Key responsibilities:

• Defines tailored engagement model with assigned sites according to local and structural needs of these sites
• Prepares and implements Site Partnership Strategy Plans in cooperation with assigned accounts
• Defines measures of success for each site in scope (e.g., % increase in portfolio volume, patient density, start-up, and contracting timelines)
• Single point of contact for all relevant stakeholders (e.g., departments heads, investigators, pharmacists, clinic administration) across all therapeutic areas at assigned sites regarding all study overarching topics
• Communicate Novartis standards & expectations for future collaboration
• Support feasibility process in close cooperation with the SSO Feasibility Manager
• Support and optimize early site engagement, speed of site initiation readiness as well as achievement of committed patient numbers in the assigned sites
• Responsibility to analyze all information regarding the assigned sites, to oversee all study activities and to survey sites´ strengths, areas of improvement and capacities
• Support sites to develop their network with other departments to improve study start-up, patient management and recruitment
• Support negotiation of study fees, contracts, contract templates and master templates as applicable

Essential requirements:
 

• Degree in scientific or health discipline required and an advanced degree with clinical trial experience and/or project management (preferred)
• Fluent in English and Dutch
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in clinical research in a role that oversees (project management) and/or with monitoring clinical trials
• Capable of leading in a matrix environment, without direct reports
• Understanding of all aspects of clinical drug development with particular emphasis on monitoring and study execution
• Strong project management capabilities with demonstrated ability to problem solve and mediate complex issues
• Thorough understanding of the international aspects of drug development processes, including strong knowledge of international standards (GCP/ICH), health authorities (FDA/EMA), local/National Health Authorities regulations and Novartis standards
• Demonstrated negotiation and conflict resolution skills both internal and external (site relationships)
• Strong influencing and presentation skills
• Strong communication skills
• Communicates effectively in a local/global matrix environment

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