Novartis seeks a dynamic and experienced SSO Portfolio Team Lead (PTL) to join our dedicated team. This position reports directly to the SSO Portfolio Country Head and is responsible for the Clinical Project Managers (CPMs) and their study-specific activities, including hiring, training, development, and assignment to ensure adequate and timely portfolio execution. The SSO PTL ensures that CPMs coordinate their activities across all CRAs working on the same trials/projects in collaboration with CRA Managers / FSP line managers.
The PTL is responsible for overall portfolio execution performance (KPIs), ensuring study milestone deliverables in accordance with GCP, ICH, SOPs, and local regulations.
Job Description
Key responsibilities :

Collaborate with the SSO Leadership team to implement innovative practices and patient engagement tactics for advancing clinical trial planning, execution, and quality.
Identify and lead innovative solutions to enhance Project Management within the GDD portfolio in collaboration with Study & Site Operations country leadership.
Support the Country Portfolio Head in implementing the global strategy within the country structure.
Work with SSO Feasibility Manager, SSO Site Partnership Manager, and others to develop opportunities that give GDD trials a competitive advantage.
Ensure country study site selection, activation, enrollment, data flow, and timeline commitments are met as planned.
Ensure compliance with clinical data standards, legislation, GCP, Ethical Committee requirements, and SOPs.
Manage the hiring, training, development, and retention of Clinical Project Managers.
Oversee country study budgets and ensure study milestones are achieved on time.

Essential requirements :

Scientific/healthcare degree and experience in clinical operations or project management.
Minimum of 8 years’ experience in clinical research and/or project management with proven leadership skills.
Understanding of all aspects of clinical drug development, especially monitoring and trial execution.
Knowledge of international drug development standards and health authority regulations.
Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
Excellent project management and problem-solving abilities.
Effective communication skills in a local/global matrix environment.
Fluency in both written and spoken English.

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