SSO Country Manager (Satellite Country)

Key Responsibilities:

• Implements country clinical operations strategies to deliver portfolio and trial execution objectives in alignment with Study & Site and local business priorities
• Ensures Country trial site selection, activation, enrolment, resource allocation, timelines and budget commitments are delivered per established trial objectives
• Builds and maintains effective site relationship management to ensure site performance and delivery of quality monitoring
• Ensures delivery of high-quality data and compliance with clinical standards, applicable regulations, and company procedures
• Identifies, escalates, and resolves operational issues, including support for audits, inspections, and implementation of corrective actions
• Drives adherence to quality standards and ensures consistent implementation of processes and best practices across country operations
• Acts as primary point of contact for FSP/external vendors, ensuring overall quality and performance, including escalation and follow-up of non-performance
• Ensures appropriate allocation and effective utilization of resources to deliver country portfolio objectives
• Manages country budget and productivity in line with targets and supports continuous improvement and implementation of global processes and tools

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in life sciences required
• Fluent in both written and spoken English
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in clinical research - planning/executing and/or monitoring clinical trials with minimum 4 years in a people management role
• Expert understanding of all aspects of clinical drug development with particular emphasis on trial execution and monitoring
• Thorough understanding of the international aspects of drug development process, including expert knowledge of international standards (GCP/ICH), health authorities (FDA/EMA), local/National Health Authorities regulations and Novartis standards Competencies:
• Leadership, strategic thinking and matrix management skills; Established track record of leading successful teams
• Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills; excellent organisational, interpersonal skills with extensive networking expected
• Excellent communicator and presenter (oral and written), ability to communicate to Sr. Leaders

Preferred Requirements:

• Advanced Degree in life sciences or business