Global AS&T Lead

About the role

Novartis is looking for a Global AS&T Lead based in Barcelona, Spain (hybrid, Band Level 4). The role brings together analytical expertise, strategic thinking and change leadership to shape how analytical laboratories operate across a global network, harmonizing ways of working and accelerating automation, digitalization and AI-enabled solutions. It works across Quality, Manufacturing, Development, Regulatory, Digital and Engineering, and no relocation support is offered.

Key responsibilities

• Shape the global RLT laboratory transformation roadmap, turning strategic priorities into measurable, scalable initiatives.
• Guide site Quality Control and Analytical Science and Technology teams on complex scientific, technical and compliance decisions.
• Establish cross-site governance, technical standards and portfolio priorities for analytical sciences and laboratory technologies.
• Drive harmonization of analytical methods, laboratory processes, equipment strategies and capabilities across the global network.
• Lead automation, digitalization and AI-enabled laboratory transformation.
• Represent Analytical Science and Technology in major technology transfers, laboratory expansions and global technology deployments.
• Partner across Quality, Manufacturing, Development, Regulatory, Digital and Engineering for integrated, network-wide solutions.
• Strengthen the global community through coaching, knowledge sharing and capability building.

Required profile

• Degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacy, Biochemistry or a related scientific discipline.
• Significant experience in analytical sciences, quality control, analytical development or technical operations in a regulated pharmaceutical environment.
• Fluent English and willingness to travel internationally about 25% of the time.
• Desirable: experience with radiopharmaceuticals and Radioligand Therapy.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of GMP, pharmaceutical quality systems, data integrity, validation and regulatory expectations.
• Deep expertise in chromatographic techniques, analytical troubleshooting, method lifecycle management, validation, transfer and laboratory investigations.
• Strategic thinking, decision-making, communication and influencing skills.

What we offer

• Expected annual base salary range of EUR 43,800 to 81,300, with a possible performance-based bonus.
• Insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs.
• Flexible and hybrid working options where possible, and a minimum of 14 weeks paid parental leave.