## [Senior Manager, Animal Welfare & Integrity Assurance](/req-10079993-senior-manager-animal-welfare-integrity-assurance "Senior Manager, Animal Welfare & Integrity Assurance") Job ID REQ-10079993 Jun 08, 2026 LOC_CN ### About the Role Key Responsibilities: 1\. Regulatory Expertise & External Environment - Act as the recognized expert on animal research regulations, enforcement trends, and operating environment in China. - Translate regulatory and industry developments into actionable guidance for internal stakeholders. - Advise teams on regulatory feasibility, risk, and mitigation strategies for outsourced studies. 2\. Outsourced Study Oversight & CRO Management - Lead veterinary and animal welfare audit programs for contract research organizations (CROs) and external partners in China, including audit planning, execution, findings closure, and continuous improvement. - Assess third-party capabilities (e.g., veterinary care, facilities, governance, training) against Novartis and international standards. - Provide recommendations on site approval, risk mitigation, or alternative approaches. - Oversee corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) and in-life monitoring to ensure compliance and animal welfare standards are met. 3\. Animal Welfare Advancement - Promote the implementation of the 3Rs (Replacement, Reduction, Refinement) and support adoption of New Approach Methodologies (NAMs). - Identify opportunities to improve animal welfare, scientific quality, and operational consistency. 4\. Stakeholder Engagement & Influence - Serve as the primary point of contact for animal welfare and veterinary matters related to outsourced research in China. - Partner cross-functionally with scientific, procurement, QA, and governance teams to ensure consistent oversight and escalation. - Communicate complex regulatory, scientific, and ethical topics to diverse audiences and influence decision-making across organizational boundaries. 5\. Strategic & Operational Contribution - Contribute to strategic initiatives, projects, and external collaborations involving animal research in China. - Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement in outsourced research oversight. - Represent Animal Welfare & Integrity Assurance at the Shanghai site and contribute to global AWIA initiatives and governance. Essential Requirements: - Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent required; advanced degree preferred. - Minimum 5 years of experience in preclinical research and laboratory animal medicine. - Experience working across multiple species (e.g., rodents, rabbits, pigs, dogs, non-human primates). - Experience in AAALAC-accredited environments and IACUC or equivalent ethical review processes. - Experience overseeing outsourced studies and CROs, ideally within China or similar regulatory environments. - Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills. - Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders. - Fluency in English and Mandarin (written and spoken). ### Role Requirements **Why Novartis:** Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? [https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture](https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture "https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture") **Benefits and Rewards:** Learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally. [Read our handbook (PDF 30 MB)](https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdf) Division DIV_RE Business Unit Administration & Facility Location LOC_CN Site Shanghai (Shanghai) Company / Legal Entity CN14 (FCRS = CN014) China Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research Co., Ltd. Functional Area FCT_RD Job Type Full time Employment Type Regular Shift Work No [Apply to Job](https://www.moseeker.com "Apply to Job") ![careers default image](https://prod1.jobapi.novartis.com.cn/themes/custom/cosmos/patterns/images/careers-default-image.webp "careers default image") Job ID REQ-10079993 ### Senior Manager, Animal Welfare & Integrity Assurance [Apply to Job](https://www.moseeker.com "Apply to Job")