Site Partnership Manager

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for key account network within the country/extended country group (OPCs & satellite countries)

• Defines tailored engagement model with assigned sites according to local and structural needs of these sites

• Prepares and implements Site Partnership Strategy Plans in cooperation with assignedaccounts

• Defines measures of success for each site in scope (e.g. % increase in portfolio volume patient density start-up and contracting timelines)

• Single point of contact for all relevant stakeholders (e.g. departments heads investigators pharmacistsclinicadministration)acrossalltherapeuticareasatassignedsitesregardingall study overarching topics

• CommunicateNovartisstandards&expectationsforfuturecollaboration

• SupportfeasibilityprocessinclosecooperationwiththeSSOFeasibilityManager

• Supportandoptimizeearlysiteengagementspeedofsiteinitiationreadinessaswell as achievement of committed patient numbers in the assigned sites

• Responsibilitytoanalyzeallinformationregardingtheassignedsitestooverseeallstudy activities and to survey sites strengths areas of improvement and capacities

• Supportsitestodeveloptheirnetworkwithotherdepartmentstoimprovestudystart- up patient management and recruitment

• Support negotiation of study fees contracts contracttemplatesand master templates asapplicable

Essential Requirements:

• Degree in scientific or health discipline required and an advanced degree with clinical trial experience and/or project management (preferred) MBA or equivalent in Human Resources is preferred.
• Minimum5yearsexperienceinclinicalresearchin arolethatoversees(projectmanagement) and/or with monitoring clinical trials.
• Understanding all aspects of clinical drug development with particular emphasis on monitoring and study execution Recent experience in leading coaching & mentoring diverse people partner/business partner partners. Capableofleadinginamatrixenvironmentwithoutdirect reports
• Thorough understanding of the international aspects of drug development processes including strong knowledge of international standards (GCP/ICH) health authorities (FDA/EMA) local/National Health Authorities regulations and Novartis standards
• Demonstrated negotiation and conflict resolution skills both internal and external (siterelationships)

Commitment To Diversity and Inclusion
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Accessibility and accommodation
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