Clinical Study Data Lead - Dublin

Novartis; Dublin; Híbrido; EUR 55 000 - 103 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Novartis in Dublin, Ireland is seeking an experienced Clinical Data Management professional to lead data strategy and delivery across multiple trials within a regulated R&D environment. The role combines hands-on data management with strategic governance, cross-functional collaboration, and a focus on quality by design to ensure timely, compliant data outputs and inspection readiness.

You will mentor teams, drive data standards, oversee database design through cleanup and lock, and contribute to

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, computer science, or related field; postgraduate qualification beneficial.
• Proven experience managing clinical trial data and driving data strategy across multiple studies.
• Ideally 5–8 years’ experience in clinical data management.
• Strong knowledge of clinical trial methodology, GCP, and medical terminology.
• Advanced ability to analyze data and make data‑driven decisions.
• Demonstrated leadership and collaboration in global teams.
• Ability to identify risks and implement data solutions.
• Excellent communication to influence stakeholders.

Responsabilidades

• Lead clinical data management activities across multiple trials to ensure high-quality, timely, compliant data outputs.
• Define and drive trial-level data strategies aligned with program objectives, data standards, and regulatory expectations.
• Oversee end-to-end data management from data collection to database lock readiness.
• Represent Clinical Data Management in governance forums and resolve data topics with urgency.
• Identify and manage data risks and cross-trial issues with proactive mitigation.
• Reinforce Quality by Design and audit readiness across trials.
• Share insights and guidance to strengthen decision-making and continuous improvement.

Conhecimentos

Clinical Data Management

Data Strategy

Data Governance

Global Study Oversight

GCP Knowledge

Leadership

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree

Postgraduate qualification beneficial

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Salary Range:

€55,370.00 - €102,830.00

Job Description Summary

This role is based in our Dublin, Ireland office, with Hybrid working expectation of 12 days per month onsite.

Relocation support is not provided for these positions. Please note that we are also hiring for these positions in London, UK; Barcelona, Spain and East Hanover, NJ, USA, all on a Hybrid working basis. Please apply to the relevant position for your location.

Novartis cannot sponsor Visas for these locations.

Job Description

Who Will Thrive in This Role

This opportunity is well suited for an experienced clinical data management professional with strong operational leadership, sound judgment under pressure, and the ability to influence cross‑functional teams. The ideal candidate brings deep understanding of clinical trial methodology, Good Clinical Practice, data standards, regulatory expectations, and hands‑on trial‑level data delivery—typically gained through proven experience in clinical data management within a regulated R&D environment.

If you are ready to bring strategic data leadership, operational discipline, and a quality‑first mindset to complex clinical trials, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to predictable delivery, inspection readiness, and high‑quality clinical data outcomes across the portfolio.

What You’ll Contribute

• Lead clinical data management activities across multiple assigned trials, ensuring high-quality, timely, and compliant data outputs.

• Define and drive trial‑level data strategies aligned with program objectives, data standards, and regulatory expectations.

• Oversee end‑to‑end data management from data collection and database design through data cleaning, review, and database lock readiness.

• Represent Clinical Data Management in Clinical Trial Team and Data Quality Team forums, influencing decisions and resolving data topics with clarity and urgency.

• Identify and manage data risks, dependencies, and cross‑trial issues through proactive mitigation, root cause analysis, and timely escalation where needed.

• Reinforce Quality by Design, audit readiness, and consistent application of standards and processes across assigned trials.

• Share insights, lessons learned, and practical guidance to strengthen decision‑making and continuous improvement across the trial portfolio.

What Differentiates This Role

• Single point of accountability: You will own end‑to‑end clinical data strategy and delivery across multiple trials, creating consistency and predictability across the portfolio.

• Strategic influence with hands‑on impact: The role combines operational execution with data‑driven decision‑making in governance forums where clinical data topics are shaped and resolved.

• Cross‑functional leadership without direct reports: You will coordinate resources, influence stakeholders, and guide Principal Study Data Leads through expertise, partnership, and credibility.

• Direct contribution from protocol development to submissions: Your work supports data specific inputs to the protocol, set up of high‑quality data flows, smooth database locks and timely Health Authority submissions, making the role critical to program delivery and patient impact.

• Inspection‑ready mindset: The position places strong emphasis on quality, compliance, standards, proactive risk management, and regulatory expectations.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, in life sciences, computer science, or a related field. Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field is beneficial.

• Proven experience managing clinical trial data and driving clinical data strategy and execution across multiple studies and delivering to deadlines.

• Ideally a minimum of 5-8 years’ experience in clinical data management.

• Strong knowledge of clinical trial methodology, good clinical practice (GCP), and medical terminology.

• Advanced ability to analyze and interpret data and apply critical thinking, and make data‑driven decisions.

• Demonstrated leadership and collaboration skills in cross‑functional, global team environments.

• Ability to identify risks, solve complex problems, and implement effective data management solutions.

• Excellent communication skills, with ability to influence stakeholders across functions and organizations.

• Experience mentoring colleagues and sharing knowledge to support team and project success.

Benefits & Rewards

At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.

Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role

€55,370.00 - €102,830.00

The base salary offered is determined based on gender‑neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.

In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance‑based bonus depending on certain performance parameters.

The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave.

Pay equity is a fundamental principle of our employment policy and reflects our commitment to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that treats all employees with dignity and respect, as outlined in our Code of Ethics.

Read our brochure to learn more about our global total rewards offering:

https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdf

Note: Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements, including provisions of collective bargaining agreements where applicable. A full overview of your compensation package, including any relevant collective bargaining agreement details applicable to your role based on your employment location and Novartis employer entity, will be communicated separately to you during the application process.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO

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

You’ll receive

You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook. https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards 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.

Skills Desired

Clinical Data, Clinical Data Interpretation, Clinical Data Management, Clinical Data Standards, Clinical Research Trials, Clinical Studies, Clinical Trials, Data Architecture Development, Data Driven Strategy, Data Governance, Data Integration, Data Management, Data Profiling, Data Quality, Data Science, Data Strategies, Global Clinical Studies, Good Clinical Data Management Practice (GCDMP), Master Data, Waterfall Model