Associate Director EEE Governance

Job Description Summary

#LI-Hybrid

Primary Location : Hyderabad, India

Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role : please only apply if this location is accessible for you

Step into a pivotal role where your expertise will shape the future of scientific engagement at Novartis. As Associate Director EEE Governance, you’ll be at the forefront of implementing enterprise-wide standards and driving compliance across global medical affairs. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure ethical, impactful interactions with healthcare professionals and organizations, while influencing strategic decisions and enabling operational excellence. This is your opportunity to lead with integrity, innovate within a dynamic matrix environment, and make a meaningful difference in global health.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Support the Director, EEE Governance in designated therapeutic areas and deputize when needed

Implement Novartis standards and processes, ensuring alignment with evolving laws and strategies

Provide subject matter expertise on scientific engagement across global and regional teams

Review and guide scientific engagements in collaboration with Legal and ERC teams

Act as SME for Medical Affairs engagements like preceptorships and advisory boards

Serve as governance lead for international medical congresses, coordinating risk alignment

Deliver training on standards to internal teams and external partners, including new hires

Drive innovative scientific engagement solutions aligned with portfolio strategy

Oversee global congress sponsorships for regulatory and BeSure compatibility

Monitor HCP & HCO engagements to ensure quality, compliance, and risk mitigation

Essential Requirements

University degree in Business Administration, Law, International Marketing, Communication, or Science

Minimum 8 years of experience in pharmaceutical HCP & HCO engagement and scientific education

Strong background in pharmaceutical compliance and governance environments

Excellent organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills

Proven ability to manage external vendors and build effective partnerships

Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation capabilities

Experience in cross-functional collaboration and global team environments

High ethical standards with strong change management and stakeholder engagement skills

Desirable Requirements

Experience working in a global pharmaceutical organization with complex matrix structures

Familiarity with international medical congress operations and compliance frameworks

Skills Desired

Clinical Data Management, Cross-Functional Team, Data Architecture, Data Governance, Data Management, Data Quality, Data Science, Data Strategy, Drug Development, Master Data, People Management, Waterfall Model