Site Partnership Manager, Study and Site Operations. - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Job Description Summary

The Study & Site Operations; Site Partnership Manager optimizes the cooperation with selected trial sites, considered key accounts for Novartis with huge potential to significantly contribute to the portfolio execution, aiming to improve performance in clinical studies regarding patient numbers, timelines, data flow and quality and thus establishes Novartis as partner of choice in clinical trials.

Job Description

This is a field based role. Novartis are unable to offer relocation for this role. Please only apply if the location is suitable for you.

Key responsibilities but not limited to:

• Responsible for key account network within the country/extended country group (OPCs & satellite countries)
• Defines tailored engagement model with assigned sites according to local and structural needs of these sites
• Prepares and implements Site Partnership Strategy Plans in cooperation with assigned accounts
• Defines measures of success for each site in scope (e.g., % increase in portfolio volume, patient density, start-up, and contracting timelines)
• Single point of contact for all relevant stakeholders (e.g., departments heads, investigators, pharmacists, clinic administration) across all therapeutic areas at assigned sites regarding all study overarching topics
• Communicates Novartis standards & expectations for future collaboration Supports feasibility process in close cooperation with Feasibility Manager Supports and optimizes 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 in developing 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

Essential Requirements:

• Degree in scientific or health discipline required and an advanced degree with clinical trial experience and/or project management (preferred)
• Experience in clinical research in a role that oversees (project management) and/or with monitoring clinical trials

Desirable requirements:

• Strong experience in clinical research in the UK
• Capable of leading in a matrix environment, without direct reports
• Demonstrated ability / mindset to think strategically, identifying and assessing complex situations in the healthcare sector and devising plans that align with the organization's long-term vision and goals.
• Understanding of all aspects of clinical drug development with particular emphasis on study execution.
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Excellent influencing and presentation skills
• Demonstrated negotiation and conflict resolution skills both internal and external (site relationships)

Skills Desired

Budget Management, Clinical Trials, Negotiation Skills, Process Improvement, Project Planning, Vendor Management, Waterfall Model