SMM Hub Head, Americas

Band

Level 8

 

Job Description Summary

This role is based in East Hanover, NJ, USA. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role. Please only apply if this location is accessible for you.  

Company will not sponsor visas for this position.

Imagine leading the execution of clinical trials that help bring transformative medicines to patients around the world. As the SMM Hub Head Americas, you will play a critical leadership role in shaping how Novartis delivers innovative Phase I-IV clinical research across the region. Partnering closely with global and regional leaders, you will drive operational excellence, accelerate study execution, foster innovation in trial delivery, and empower high-performing teams to achieve ambitious outcomes. This is a unique opportunity to influence the future of clinical development, build strategic partnerships, and make a meaningful impact on patients while leading one of the most important clinical operations organizations within Novartis.

 

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

·   Lead Site Management & Monitoring strategy across the Americas to achieve global and regional clinical development objectives.

·   Drive innovative clinical trial planning and execution, including patient-focused approaches that improve study performance.

·   Oversee trial feasibility, allocation, startup, enrollment, and delivery across Phase I-IV clinical studies.

·   Ensure studies meet recruitment, timeline, budget, quality, and compliance commitments across the Hub.

·   Champion operational excellence through performance monitoring, issue escalation, and continuous process improvement.

·   Lead, develop, and inspire high-performing Site Management & Monitoring leaders and teams across multiple countries.

·   Manage Hub budgets, resources, and productivity initiatives while fostering strong partnerships with global stakeholders.

Essential Requirements

·   Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences required; advanced scientific or business degree preferred.

·   Fluency in written and spoken English with exceptional executive-level communication skills.

·   Minimum 12 years of clinical research experience across trial planning, execution, or monitoring.

·   Minimum 7 years of people leadership experience managing high-performing and geographically diverse teams.

·   Expert knowledge of clinical drug development and end-to-end clinical trial execution.

·   Deep understanding of international regulations, Good Clinical Practice, and global health authority requirements.

·   Demonstrated strategic leadership, matrix management, and organizational change management capabilities.

·   Proven ability to build partnerships, influence stakeholders, and resolve complex business challenges.

Desirable Requirements

·   Experience leading large-scale regional or global clinical operations organizations within a complex matrix environment.

·   Proven success driving innovation, patient-focused clinical trial strategies, and organizational transformation initiatives.

The salary for this position is expected to range between $303,100 and $562,900 per year. The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.

Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards. US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.

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EEO Statement:

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.

 

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [email protected] call +1 (877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

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Salary Range

$303,100.00 - $562,900.00

 

Skills Desired

Budget Management, Financial Analysis, Leadership, People Management