Site Partnership Manager
Summary
About the Role
Major accountabilities:
- Responsible for key account network within the country/extended country group (OPCs & satellite countries)
- Prepares and implements Site Partnership Strategy Plans in cooperation with assigned accounts
- Support feasibility process in close cooperation with the SSO Feasibility Manager
- Support and optimize early site engagement, speed of site initiation readiness as well as achievement of committed patient numbers in the assigned sites
- Responsibility to analyze all information regarding the assigned sites, to oversee all study activities and to survey sites´ strengths, areas of improvement and capacities
- Support sites to develop their network with other departments to improve study start-up, patient management and recruitment
- Support negotiation of study fees, contracts, contract templates and master templates as applicable
- Optimize Novartis processes to simplify and speed up study start-up with focus on site set-up
- Communicates knowledge regarding sites and the overarching topics to the organization and informs and advise relevant functions actively (e. g. site selections)
Essential Requirements :
- Degree in scientific or health discipline required and an advanced degree with clinical trial experience and/or project management (preferred)
- Fluent in English and Dutch (written and
spoken) - Minimum 5 years’ experience in clinical research 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 monitoring and study execution
- Strong project management capabilities with demonstrated ability to problem solve and mediate complex issues
- Thorough understanding of the international aspects of drug development processes, including strong knowledge of international standards (GCP/ICH), health authorities (FDA/EMA), local/National Health Authorities regulations and Novartis standards
- Demonstrated negotiation and conflict resolution skills both internal and external (site relationships)
- Strong influencing and presentation skills
- Strong communication skills
- Communicates effectively in a local/global matrix environment
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