CTA/CTR Team Lead

Novartis

. Lead and develop a global regulatory team delivering high-quality, compliant and timely clinical trial submissions and approvals .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomSenior💰 £67,900 - £126,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in global regulatory processes and compliance, with a strong focus on leading teams and driving operational excellence through process improvement and automation. Possesses strong communication and people management skills to foster collaboration and professional growth within a regulatory environment.

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Global Regulatory KnowledgeRegulatory Submissions ExperiencePeople Management SkillsProcess Improvement ExpertiseStrategic Planning

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Hard Skills

Regulatory ComplianceClinical Trial SubmissionsRegulatory ReviewOperational ExcellenceProcess AutomationStrategic PlanningGuidelines KnowledgeRegulatory ProcessesCoaching and DevelopmentProblem-Solving

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsInfluencing SkillsCollaborationCoachingCustomer-Focused Relationship Building

Industry Keywords

Regulatory AffairsClinical TrialsStakeholder EngagementChange ManagementCross-Functional Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and develop a global regulatory team delivering high-quality, compliant and timely clinical trial submissions and approvals
Coach and support team members, building capability and enabling professional growth
Allocate resources effectively across the assigned portfolio, balancing priorities and business needs
Drive process improvement, simplification and automation to strengthen operational excellence
Build strong, customer-focused relationships with key stakeholders and act on feedback
Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing across Regulatory Affairs and global teams
Champion change and role-model Novartis culture, values and behaviours

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a science-related discipline, with relevant regulatory experience and demonstrated capability
Substantial knowledge and experience of global regulations, guidelines and processes supporting regulatory clinical trial activities
Demonstrated experience leading regulatory professionals
Strong people management, coaching and development capabilities
Strong experience in strategic planning, regulatory review, compliance, submissions and execution
Demonstrated ability to drive process improvement, simplification, automation and operational excellence
Strong communication, influencing and problem-solving skills within complex, cross-functional and international environments
Candidates must reside in the United Kingdom
Candidates residing within 50 miles of the London office are assigned the primary London location; UK-based candidates living more than 50 miles away may work remotely
Relocation support is not available; applicants must be accessible to London if applicable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based bonus eligibility
Insurance plans
Retirement plans
Wellbeing resources
Global recognition programs
Flexible and hybrid working options, where possible
Minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave
Company vehicle or car allowance eligibility, subject to applicable policies and guidelines