Study Grants Manager

Novartis Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plans

Retirement plans

Wellbeing resources

Global recognition programs

Hybrid working

Parental leave

Job summary

Novartis Ireland is seeking a Study Grants Manager to translate complex study protocols into grant plans and fair market value assessments that support faster site activation and improved forecasting across global, regional, and local trials.

You will collaborate with global teams, influence study design decisions, and drive operational efficiency while ensuring cost models are accurate and up to date.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or business or equivalent experience.
• Experience in drug development within the pharma industry or vendor/provider.
• Strong understanding of clinical development and global clinical trial processes.
• Expertise in clinical trial budgeting, forecasting, and site cost drivers.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice and start-up activities.
• Experience using GrantPlan or similar costing tool and related systems.
• Proven ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Advanced knowledge and usage of MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Translate protocol schedules into grant plans and FMV cost estimates.
• Lead grant plan development with study teams to support site contracting.
• Partner with Study Leaders to evaluate protocol design impacts on costs.
• Improve forecasting accuracy through collaboration with study leads and budgeting teams.
• Provide insights on study procedures, visit design and cost drivers.
• Build partnerships with country teams to support site selection and negotiations.
• Prepare FMV assessments for investigator-initiated and local studies.
• Work with GrantPlan and FMV vendors to ensure accurate assessments and model improvements.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and forecasting accuracy.

Skills

Grant budgeting

Forecasting

MS Excel

English communication

Project management

GrantPlan

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences or business

Tools

GrantPlan

Clinical databases

Clinical project management systems

Job description

Summary

Location: Dublin, Ireland

Relocation Support: This role is based in Dublin, Ireland. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.

Join Novartis and help shape the financial foundation of groundbreaking clinical research. As a Study Grants Manager, you will translate complex study protocols into grant plans and fair market value assessments that support faster site activation and better forecasting across global, regional and local clinical trials. This is an opportunity to collaborate with global teams, influence study design decisions, drive operational efficiency, and contribute to advancing innovative medicines that improve and extend people's lives.

About The Role

Key Responsibilities

• Translate clinical protocol schedules of assessment into accurate grant plans and Fair Market Value cost estimates.
• Lead grant plan development with study teams to support timely site contracting.
• Partner with Study Leaders to evaluate protocol design impacts on trial costs and operations.
• Contribute to forecasting accuracy through collaboration with study leads, start-up, and budgeting teams.
• Provide operational insights on study procedures, visit design, and cost drivers.
• Build strong partnerships with country organizations to support timely site selection and site contract negotiation.
• Prepare Fair Market Value assessments supporting investigator initiated and local studies.
• Partner with GrantPlan and FMV tool vendors to ensure assessment accuracy and continuous cost model improvements.
• Identify opportunities for productivity and operational efficiency, cost avoidance, and forecasting accuracy .
• Analyze protocol amendments and provide detailed comparisons of budget and cost impacts.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or business, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience in drug development within the pharmaceutical industry or vendor/provider from Pharma.
• Strong understanding of clinical development and global clinical trial processes.
• Demonstrated expertise in clinical trial budgeting, forecasting, and site cost drivers.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice and clinical trial start-up activities.
• Experience using GrantPlan or similar costing tool, clinical databases, and clinical project management systems.
• Proven ability to deliver projects on time and within budget expectations.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Advanced knowledge and usage of MS Excel

Desirable Requirements

• Demonstrated experience driving clinical trial process improvements and adoption of innovative technologies.

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 to € 102,830 Annually

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.

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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.

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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.

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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