The SSO Study Start-Up Manager is accountable for study planning, SSU activities and activation deliverables of assigned projects in compliance with Novartis processes, GCP/ICH and regulatory requirements in a standalone country, OPC (operating country) or satellite country. Leads all SSU
activities of assigned projects in close collaboration with SSO Feasibility Manager and SSO Site Partnership Manager as well as the global study team. In satellite countries acts as the primary back-up and deputy of the country manager.

London Office with Hybrid working (12 days per month in the office)

#LI Hybrid

This role is based in London, UK. Novartis is unable to offer relocation or visa support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you and you have the right to work in the UK.
Major Accountabilities:

• Supports country SSU strategy in close collaboration with SSO Study Start-Up Team Lead, SSO Country Head Portfolio / SSO Cluster Head Portfolio
• Collaborates with SSO Country / Cluster Head Portfolio, SSO Portfolio Team
• Leads and global study team to ensure SSU timelines and deliverables are met according to country commitments
• Accountable for timely start-up activities from country allocation until Green Light (ready to initiate site millstone) in assigned projects
• Ensures close collaboration with local IRBs/IECs and Health Authorities, as applicable
• Ensures that study start-up activities are conducted and completed on time, including preparation of IRB/IEC submission packages, review of Informed Consent Forms, engaging Regulatory Affairs/CTA Hub for Health Authorities submissions, as required
• Prepares and finalizes local submission package for submission to IRB/IEC, CTA Hub (Europe: acc. to new EU-CTR) as well as Health Authorities as applicable (including subsequent amendments, IBs, DSURs, CSRs)
• Accountable for timelines, accuracy, and quality of country TMF documents in study start-up to ensure TMF inspection readiness
• Leads site selection in collaboration with Portfolio Team Lead and Clinical Project Manager if already assigned
• In satellite countries oversees local vendor selection and performance as needed. Serves as main contact for quality/compliance issues in SSU phase, escalating as necessary
• Oversees local SSU team activities in assigned studies to achieve start-up timelines and quality execution
• Leads/chairs local SSU team meetings in assigned studies, participates in global study team meetings, as required
• Leads the development of country site initiation and patient enrolment plans together with SSU CRA, CPM and SSU Lead

Key performance indicators:

• Performance against study commitments at the country level (actual vs. planned patients), including set-up/delivery of trials per defined timelines and milestones (IRB/IEC & HA approval, Green Light, SIV) and data quality requirements
• Delivery of study milestones in adherence to prevailing legislation, ICH/GCP, IRB/IEC, Health Authority and SOP requirements
• Timely submission and delivery of high-quality clinical trial documentation/data

Minimum Requirements:

• A degree in scientific or health discipline is required and an advanced degree with clinical trial experience and/or project management is preferable

Work Experience:

• Experience in clinical operations in a role that oversees (project management) and/or monitoring clinical trials
• Capable of leading in a matrix environment, without direct reports
• Understanding of all aspects of clinical drug development with particular emphasis on trial set-up, execution, and monitoring
• Language: Fluent in English

Commitment to Diversity:
We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Why Novartis?
Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates who drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us! Learn more here: https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

You’ll receive:
Competitive salary, Annual bonus, Pension scheme, Share scheme, Health insurance, 25 days annual leave, Flexible working arrangements, subsidized dining facilities, Employee recognition scheme, learning and development opportunities.

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Development

Innovative Medicines

United Kingdom

London (The Westworks)

GB16 (FCRS = GB016) Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd.

Research & Development

Full time

Regular

No