Novartis
Risk Surveillance Lead
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Salary Range: £67,900.00 - £126,100.00
Job Description Summary #LI-Hybrid
The Risk-Based Quality Management (RBQM) Risk surveillance Lead is responsible for driving the adoption of RBQM practice at trial level and oversee the implementation, and continuous improvement. Risk Surveillance Lead works within a matrix environment and has overall accountability for the surveillance of the quality risks across the assigned trials and program, enabling a comprehensive clinical quality (GCP) risk governance. The role demonstrates leadership in influencing and improving clinical trial quality through the expert understanding of clinical trial protocols, processes, regulatory requirements, and quality management principles.
This role is based in our offices in Westworks, London, UK, with an expectation of 12 days a month onsite.
Please note that Novartis cannot sponsor visas for this location. Relocation is not available for this location.
Job Description
Major Accountabilities:
- Facilitate trial protocol risk assessment across multiple cross-functional domains (clinical, operational, data management, vendors, regulatory etc.) associated to critical-to-quality (CtQ) data and processes, including definition of quality tolerance limits (QTLs), evaluation of risks based on likelihood, detectability, impact, and ensures mitigation strategy / plans are defined.
- Responsible for drafting, maintaining, and archiving the study specific documentation of risk management activities e.g., Integrated Quality Risk Management Plan (IQRMP).
- Partners with the RBQM system configuration team to ensure risk indicators, quality tolerance limits and other analytics/visualizations are programmed and functioning per operational requirements in the RBQM system.
- Conduct of periodic central surveillance of the aggregate data at the study and potentially program level, leveraging available analytics/visualizations in the RBQM system, to identify emerging risks and/or issues.
- Facilitate risk review meetings and discussions with study and potentially program team members to effectively communicate and discuss the findings, support, and encourage robust root cause identification and mitigation strategies.
- Supports and participates in internal and external audits and inspection.
- Collaborate with training departments to support training initiatives and aid in the adoption of the RBQM approach.
- Identifies and shares lessons learned, best practices, successes, case studies, failures, and process improvement opportunities to promote continuous improvement and consistency with RBQM processes.
- Acts as a change agent, champion, subject matter expert and point of contact of RBQM methodology, leading study teams to understand and follow the best practices to achieve maximum benefit.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a health-related, life science area, or equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or CRO industry.
- Preferred minimum of 1 year of experience in Risk Based Quality Management.
- Robust understanding of the drug development process and clinical trial execution.
- Knowledge of industry regulatory standards including 21 CFR Part 11, ICH E6, ICH E8 (GCP).
- Experience in risk management, sponsor audits and health authority inspections, root cause analyses and mitigation strategies as well as Corrective Actions Preventive Actions.
- Knowledge of RBQM IT systems or other data analytic systems.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze data, identify patterns and make recommendations for improvement.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively lead cross functional team meetings.
- Experience forming cross-functional collaborations; strong interpersonal skills.
- Supports a culture of continual improvement and innovation; promotes knowledge sharing.
- Ability to influence without authority.
- Thinks creatively; challenges the status quo.
Languages:
- English: fluent written and spoken.
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: £ 67,900.00 - 126,100.00 GBP Annual
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.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
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.
Read our brochure to learn more about our global total rewards offering: https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdf
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 & Inclusion / EEO
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams’ representative of the patients and communities we serve.
You’ll receive:
You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook. https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.
Skills Desired
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location