Head of US Risk Management & Product Safety (REMS)

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Major accountabilities:

1. REMS Strategy & Leadership

• Lead the US REMS Safety Strategy, ensuring alignment with FDA requirements, global risk management plans, and evolving patient safety priorities.

• Drive development, approval, and launch of innovative, commerciallyfeasibleREMS programs including restricted distribution, prescriber/pharmacy certification, and patient enrollment systems.

• Provide US input into Risk Management Plans (RMPs) and REMS assessments; ensuring the implementation of recommendations and continuous optimization of risk minimization measures.

2. REMS Operational Oversight

• Manage REMS vendor performance (including call centers, specialty pharmacies, prescriber certification platforms) to ensure compliance, high quality training, and robust data integrity.

• Oversee execution of REMS commitments and risk mitigation activities.

3. US Local Product Safety Management

• Oversee US safety related labeling (USPI, Medication Guides, REMS safety language) and overseetimely,accuratesubmission of US aggregate reports (e.g., PADERs, PBRERs).

• Serve as the primary contact for US product safety inquiries, escalations, and Health Authority requests.

4. Regulatory Compliance & Quality Oversight

• Maintainreadiness for inspections and audits; manage findings, corrective actions, and CAPAs to closure.

• Keep current with evolving regulatory requirements and provide insights to support REMS and safety risk management strategy.

• Participatein FDA interactions, REMS negotiations, advisory boards, and industry forums.

Essential Requirements:

• Fluent English (both spoken and written).

• A Bachelor's degree required. An advanced degree is preferred (PharmD, M.D, PHD).

• 10+ years' experience in risk management operations, including risk management planning and leadership experience in the pharmaceutical industry required.

• 4+ years of REMS management and/or risk management experience in a matrix role that encompasses leading cross-functional teams across all areas of an organization

• Strong knowledge of FDA REMS requirements, US PV regulations, risk minimization strategies, and audit/inspection management.

• Proven leadership in cross-functional settings; excellent communication, influencing, collaboration, and decision-making skills.

• Strong executive presence with excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication abilities, organizational acumen, and the capability to manage multiple highpriority projects simultaneously.

• Proven expertise leading large-scale, strategic initiatives related to drug development, risk management and regulatory requirement.

• Deep understanding of risk management principles and best practices for REMS development implementers, and experience implementing risk management practices and/or managing risk in complex and/or conflict related environments.

Desirable Skills:

• Familiarity with safety databases, REMS platforms, and data analytics tools.

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary

The salary for this position is expected to range between $204,400 and $379,600 per year.

The final salary offered isdeterminedbased on factors like relevant skills andexperience andmay be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors. Compensation includesa performance-based cashincentiveand eligibility for annual equity awards.

US-based eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including health, life, disability benefits, 401(k) with companymatch, and generous time off.

Join Novartis and play a defining role in advancing patient safety and regulatory excellence in the United States.Apply now to be part of a purpose-driven organization reimaginingmedicinefor patients worldwide.

EEO Statement:

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