Clinical Project Manager - Toronto, Canada - Novartis

Novartis

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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

394130BR

Clinical Project Manager - Site & Study Operations(SSO):
Canada

About the role

Location:
Toronto, #LI-Hybrid

About the role:

We are looking for an innovative, experienced, and agile project manager who wants to have an impact on day-to-day planning, executing, and reporting of Global Drug Development (GDD) studies and make a difference in joining us to reimagining medicine.

As a SSO (Study Start-up Organization) Clinical Project Manager you will be the single point of contact and study team lead with the country/cluster/hub for assigned studies.

You are accountable for the execution and reporting of assigned GDD studies and responsible for creating and driving strategic integrated projects, collaborating in a dynamic environment with internal and external stakeholders.

The role reports into the Novartis Canada Portfolio Team Lead and will proactively work on globally assigned studies within the Country/cluster/hub.

Key Responsibilities:

Supports SSO Study Startup Manager in the development of country/cluster/hub study execution plans and timeline commitments
Participates in the recruitment subteam and supports the development of innovative solutions for site and patient participation to ensure the delivery of assigned studies on time
Proactively identifies risk and opportunities for the assigned studies within the country/cluster/hub and develops respective mitigation plans
Drives the conduct of the study, (tracks status, maintains relevant reporting systems, oversees forecasts, progress, and mitigation plans), to ensure all study operational aspects are on track
Oversees local study team activities to achieve study timelines and quality execution, (proposing and implementing corrective actions where appropriate), according to Novartis standards and relevant regulations
Conducts or coordinates training, as needed, for CRAs to support site readiness to recruit and study execution ensuring adherence to clinical data standards, prevailing legislation, GCP, Ethical Committee and SOP requirements
Maintains oversight of country/cluster/hub level data management activities, including timely understanding of screen failure reasons and discontinuation rates, review of patient profiles, and proactively identifies data entry issues (on quality and timing) to mitigate queries, proactively identifies query resolution issues

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse team's representative of the patients and communities we serve._

Role Requirements

Essential Requirements:

A degree in scientific or health discipline required and advanced degree with clinical trial experience and/or project management, is preferable
Minimum 5 years' experience in clinical research in a role that oversees (project management) and/or with monitoring clinical trials
Capable of leading in a matrix environment, without direct reports and working crossborder managing study in various countries
Strong project management capabilities with demonstrated ability to problem solve and mediate complex issues
Demonstrated negotiation and conflict resolution skills both internal and external (site relationships)
Communicates effectively in a local/global matrixed environment

Desirable Requirements:

Bilingual: English and French an asset

Novartis

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

Novartis is committed to building outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse team's representatives of the patients and communities we serve.

Division
Development

Business Unit

GCO GDD

Work Location
Toronto

Company/Legal Entity
Novartis Pharma Canada

Functional Area
Research & Development

Job Type
Full Time

Employment Type
Regular

Shift Work
No

Early Talent
No