SSO Portfolio Team Lead

Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association; Gravina in Puglia; In loco; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading company in the healthcare sector seeks an experienced SSO Portfolio Team Lead to manage Clinical Project Managers and oversee portfolio execution. The role involves ensuring adherence to clinical standards and implementing innovative practices in clinical trials. Candidates should have substantial experience in clinical research and project management, alongside solid leadership capabilities.

Competenze

• 8+ years’ experience in clinical research and/or project management with proven team management capabilities.
• Fluency in both written and spoken English.
• Understanding of international drug development standards.

Mansioni

• Manage Clinical Project Managers and their study-specific activities.
• Ensure adherence to clinical data standards and regulations.
• Lead innovative solutions to advance Project Management.

Conoscenze

Project Management

Problem Solving

Effective Communication

Negotiation

Conflict Resolution

Formazione

Scientific/healthcare degree

Descrizione del lavoro

Novartis seeks a dynamic and experienced SSO Portfolio Team Lead (PTL) to join our dedicated team. This position reports directly to the SSO Portfolio Country Head and is responsible for Clinical Project Managers (CPMs) and their study-specific activities, including hiring, training, development, and assignment to ensure adequate and timely portfolio execution. The SSO PTL ensures CPMs coordinate their activities across all CRAs working on the same trials/projects in collaboration with CRA Managers / FSP line managers.

The PTL is responsible for overall portfolio execution performance (KPIs), ensuring study milestone deliverables in accordance with GCP, ICH, SOPs, and local regulations.

Job Description

Key responsibilities :

• Collaborate with the SSO Leadership team to implement innovative practices and patient engagement tactics for advancing clinical trial planning, execution, and quality.
• Identify and lead innovative solutions to advance Project Management in GDD portfolio in collaboration with Study & Site Operations country leadership.
• Support the Country Portfolio Head in implementing the global strategy within the country structure.
• Collaborate with SSO Feasibility Manager, SSO Site Partnership Manager, and others to develop opportunities that give GDD trials a competitive advantage.
• Ensure country study site selection, activation, enrolment, data flow, and timeline commitments are delivered as planned.
• Ensure adherence to clinical data standards, legislation, GCP, Ethical Committee, and SOP requirements.
• Manage the hiring, training, development, and retention of Clinical Project Managers.
• Manage country study budgets and ensure study milestones are reached in a timely manner.

Essential requirements :

• Scientific/healthcare degree and experience in clinical operations or project management.
• At least 8 years’ experience in clinical research and/or project management with proven team management and leadership capabilities.
• Understanding of all aspects of clinical drug development, focusing on monitoring and trial execution.
• Thorough understanding of international drug development standards and health authority regulations.
• Demonstrated negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent project management skills with problem-solving and mediation abilities.
• Effective communication skills in a local/global matrix environment.
• Fluency in both written and spoken English.

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