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Role Description
- The SSO Country Head is accountable for all country clinical operations activities related to the allocation, initiation, conduct (recruitment, quality data collection) and timely completion of Phase I-IV Oncology and Pharma clinical trials. The SSO Country Head is responsible for implementing the Study & Site Operations archetype and Hub/Country strategy, while delivering to Country budget and productivity targets in line with Study & Site Operations and local business objectives.
- Operationally responsible for building a high performing team culture and ensuring standardization across Development Units.
- Responsible for talent development, performance management and established monitoring procedures in accordance to GCP, ICH and local regulations.
- Responsible for Study & Site Operations structure integration within Country CSO and Medical.
- Can undertake additional responsibilities as GDD Country Coordinator (if applicable).
- Qualifications
- Bachelorโs Degree in life sciences required
- Minimum 10 yearsโ experience in clinical research - planning/executing and/or monitoring clinical trials with minimum 4 years in a people management role
- Expert understanding of all aspects of clinical drug development with particular emphasis on trial execution and monitoring
- Thorough understanding of the international aspects of drug development process, including expert knowledge of international standards (GCP/ICH), health authorities (FDA/EMA), local/National Health Authorities regulations and Novartis standards
- Superior leadership, strategic thinking and matrix management skills
- Established track record of leading successful teams
- Excellent site management capabilities with demonstrated negotiating and problem-solving skills including financial management
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal skills with extensive networking expected
- Excellent communicator and presenter (oral and written), ability to communicate to Sr. Leaders
- Requirements
- Advanced Degree in scientific or business preferred
- Experience in matrixed team leadership preferred
- Benefits
- Performance-based cash incentive
- Eligibility for annual equity awards
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, life and disability benefits
- 401(k) with company contribution and match
- Generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves
Salary Range
$225,400.00 - $418,600.00
- Skills Desired
- Agility
- Clinical Trials
- Leadership
- People Management
- Program Management
- Resource Management (Organizational)
- Risk Management
- Strategy
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