**Summary**:Step into a high-impact role where your expertise will shape global standards for Managed Access Programs (MAPs) and Post-Study Drug Supplies (PSDS). As Associate Director, you’ll drive enterprise-wide governance, ensuring quality, compliance, and patient-centricity across Novartis. Collaborating with senior leaders and cross-functional teams, you’ll influence strategic decisions, mitigate risks, and champion continuous improvement. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference in how medicines reach patients, while fostering a culture of integrity, innovation, and excellence.Location: Barcelona, Spain #LI-Hybrid**About the Role**:**Responsibilities**:- Define global standards and develop policies, procedures, systems, and tools for MAPs and PSDS in line with regulations- Ensure consistent implementation of governance standards across country organisations and integral functions- Lead enterprise-wide oversight for assigned processes, products, and services to ensure compliance and quality- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and cross-functional projects to simplify and enhance governance practices- Deliver training and learning opportunities to promote adherence and foster a collaborative, quality-focused culture- Identify and mitigate quality and compliance risks in collaboration with Legal, Ethics, Risk & Compliance, and Patient Safety- Promote change management and patient-centricity by aligning global and local governance efforts- Establish internal controls and support audits, country exchanges, and self-assessments to monitor compliance- Communicate effectively with senior leaders and present governance updates to global and local management boards- Support corrective actions and global audit readiness to ensure inspection success and regulatory alignment**Essential for the role**:- Master’s degree in a scientific discipline- 8+ years of experience in clinical, public health, or pharmaceutical industry roles- Strong governance knowledge across medical affairs, drug development, patient safety, and compliance- Proven leadership in global matrix teams and cross-functional project delivery- Skilled in influencing senior stakeholders and facilitating strategic decisions- High learning agility and commitment to continuous improvement- Excellent communication across diverse audiences and organisational levels- Strong relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders**Desirable for the role**:- Experience supporting global audits and inspections within a pharmaceutical or healthcare setting- Familiarity with change management strategies to embed quality and compliance culture**Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion**:Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.DivisionDevelopmentBusiness UnitInnovative MedicinesLocationSpainSiteBarcelona Gran VíaCompany / Legal EntityES06 (FCRS = ES006) Novartis Farmacéutica, S.A.Functional AreaResearch & DevelopmentJob TypeFull timeEmployment TypeRegularShift WorkNoNovartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.