Director, Study Quality and Compliance - Nonclinical Safety/Toxicology

Location: Cambridge MA Internal: Director LI#-Hybrid This role oversees the Study Quality and Compliance team within the Toxicology line function of Preclinical Safety (PCS). This team is responsible for handling samples and data associated with both internally and externally conducted toxicology studies; maintaining departmental SOPs, and overseeing training records for departmental personnel; and interfacing with the archives function to ensure proper storage of toxicology‑related materials and records. A major part of this role will be to identify and implement a software system that enables effective tracking and analytics of study‑related information that this group is responsible for overseeing. Key Responsibilities Lead and provide strategic oversight to the PCS Study Quality and Compliance team including responsibility for establishing long‑term strategy and yearly goals which support it. Modernize the group functionality by leading the implementation of tracking, management, and data analytics software (eg, Smartsheet) across the toxicology line function to enhance quality and compliance oversight of toxicology studies. Oversee toxicology study data management from external and internal studies; ensuring data suitability and availability for our internal toxicology study data warehouse. Oversee and ensure that SEND (Standard for Exchange of Nonclinical Data) datasets are of high quality and ready in a timely manner for regulatory submissions, including datasets from external CRO and de novo generation for internal non‑GLP studies. Oversee and manage SOPs and training records for PCS personnel to ensure compliance with GLP expectations, and serve as the management interface with the Archive Records Management team. Oversee support for biomarker and pathology with respect to shipment of study samples and data transfer of digital slides. Support diligence acquisition and licensing deals through oversight and management of study‑related data (including SEND) that need to be transferred. Essential Requirements Advanced degree in biological‑related sciences with at least 10 years of relevant pharmaceutical experience, or a BS degree in biological‑related science with 15 years of experience. Prior experience working with GLP guidelines and pharmaceutical toxicology studies, and associated quality, compliance, and animal welfare attributes. Prior people management or leadership experience. Good communication skills and excellent logistical/planning skills. Fluent in English (spoken and written). Desirable Requirements Previous experience with software tools for data and/or program management is highly desired. Previous experience with SEND, or at a minimum good general familiarity with its requirements. Compensation and Benefits The salary for this position is expected to range between $185,500 and $344,500 per year. The final salary offered is determined based on factors such as relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors. Compensation will include a performance‑based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards. US‑based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life, and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. Employees are also eligible for a generous time‑off package, including vacation, personal days, holidays, and other leaves. #J-18808-Ljbffr Novartis Pharma Schweiz