Job Description Summary
Novartis seeks a dynamic and experienced SSO Portfolio Team Lead (PTL) to join our dedicated team. This position reports directly to the SSO Portfolio Country Head and is responsible for the Clinical Project Managers (CPMs) and their study specific activities, including the hiring, training, development, and assignment to ensure adequate and timely portfolio execution. The SSO PTL assures that CPMs coordinate their activities across all CRAs working on the same trials/projects in collaboration with the CRA Managers/FSP line managers.
The PTL is responsible for overall portfolio execution related performance (KPIs), ensuring the study milestone deliverables, in accordance with GCP, ICH, SOP’s, and local regulations.
Job Description
Key responsibilities:
* Collaborate with the SSO Leadership team to implement innovative practices and patient engagement tactics for advancing clinical trial planning, execution and quality.
* Identify and lead innovative solutions to advance Project Management in GDD portfolio in collaboration with Study & Site Operations country leadership.
* Support the Country Portfolio Head in implementing the global strategy within the country structure.
* Collaborate with SSO Feasibility Manager, SSO Site Partnership Manager and others to develop opportunities that give GDD trials a competitive advantage.
* Ensure country study site selection, activation, enrolment, data flow and timeline commitments are delivered as planned.
* Ensure adherence to clinical data standards, legislation, Good Clinical Practice, Ethical Committee, and Standard Operating Procedure requirements.
* Manage the hiring, training, development and retention of a team of Clinical Project Managers.
* Manage country study budgets and ensure study milestones are reached in a timely manner.
Essential requirements:
* Scientific/healthcare degree and experience in clinical operations or project management.
* At least 8 years’ experience in clinical research and/or project management and proven team management and leadership capabilities.
* Understanding of all aspects of clinical drug development with a focus on monitoring and trial execution.
* Thorough understanding of international aspects of drug development processes, including knowledge of international standards and health authorities regulations.
* Demonstrated negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
* Excellent project management capabilities and demonstrated capability to problem solve and mediate complex issues.
* Ability to communicate effectively in a local/global matrixed environment.
* Fluency in both written and spoken English.
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