Accountable for all country clinical operations activities related to the allocation, initiation, conduct (recruitment, quality data collection) and timely completion of Phase I-IV Oncology and Pharma clinical trials
Operationally responsible for building a high performing team culture and ensuring standardization across Development Units
Responsible for hiring, development, retention and succession planning of talent including US Field Monitoring Head, Study Start Up Head and Portfolio Head(s)
Develops performance management processes to proactively manage key performance and quality indicators to ensure achievement of Country/Hub performance targets
Actively monitors the KQI’s and the development, maintenance and execution of the yearly process control plan in the Country to ensure adherence to clinical data standards
Manages, develops and recognizes Country performance of Country SSO associates in line with the Country objectives
Promotes a compliance culture advocating the adherence to highest standards and ethical integrity

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in life sciences required
Minimum 10 years’ experience in clinical research - planning/executing and/or monitoring clinical trials with minimum 4 years in a people management role
Expert understanding of all aspects of clinical drug development with particular emphasis on trial execution and monitoring
Thorough understanding of the international aspects of drug development process, including expert knowledge of international standards (GCP/ICH), health authorities (FDA/EMA), local/National Health Authorities regulations and Novartis standards
Superior leadership, strategic thinking and matrix management skills
Established track record of leading successful teams
Excellent site management capabilities with demonstrated negotiating and problem-solving skills including financial management
Excellent organizational, interpersonal skills with extensive networking expected
Excellent communicator and presenter (oral and written), ability to communicate to Sr. Leaders

Benefits

Health, life and disability benefits
401(k) with company contribution and match
Generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves
Performance-based cash incentive
Eligibility for annual equity awards

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

clinical researchclinical trialstrial executionmonitoringperformance managementdata collectionfinancial managementstrategic thinkingnegotiatingproblem-solving

Soft Skills

leadershipteam buildingorganizational skillsinterpersonal skillscommunicationpresentation skillsmatrix managementnetworkingtalent developmentsuccession planning

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in life sciencesGCPICH