Clinical Study Start-Up Leader

Novartis UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

14 weeks parental leave (minimum)

Company vehicle / car allowance

Insurance plans

Retirement plans

Wellbeing resources

Global recognition programs

Job summary

Novartis UK is seeking a Study Start-Up Team Lead in London to guide a talented team and drive the activation of clinical trials across the country.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensure regulatory compliance and high-quality Trial Master File documentation, and deliver study milestones while building operational excellence and leadership within a matrix environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in a scientific, life sciences, or health-related discipline.
• Experience in clinical operations, trial planning, or study start-up.
• Strong grasp of drug development, start-up, execution and monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Drive study start-up practices that enhance operational excellence and impact.
• Identify best practices to improve start-up performance.
• Partner with leaders to execute country-level strategic priorities.
• Lead start-up activities from allocation through site Green Light.
• Build partnerships with ethics committees and health authorities.
• Collaborate with global and local teams to hit milestones.
• Ensure high-quality Trial Master File documentation and inspections readiness.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company processes.
• Implement streamlined processes aligning with objectives and strategy.
• Oversee team productivity and serve as escalation point for activities.

Skills

Clinical operations

Study start-up

Leadership

GCP knowledge

Regulatory understanding

Stakeholder management

Education

Science degree

Job description

Novartis UK is seeking a Study Start-Up Team Lead in London to guide a talented team and drive the activation of clinical trials across the country.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensure regulatory compliance and high-quality Trial Master File documentation, and deliver study milestones while building operational excellence and leadership within a matrix environment.