Summary

-Oversees the strategic and operational planning/ management from a clinical trial execution perspective. Oversight of budget and resource allocation within assigned trial. Enables operational excellence through process improvement and knowledge sharing across trials within program/franchise. Enables an empowered organization that can navigate in a matrix environment and adjust quickly to business needs.

About the Role

Major accountabilities:

• 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, enrolment, 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.

Minimum Requirements:

• Tertiary qualifications degree in life sciences (Science, Pharmacy, Nursing) or similar
• Experience 5-15 years clinical research experience
• Prefer experience in more than one of following areas -project management, budgeting, finance, resourcing

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