Protocol & Clinical Program Excellence Director
Protocol & Clinical Program Excellence Director
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Job Description Summary
The Protocol & Clinical Program Excellence Director will provide strategic scientific planning and operational execution support to the Head Protocol & Clinical Program Excellence to deliver on the CD program excellence goals aligned with the overall CD strategy and vision.The role will support the scientific and operational activities of CD Central Integrated Scientific Review Committee (C-ISRC) and work closely with Head Protocol & Clinical Program Excellence C-ISRC Leads CD(M)Ds and trial teams as well as cross functional partner functions as needed.
This role is based in the UK / London and in a hybrid working approach
Job Description
- Provides scientific and operational support to the Central Integrated Scientific Review Committee (C-ISRC) supporting as requested the Head Protocol & Clinical Program Excellence with the review of Clinical Development Plans (CDPs) and Key clinical documents (Study protocols DMC charters etc) to maintain high levels of quality and consistency across the therapeutic areas.
- Develops harmonized processes tools and resources to enable a seamless C-ISRC process
- Supports and acts as delegate to the Head Protocol & Clinical Program Excellence in activities like interactions with external stakeholders (e.g. regulatory authorities key opinion leaders data monitoring committees advisory boards etc.) and internal NVS stakeholders as needed.
- Supports enhancement and simplification of the Novartis clinical development approach (CDP clinical trial designs protocol and its review) to improve speed and outcome success of clinical programs.
- Engages the CD(M)Ds and the broader CD community around clinical learnings across therapeutic areas. Supports the CD talent step-up strategy. Supports strategic directions for professional CD capability building.
- Supports the Head Protocol & Clinical Program Excellence to build cross-function collaborations and initiatives leading to a step-wised transition to the futuristic digital clinical trial era.
Education and minimum experience
- MD or advanced degree in life sciences/healthcare (or clinically relevant degree) is required. PharmD or PhD strongly preferred
- More than 5 years of involvement in clinical research or drug development in an academic or industry environment spanning clinical activities in Phases I through IV.
- More than 3 years of contribution to and accomplishment in all aspects of conducting clinical trials (e.g. planning executing reporting and publishing) in a global/matrix environment in pharmaceutical industry
- Excellent interpersonal negotiation conflict resolution verbal and written communication skills
- Strong skills at influencing without formal authority
- Fluent oral and written English
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Employment Type
Full-Time
