Key responsibilities:

• Manage all operational aspects of assigned clinical trials / projects
• Accountable for quality & completeness of qualification & governance documentation
• Provide mentorship/coaching -Identify training needs & prepare/develop adequate training materials
• Ensures trial site selection, activation, enrollment, resource allocation, timelines & budget commitments are delivered per established trial objectives
• Reporting of technical complaints / adverse events / special case scenarios related to Novartis products within 24 hours of receipt

Key performance indicators:

• Timely, efficient and quality execution of trials and trial related activities within assigned clinical program(s) within budget, and in compliance with quality standards.
• Appropriate funding and resourcing for assigned clinical program(s).
• Adherence to Novartis policy and guidelines and external regulations.

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent degree is required, with advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years working experience and excellent knowledge of the clinical operation processes and vendor management
• Demonstrate strong people management skills in a matrix environment
• Excellent knowledge of GxP and ICH regulations
• Very good knowledge of clinical trial design and mapping to supplier requirements
• Thorough and technical understanding of Novartis specifications for supplier provided services
• Vendor management; outsourcing, contracting, sourcing, of clinical services
• Results-driven: demonstrated ability of completing projects on time
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams and a matrixed environment
• Strong influencing and negotiation skill
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Very good problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated willingness to make decisions and to take responsibility for such
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Proven networking skills and ability to share knowledge and experience amongst colleagues.

Why Novartis? Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us! Learn more here: http://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

You’ll receive: You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook. http://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams’ representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Accessibility and accommodation: Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to diversity.inclusion_ch@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

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