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Summary #LI-Hybrid (3 days per week on-site)
Location: London (The Westworks), United Kingdom or Dublin, Ireland

Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.

At Novartis, we're looking for a strategic thinker and data-driven leader to join us as a Clinical Operations Program Manager. In this dynamic role, you'll be at the forefront of early modeling viability assessments, global feasibility studies, recruitment projections, and allocation strategies for cutting-edge clinical trials.

As a core member of our Global Clinical Operations sub-team, you'll drive strategic planning and trial allocation using powerful insights and analytics-making a real impact on global health outcomes. About the Role

Major accountabilities:

• Analyse diverse data sources such as clinical trial data, historical performance, scientific publications, epidemiology, and the broader clinical and commercial landscape to inform strategic decisions.
• Deliver modeling and viability analyses to support early recruitment projections and guide clinical trial planning.
• Lead end-to-end feasibility assessments in close collaboration with country feasibility managers, clinical trial teams, and medical experts.
• Recommend optimal country and site allocations, identifying associated risks and opportunities in alignment with the global program strategy.
• Provide strategic input on study design based on data insights and feasibility findings.

Minimum requirements:

• A degree in Life Sciences or a related scientific discipline.
• A proven background in pharmaceutical clinical drug development.
• A solid understanding of all aspects of clinical development, with a particular focus on clinical trial design and execution.
• Demonstrated expertise in data-driven feasibility for global clinical trials.
• The ability to collaborate effectively in a dynamic, matrixed environment.

Desirable requirements:

• A proactive approach to risk management, with a track record of identifying, flagging, and resolving potential issues, along with experience in strategic scenario planning.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across local, regional, and global matrixed teams.
• Excellent project management capabilities, with a knack for problem-solving and conflict resolution.
• A data-savvy mindset, with the ability to interpret analytical insights and clearly communicate the rationale behind decisions.
• A solid understanding of the international drug development process, including GCP/ICH standards and health authority regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, particularly MS Teams, Excel, and Word.

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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

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