Location: Basel, Switzerland. This role is based in Basel; no relocation support is offered. A maximum of 5% travel is required.Key ResponsibilitiesOperationally and scientifically lead complex clinical studiesDrive and deliver aspects of global clinical trial execution from study design, set‑up and recruitment to final reportingLead the matrix‑management of robust global clinical trial teams, collaborating across the organization and with external service providers and investigator sitesDrive the development of clinical study protocols, clinical operations execution plans and other required documentsEnsure quality conduct and document standards are applied across the clinical trial lifecycleLead clinical data review (for Senior Clinical Sciences Trial Leaders)Support clinical data review (for Clinical Sciences Trial Leaders)Contribute to project/program level plans (for Senior Clinical Sciences Trial Leaders)May mentor junior team membersSupport optimization of standard methodologies in clinical trial operations and promote an open learning and sharing environmentUnleash the value of data and digital within clinical studiesBring new technologies and therapies closer to patientsEssential RequirementsA minimum of a BSc in life sciencesA MSc, PharmD or PhD is desiredClinical Sciences Trial Leader: 2‑4 years’ experience in clinical trial management/operations, with broad knowledge of drug development, preferably within the pharma industrySenior Clinical Sciences Trial Leader: 4+ years’ experience in clinical trial management/operations, with broad knowledge of drug development, preferably within the pharma industryLeadership potential and well‑developed interpersonal skills (for Trial Leader level)Demonstrated leadership experience and well‑developed interpersonal skills (for Senior level)Track record of collaborating with and influencing a wide range of people and building strong partnershipsStrong project management experience; excellent planning, prioritization and organizational skills; able to manage multiple priorities concurrentlyHigh change agility, thriving in an open and dynamic environmentAbility to learn proactively, tackle issues and take accountabilityClear written and verbal expression of ideas; an active communicatorDesirable RequirementsExperience in study design and protocol development/writingExperience with clinical monitoring, audits, data auditing, data management and clinical trial management systemsKnowledge of health sciences, life sciences, project planning, vendor management and waterfall model approachesAccessibility 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 to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please email inclusion.switzerland@novartis.com and provide the job requisition number.
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