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Ready to play a critical role in delivering life-changing medicines to patients worldwide? As a Submission Readiness Document Manager, you will ensure that clinical documents are technically compliant, and submission-ready—enabling timely and accurate regulatory submissions. You’ll collaborate across global teams, drive process improvements to enhance clinical document management systems, processes and standards at Novartis. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape how clinical documents support regulatory success while strengthening operational excellence across a fast-paced, global environment.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Manage submission-readiness of clinical documents, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and quality standards
Oversee technical editorial and formatting of clinical documents for regulatory submissions
Ensure clinical documentation meets Health Authority guidelines, Good Clinical Practice, and Novartis procedures
Support implementation of submission readiness strategies and standardized document templates
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality documents within timelines
Monitor vendor performance, track service metrics, and drive continuous improvement initiatives
Act as escalation point for submission readiness issues and resolve operational challenges
Identify risks, trends, and gaps in submission processes and implement appropriate mitigations
Serve as Subject Matter Expert for submission readiness processes, tools, and training materials
Support audits and inspections, including root cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions
Essential Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, healthcare, pharmacy, or information management
Proven experience in clinical development, clinical operations, or a similar environment (3–5 years)
Strong expertise in clinical document management processes and regulatory requirements
Advanced knowledge of documentation best practices, including data integrity and good documentation principles
Experience working with document management systems and strong understanding of system structures and functionality
Ability to manage projects in a global, cross-functional environment
Strong organizational, tracking, and communication skills
High level of independence with the ability to manage complex priorities effectively
Benefits & Rewards
At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.
Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role:46,300 to 86,100 EURO
The base salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.
In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters.
The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave.
Pay equity is a fundamental principle of our employment policy and reflects our commitment to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that treats all employees with dignity and respect, as outlined in our Code of Ethics.
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Note: Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements, including provisions of collective bargaining agreements where applicable. A full overview of your compensation package, including any relevant collective bargaining agreement details applicable to your role based on your employment location and Novartis employer entity, will be communicated separately to you during the application process.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO paragraph
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverseteams’ representative of the patients and communities we serve.
Skills Desired
Budget Management, Clinical Trials, Process Improvements, Project Planning, Vendor Management, Waterfall Model
