Summary
About the Role
Responsibilities:
- Lead and facilitate cross-functional project activities to support successful execution of Clinical Science initiatives
- Provide operational support to Medical/Clinical Processes and Clinical Compliance/Quality focus areas
- Plan, organise, and conduct meetings and workshops, ensuring logistics, agendas, and follow-ups are managed effectively
- Act as first point of contact for stakeholder enquiries, tracking deliverables and escalating issues or opportunities
- Capture, analyse, and report project and process metrics to support data-driven decision-making
- Maintain and update SharePoint sites, driving content alignment and agreement across teams
- Manage calendars, mailboxes, FAQs, and network documentation to ensure smooth project operations
- Collaborate with internal teams to support assigned activities and foster strong cross-functional partnerships.
Support to the CDE Leadership:
- Provides key support in the execution and operationalization of the CDE and Clinical Development strategy (e.g. prepares functional meetings (agenda, minutes), prepares presentations after prior discussion of content, ensures database administration.
- Maintains CDE SharePoint site and supports communication efforts
- Collaborates with other teams as per activities assigned
Key Performance Indicators
- Accurate and timely execution of project management tasks
- Successful implementation of agreed project/process activities
- Strong collaboration and effective partnerships with the respective and relevant stakeholders
- • Clearly demonstrated Novartis Values & Behaviours
Job requirements:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in science or business-related field
- Minimum 2 years of Drug Development experience if holding an associate degree or equivalent
- Proven experience in managing complex projects within a scientific or clinical environment
- Strong understanding of the Drug Development process and clinical operations
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing demands with a positive attitude
- Skilled in simplifying processes while delivering high-quality outcomes
- Strong analytical mindset with a focus on data-driven decision-making
- Fluent in oral and written English
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills
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