Senior Clinical Sciences Trial Leader (Neuroscience)

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Level 4

Job Description Summary

Senior Clinical Sciences Trial Leader (Neuroscience)

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This position will be located at the Cambridge MA or East Hanover NJ site and will not have the ability to be located remotely (Cambridge MA location preferred). This position may require up to 5% travel as defined by the business.

We are Clinical Sciences and Innovation at Novartis. A dynamic group of Clinical Trial Leaders (Clinical Scientists) who plan and execute early phase trials worldwide. From First-in-Human to Proof-of-Concept and beyond. We design and operationalize trials ensuring they run smoothly on time and most importantly with patients interests to the fore.

Curious unbossed and inspired; we are committed to flexibility in the workplace.

As a Senior Clinical Sciences Trial Leader (Neuroscience) you will support the clinical science and operations of planning and executing translational medicine clinical trials. Collaborate across our global network. Partner with outstanding physicians and scientists. Build therapeutic area expertise. Revolutionize next-generation digital and patient-centric trial design. Be always curious innovative and inspiring.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Operationally and scientifically lead complex clinical studies

Drive and deliver aspects of global clinical trial execution from study design set-up and recruitment to final reporting
Lead the matrix-management of robust global clinical trial teamscollaborating across the organization and externally with service providers/investigator sites
Drive the development of clinical study protocols clinical operations execution plans and other required documents
Ensure quality conduct and document standards are applied across the clinical 1/4 trial lifecycle
Lead clinical data review
Contribute to project/program level plans
May mentor junior team members
Support optimization of standard methodologies in clinical trial operations and adopt an open learning and sharing environment

Unleash the value of data and digital within clinical studies Ultimately YOU will help bring new technologies and therapies closer to our patients

Essential Requirements:

Education: A minimum of BSc in life sciences is required. A MSc PharmD or PhD is desired.

4 years experience in clinical trial management/operations coupled with a broad knowledge of the drug development field; preferably within the pharma industry.

Demonstrated leadership experience and well-developed interpersonal skills

A track record of collaborating with and influencing a wide range of people and of building strong partnerships

Strong project management experience; excellent planning prioritization and organizational skills; used to managing multiple priorities concurrently

High change agility thriving in an open and dynamic environment. Able to learn proactively tackle issues and take accountability

Clear written and verbal expression of ideas; an active communicator

Desirable Requirements:

Experience conducting clinical trials in Neuroscience indications

Experience in study design and protocol development/writing

The salary for this position is expected to range between $119700 and $222300 per year.

The final salary offered is determined based on factors like but not limited to relevant skills and experience and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.

Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and depending on the level of the role eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.

US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health life and disability benefits a 401(k) with company contribution and match and a variety of other benefits. In addition employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation personal days holidays and other leaves.

EEO Statement:

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment hiring training promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race color religion gender national origin age sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital or veteran status disability or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or in order to perform the essential functions of a position please send an e-mail to call 1 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Range

$119700.00 - $222300.00

Skills Desired

Auditing Clinical Monitoring Clinical Research Clinical Study Reports Clinical Trial Management Systems Clinical Trials Data Auditing Data Management Health Sciences Lifesciences Project Planning Vendor Management Waterfall Model