Job Description Summary

#LI-Hybrid

Location: Tel Aviv, Israel

This role is based in Tel Aviv, Israel. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role. Please only apply if this location is accessible for you.

Imagine leading the regulatory strategy for one of the world's most innovative healthcare companies while helping bring transformative medicines to patients across Israel. As Regulatory Affairs Head, Israel, you will shape the country's regulatory vision, influence healthcare policy, build trusted relationships with Health Authorities, and lead a high-performing team driving patient access, portfolio growth, compliance excellence, and business success. This is a unique opportunity to operate at the intersection of science, strategy, leadership, and innovation, making a meaningful impact on patients, the healthcare system, and the future of Novartis in Israel.

Job Description Key Responsibilities

• Lead country-wide regulatory strategy across development, registration and lifecycle management to maximise portfolio value.
• Drive timely regulatory approvals and patient access while ensuring continuity of supply.
• Provide strategic regulatory guidance to business leaders, anticipating risks, opportunities and changing requirements.
• Build, develop and inspire a high-performing Regulatory Affairs team and future talent pipeline.
• Establish and maintain influential relationships with Health Authorities and key external stakeholders.
• Champion compliance excellence, inspection readiness and data integrity across regulatory activities.
• Contribute regulatory leadership to country, regional and global initiatives, shaping future healthcare access.

Essential Requirements

• Degree in Pharmacy with a valid permanent Israeli pharmacist license.
• Extensive Regulatory Affairs experience within the pharmaceutical industry and multinational environments.
• Strong expertise in regulatory strategy, drug development and lifecycle management.
• Proven leadership experience developing high-performing teams and direct reports.
• Experience engaging with Health Authorities and influencing complex regulatory discussions.
• Fluent Hebrew and English communication skills, both written and spoken.

About Novartis Israel

Novartis is a leading pharmaceutical company renowned for its innovation. In Israel, we pioneered the introduction of advanced cell and gene therapies. Our commitment to research and development spans a wide range of therapeutic areas, including oncology, chronic conditions, and rare diseases. We take pride in being a proactive partner, contributing to the advancement of healthcare solutions. As a global pharmaceutical leader headquartered in Switzerland, Novartis is among the largest pharmaceutical companies in Israel. Our mission is to lead in delivering innovative medicines to patients across the country. We are dedicated to fostering a dynamic work environment that promotes personal development and professional growth.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO paragraph

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Skills Desired

• Clinical Trials
• Detail-Oriented
• Drug Development
• Regulatory Compliance
• Risk Management