Technology Business Partner Development – Regulatory Affairs
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Salary€65k – €121k
LocationBarcelona Gran Vía
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SeniorityDirector
Experience10+ yrs
DepartmentDDIT Development – Regulatory Affairs
Company size10,000+ people
PostedNov 4, 2026 · 4d ago
Verified live1d ago
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10+ years of experience leading global technology or digital transformation in pharmaceutical or healthcare environments
Strong expertise in strategic technology partnering and project portfolio management
In-depth knowledge of software development life cycle and Agile Scrum delivery models
Proven experience applying artificial intelligence in life sciences, including large language models and retrieval-augmented generation
Demonstrated success leading complex programs with strong risk management and prioritization skills
Excellent leadership, analytical thinking, and executive-level communication across technical and non-technical audiences
Skills
large language models
retrieval-augmented generation
Agile Scrum
Benefits
Insurance plans
Retirement plans
Wellbeing resources
Global recognition programs
Flexible working
Hybrid working
Paid parental leave
Salary Range:
€65,200.00 - €121,000.00
Job Description Summary
Internal Title: Director, DDIT Development – Regulatory Affairs
Location: Barcelona, Spain
Relocation Support: This role is based in Barcelona, Spain. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.
Imagine shaping how regulatory teams worldwide harness technology to deliver medicines faster, smarter, and with confidence. As Director, DDIT Development – Regulatory Affairs, you will be the strategic technology partner to the Regulatory Affairs organization, turning complex business priorities into a high-impact digital and technology roadmap. You will lead a global portfolio that connects strategy, architecture, and execution—empowering leaders with clear insights, enabling innovation, and ensuring technology consistently advances regulatory excellence and patient outcomes.
Job Description
Key responsibilities:
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Act as the primary technology partner to Regulatory Affairs leaders, shaping strategy and digital priorities.
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Own the Regulatory Affairs technology portfolio, including governance, processes, metrics, and decision frameworks.
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Drive prioritization across initiatives using value, feasibility, impact, and capacity considerations.
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Oversee portfolio delivery, ensuring timelines, budgets, quality, and benefits realization.
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Lead development of business cases and project plans aligned to the Regulatory Affairs technology roadmap.
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Establish transparent reporting using key performance indicators and actionable portfolio insights.
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Anticipate risks, address delivery challenges, and drive timely resolution through stakeholder alignment.
Requirements
Essential requirements:
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10+ years of experience leading global technology or digital transformation in pharmaceutical or healthcare environments.
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Strong expertise in strategic technology partnering and project portfolio management.
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In-depth knowledge of software development life cycle and Agile Scrum delivery models.
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Proven experience applying artificial intelligence in life sciences, including large language models and retrieval-augmented generation.
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Demonstrated success leading complex programs with strong risk management and prioritization skills.
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Excellent leadership, analytical thinking, and executive-level communication across technical and non-technical audiences.
Rewards
At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.
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 a minimum of 14 weeks paid parental leave.
Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role:
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Barcelona: 65,200.00 - 121,000.00 EUR Annual
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