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Role Description

The SSO Country Head is accountable for all country clinical operations activities related to the allocation, initiation, conduct (recruitment, quality data collection) and timely completion of Phase I-IV Oncology and Pharma clinical trials. The SSO Country Head is responsible for implementing the Study & Site Operations archetype and Hub/Country strategy, while delivering to Country budget and productivity targets in line with Study & Site Operations and local business objectives.

• Operationally responsible for building a high performing team culture and ensuring standardization across Development Units.
• Responsible for talent development, performance management and established monitoring procedures in accordance to GCP, ICH and local regulations.
• Responsible for Study & Site Operations structure integration within Country CSO and Medical.
• Can undertake additional responsibilities as GDD Country Coordinator (if applicable).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in life sciences required
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in clinical research - planning/executing and/or monitoring clinical trials with minimum 4 years in a people management role
• Expert understanding of all aspects of clinical drug development with particular emphasis on trial execution and monitoring
• Thorough understanding of the international aspects of drug development process, including expert knowledge of international standards (GCP/ICH), health authorities (FDA/EMA), local/National Health Authorities regulations and Novartis standards
• Superior leadership, strategic thinking and matrix management skills
• Established track record of leading successful teams
• Excellent site management capabilities with demonstrated negotiating and problem-solving skills including financial management
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal skills with extensive networking expected
• Excellent communicator and presenter (oral and written), ability to communicate to Sr. Leaders

Requirements

• Advanced Degree in scientific or business preferred
• Experience in matrixed team leadership preferred

Benefits

• Performance-based cash incentive
• Eligibility for annual equity awards
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, life and disability benefits
• 401(k) with company contribution and match
• Generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves

Salary Range

$225,400.00 - $418,600.00

Skills Desired

• Agility
• Clinical Trials
• Leadership
• People Management
• Program Management
• Resource Management (Organizational)
• Risk Management
• Strategy