SSO Portfolio Team Lead

Novartis Farmacéutica; Milano; In loco; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading pharmaceutical company seeks a dynamic SSO Portfolio Team Lead to oversee Clinical Project Managers. The role focuses on enhancing project management within clinical trials, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving innovative practices. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to improving patient outcomes in a diverse and collaborative environment.

Competenze

• At least 8 years in clinical research or project management.
• Deep understanding of clinical drug development and trial execution.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Mansioni

• Collaborate with leadership to implement patient engagement practices.
• Manage hiring, training, and retention of Clinical Project Managers.
• Ensure study budget adherence and timely milestone achievements.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Project Management

Negotiation

Conflict Resolution

Problem-Solving

Communication

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 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), study milestone delivery, and compliance with GCP, ICH, SOPs, and local regulations.

About the Role

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 enhance Project Management within the GDD portfolio in collaboration with Study & Site Operations country leadership.
• Support the Country Portfolio Head in implementing the global strategy locally.
• Work with SSO Feasibility Manager, SSO Site Partnership Manager, and others to develop opportunities giving GDD trials a competitive edge.
• Ensure country study site selection, activation, enrollment, data flow, and timeline commitments are met.
• Ensure adherence to clinical data standards, legislation, GCP, Ethical Committee, and SOP requirements.
• Manage hiring, training, development, and retention of Clinical Project Managers.
• Oversee country study budgets and ensure timely achievement of study milestones.
• Qualifications: Scientific/healthcare degree, at least 8 years in clinical research or project management, with proven leadership skills.
• Deep understanding of clinical drug development, monitoring, and trial execution.
• Knowledge of international drug development standards and regulatory requirements.
• Strong negotiation, conflict resolution, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication in a global matrix environment.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

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