Sso Study Start-up Manager - Barcelona, España - Novartis

Novartis

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Barcelona, España

hace 2 semanas

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Isabel García

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Descripción

100,000+ That's how many patients participate in our clinical trials at any given time.

GCO is Novartis' powerhouse of Global Clinical Operations, redesigned to enable faster trial recruitment and enhanced trial delivery resulting in more timely access for patients to potential novel treatments.

Every day, we are the link between science and medicine - imagine the impact you could have as SSO Study Start-Up Manager #
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The SSO Study Start-Up Manager is accountable for study planning, SSU activities and activation deliverables of assigned projects in compliance with Novartis processes, GCP/ICH and regulatory requirements in a standalone country, OPC (operating country) or satellite country.

Leads all SSU activities of assigned projects in close collaboration with SSO Feasibility Manager and SSO Site Partnership Manager as well as the global study team.

In satellite countries acts as primary back-up and deputy of the country manager.

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Supports and collaborates with SSO Study Start-Up Team Lead, SSO Country Head Portfolio / SSO Cluster Head Portfolio in country SSU strategy and global study team to ensure SSU timelines and deliverables are met according to country commitment
Ensures close collaboration with local IRBs/IECs and Health Authorities, as applicable and also ensures that study startup activities are conducted and completed on time, including preparation of IRB/IEC submission packages, review of Informed Consent Forms
Coordinates timely response to deficiency letters in close collaboration with local and global stakeholders as well as reportable events and notifications to IRB/IEC and Health Authorities as applicable
Accountable for timelines, accuracy, and quality of country TMF documents in study startup to ensure TMF inspection readiness and ensures adherence to financial standards, prevailing legislation, ICH/GCP, IRB/IEC, Health Authority and SOP requirements
Implements innovative and efficient processes which are in line with Novartis strategy and supports study feasibility in close collaboration with Feasibility Manager and Site Partnership Manager as well as the global study team.
Leads site selection in collaboration with Portfolio Team Lead and Clinical Project Manager if already assigned and in satellite countries oversees local vendor selection and performance as needed. Serves as main contact for quality/compliance issues in SSU phase, escalating as necessary
Ensures sites are prepared for "Green Light" and ensures all documentation is in place for initial and subsequent drug release. Responsible for review and sign off of the site "Green Light" and oversees local SSU team activities in assigned studies to achieve startup timelines and quality execution, (proposing and implementing corrective actions where appropriate), according to Novartis standards and local and international regulations
Leads/chairs local SSU team meetings in assigned studies, participates in global study team meetings, as required and leads the development of country site initiation and patient enrolment plans together with SSU CRA, CPM and SSU Lead

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._

Minimum requirements

What you'll bring to the role:

Required Experience & Qualifications:

A degree in scientific or health discipline required and advanced degree with clinical trial experience and/or project management, is preferable
Fluent in both written and spoken English, local language as needed
Minimum 5 years' experience in clinical operations in a role that oversees (project management) and/or with monitoring clinical trials
Capable of leading in a matrix environment, without direct reports
Understanding of all aspects of clinical drug development with particular emphasis on trial setup, execution, and monitoring
Strong project management capabilities with demonstrated ability to problem solve and mediate complex issues
Thorough understanding of the international aspects of drug development process, including strong knowledge of international standards (GCP/ICH), health authorities (FDA/EMA), local/National Health Authorities regulations and Novartis standards
Strong interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills and communicates effectively in a local/global matrixed environment

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Why Novartis?

766 million lives were touched by Novartis medicines in 2021, and while we're proud of this, we know there is so much more we could do to help improve and extend people's lives.

We believe new insights, perspectives and ground-breaking solutions can be found at the intersection of medical science and digital innovation.

That a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment inspires new ways of working.
We believe our potential can thrive and grow