SSO Feasibility Manager (m/f/d)

Job Description Summary

SSO Feasibility Manager (m/f/d)
Location: Barcelona / Madrid, Spain. #LI-Hybrid
We are seeking an SSO Feasibility Manager (m/f/d) to lead and coordinate program and study feasibility assessments across countries, ensuring compliance with Novartis processes and regulatory requirements. Foster strong relationships with clinical investigators and stakeholders, collaborating closely with Study & Site Operations (SSO) to achieve successful recruitment and timely project execution.
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Job Description

Major Accountabilities

• Single point of contact for communication regarding program/study feasibility (site identification and selection, trial feasibility evaluation, manages the study specific feasibility questionnaire and its documentation…).

• Assess the clinical feasibility of implementing a clinical trial protocol based on regional/local medical practice using physician interviews, local databases and analysis of the competitive environment.

• Collect, analyze, and interpret data to provide comprehensive proposals and timelines for country / extended country group allocation of clinical programs and assigned trials.

• Responsible for early identification for potential risks and opportunities as well as potential synergies and back-up strategies within the country / extended country group.

• Close collaboration with the Study & Site team to ensure fast clinical trial start up, recruitment according to planned timelines, early identification of potential delays and robust recruitment mitigation plan. As well as co-own the start-up phase and the recruitment plan for development clinical trials.

• Cooperate with local functions as well as with other stakeholders to identify and involve qualified investigators and relevant key experts for clinical development, or to support with the planning, execution and delivery of studies / accounts.

Essential Requirements:

• Medical or scientific degree (minimum. Master) paired with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in clinical development in the pharmaceutical industry.

• English and Spanish proficiency.

• Agility to move quickly across different therapeutic areas and indications as well as ability to prepare and deliver high quality presentations.

• Knowledge/Experience managing medical/clinical studies.

• Ability to lead in a matrix environment, without direct reports and working cross-border.

You will receive: 

You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook. https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards

Other Spanish standard benefits are Company Pension Plan; Life and Accidental Insurance; Meals, Allowance or Canteen in the office; Flexible working hours.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

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

Accessibility and accommodation:

Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to diversity.inclusion_ch@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Skills Desired

Clinical Development, Clinical Studies, Clinical Trials, Drug Development, Negotiation Skills, People Management, Process Improvement, Project Planning