Director Scientific Office, Cell and Gene Therapies

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Leads Scientific Office of Cell and Gene Therapies (CGT) in TRD Biologics & CGT including accountable for CGT scientific governance meeting.
• Accountable for the CGT scientific strategy and driving the CGT long-term strategic plan and its implementation together with the CGT LT.
• Leads & acts as operational manager for up to 10 senior associates in matrix leadership roles
• Ensures broad overview on the industry, academic and regulatory landscape for CGT Development, actively scouts current and future trends incl. upcoming technologies and integrate them into CGT strategy.
• Inspires and energizes the CGT organization to explore, develop and implement cutting edge development, production and automation technologies.
• Drives the broader CGT organization for scientific rigor and knowledge curation incl. an effective scientific project consultancy.
• Builds & maintains stakeholder network within Novartis including BxCGT Scientific Officer and line functions across TRD and beyond i.e. Biomedical Research, Technical Operations, Development.
• Sets-up and drives external engagement strategy for CGT in alignment with broader TRD strategy and organization.

Essential Requirements:

• PhD degree in technical or scientific area or proven track record of scientific expertise
• Minimum 8 years experience in related fields with at least 5 years in the pharmaceutical industry
• Strong knowledge of development and manufacturing technologies
• Proven track record in leading and engaging people in matrixed, cross-disciplinary, and multi-cultural environments.
• Coaching skills
• Strong communication skills incl. building and maintaining a network

Desirable requirements:

• Experience in senior scientific roles
• Several years in pharmaceutical development or production

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary: The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between: $168,000 and $312,000/year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/25 through 12/31/25, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

EEO Statement:

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers who are focused on building and advancing a culture of inclusion that values and celebrates individual differences, uniqueness, backgrounds and perspectives. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the world around us and connects us to the patients, customers and communities we serve.

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