Senior Manager (Autoimmune and Central Nervous Systems)

Role & responsibilities

The Senior Manager leads large-scale research teams and high-priority initiatives across Norstellas domain-specific intelligence capabilities. This role drives strategic enhancements to content quality, database systems, and automation while developing the next generation of people leaders. It is a critical position for ensuring excellence in both operational delivery and people development across a growing global function.

Responsibilities

• Lead therapeutic research programs and strategic analyses that shape Norstellas competitive positioning, regulatory foresight, and future product direction
• Drive system-wide enhancements through automation, publishing innovation, SOP modernization, and scalable sourcing strategies aligned to business goals
• Establish quality standards, lead cross-functional data validation initiatives, and embed industry best practices across publishing and QA workflows
• Manage performance tracking, KPI reporting, and risk escalation for multi-team portfolios, offering insights and data-driven recommendations to leadership
• Champion team development through coaching, capability-building programs, and succession planning while ensuring alignment with Norstella’s strategic roadmap
• Represent the function in cross-functional and client engagements, offering expert insights, resolving escalations, and aligning research delivery with external needs
• Operate with a strategic mindset—identifying process inefficiencies, anticipating challenges, and implementing change management initiatives to ensure excellence and growth.
  

Preferred candidate profile

Requirements

• Graduate/Post-Graduate/Doctorate degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medical Sciences, or equivalent discipline/experience

• Minimum 8 years of experience in life sciences/pharmaceutical research (expertise in Central Nervous System and/or Autoimmune Diseases), with at least 3 years in people leadership or team management roles

• Expertise in drug development, regulatory landscapes, and pharma analytics
• Demonstrated success in leading automation or publishing systems, with experience in AI-enabled applications
• Strong command over QA governance, SOP implementation, and performance reporting