Major accountabilities:

In cooperation with study sites you will:

• Be responsible for key account network within the country/extended country group (OPCs & satellite countries)
• Define tailored engagement model with assigned sites according to local and structural needs of these sites
• Prepare and implements Site Partnership Strategy Plans in cooperation with assigned accounts
• Define measures of success for each site in scope (e.g., % increase in portfolio volume, patient density, start-up, and contracting timelines)
• Be 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
• 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

Within Novartis internally you will:

• Optimize Novartis processes to simplify and speed up study start-up with focus on site set-up
• Communicate knowledge regarding sites and the overarching topics to the organization and informs and advise relevant functions actively (e. g. site selections)
• Closely collaborate with country/extended country group Study & Site Operations teams to align their approach/activities with the Account Management Strategy PlanClosely collaborates with country/extended country group Study & Site Operations teams to align their approach/activities with the Account Management Strategy Plan
• Act as a single point of contact within the Novartis environment and direct cross-functional collaboration within the Study & Site Operations team (e.g., CPMs, CTAs, SSO Feasibility Managers, Contracting, Quality & Compliance) as well as the relevant medical/clinical functions (e. g. CRAM, MA, MSLs) and other Novartis departments (e. g. legal, finance, QA)

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in clinical research in a role that oversees (project management) and/or with monitors clinical trials
• Evident capabilities in leading cross-functional teams (without direct reports) in a matrix environment
• Deep understanding of all aspects of clinical drug development with particular emphasis on monitoring and study execution
• 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
• Demonstrated negotiation and conflict resolution skills both internal and external (site relationships)
• Excellent communication skills, strong influencing and presentation skills
• Strong project management skills with demonstrated ability to problem-solving and mediating by complex issues
• Full proficiency of English and Polish
• Driving licence, type B (in-country travel up to 25%)

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