SSO Country Manager

Novartis; Medina; On-site; SAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Novartis is seeking a senior Clinical Operations leader to drive country strategy and execution across the clinical trial portfolio in Saudi Arabia. You will lead feasibility, site activation and recruitment, while ensuring timelines, quality standards and budgets are met.

You will build strong partnerships with investigators and study sites, champion GCP/ICH compliance, and coach clinical operations teams to sustain a high-performance culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of clinical research experience in planning/executing and/or monitoring clinical trials.
• Minimum 4 years of people management experience.
• Strong understanding of clinical trial operations, monitoring and drug development.
• Expert knowledge of GCP/ICH and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated success leading teams and delivering complex clinical trial portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Lead country clinical operations strategy and execution across the clinical trial portfolio.
• Drive country participation in global development studies through feasibility, site activation and recruitment strategies.
• Ensure delivery of study timelines, enrollment commitments, quality standards and budget targets.
• Build, develop and maintain strong partnerships with investigators, study sites and external stakeholders.
• Foster a strong quality and compliance culture ensuring adherence to GCP/ICH local regulations and Novartis standards.
• Lead, develop and coach clinical operations teams while driving a high-performance culture.
• Collaborate closely with Medical Portfolio, Start-up, Monitoring QA and Global Development teams to optimize trial execution.
• Drive innovation, continuous improvement and patient-focused clinical trial delivery.

Skills

Clinical operations leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Negotiation

People management

GCP/ICH expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

About the Role Key Responsibilities

• Lead country clinical operations strategy and execution across the clinical trial portfolio
• Drive country participation in global development studies through effective feasibility site selection activation and recruitment strategies
• Ensure delivery of study timelines enrollment commitments quality standards and budget targets
• Build develop and maintain strong partnerships with investigators study sites and external stakeholders
• Foster a strong quality and compliance culture ensuring adherence to GCP ICH local regulations and Novartis standards
• Lead develop and coach clinical operations teams while driving a high-performance culture
• Collaborate closely with Medical Portfolio Start-up Monitoring QA and Global Development teams to optimize trial execution
• Drive innovation continuous improvement and patient-focused clinical trial delivery

Rewards At Novartis

we re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen 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 a minimum of 14 weeks paid parental leave The 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 Further details will be provided during the application process 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

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

Benefits and Rewards

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Essential Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of clinical research experience - planning/executing and/or monitoring clinical trials
• Minimum 4 years of people management experience.
• Strong understanding of clinical trial operations, monitoring, and drug development.
• Expert knowledge of GCP/ICH and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated success leading teams and delivering complex clinical trial portfolios.
• Strong strategic leadership, stakeholder management, and influencing skills across complex organisations.
• Native or professional proficiency in Arabic, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.