LOCATION: Basel City, Switzerland
ROLE TYPE: Hybrid Working, #LI-Hybrid
The Study & Site Operations (SSO) Study Start-Up (SSU) Cluster Head is accountable for the governance and oversight of the study start-up team in the cluster. They are accountable for the cluster SSU strategy and prioritization in close collaboration with SSO Cluster Head Portfolio and SSO Country Heads to deliver operational excellence of the Global Drug Development (GDD) portfolio in compliance with Novartis processes, International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use )ICH) / Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and regulatory requirements. The role may support larger scope projects and governance in SSU as applicable
Collaborating with the Study & Site Operations Cluster Leadership Team to identify innovative practices to optimize cluster operations and operational excellence, especially in terms of study start-up activities to increase performance, productivity, and business impact. The SSO SSU Cluster Head defines and continuously optimizes cluster SSU strategy in close collaboration with the SSO Cluster Head and SSO Cluster Head Portfolio, whilst being accountable for timely start-up activities from country allocation until Green Light (ready-to-initiate-sites). They will also ensure close collaboration with local Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) / Independent Ethics Committees (IECs) and Health Authorities (HA).
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Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture
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Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.