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  

Commitment To Diversity And Inclusion

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.