Study Leader

About this role

Requirements

• Education (minimum/desirable):
• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences/healthcare (or clinically relevant degree) is strongly preferred. Advanced degree is preferred.
• Languages:
• Fluent English, oral and written
• Experience/Professional requirements:
• ≥ 2 years of recent involvement in clinical research or drug development in an academic or industry environment spanning clinical activities in Phases I through IV of standard complexity and priority
• ≥ 1 year of recent contribution to and accomplishment in all aspects of conducting clinical studies of standard complexity and priority (e.g., planning, executing, reporting and publishing) in a global/matrix environment in pharmaceutical industry or a contract research organization, including expert knowledge of international standards (GCP/ICH), health authorities (FDA/EMA), local/National Health Authorities regulations and Novartis standards
• Experience in managing people globally in a complex matrix environment preferred
• Management of virtual teams. Proven ability and experience leading
• Experience in developing effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Good communicator and presenter (oral and written)
• Good organization and prioritization
• Negotiation and conflict resolution skills and enterprise mindset
• Project management skills and demonstrated ability to meet timelines
• Strategic thinking with analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of appropriate therapeutic area preferred.
• 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