Clinical Project Manager

Job description

Job Description

Job Summary :

Do you want to work for a Global Pharmaceutical company where you will get recognized for your hard work and commitment? Look no further, apply today. Clinical Project Manager, Novartis, Prague, Czech Republic.

Novartis is currently recruiting for a Clinical Project Manager to join our PLS team.

Job purpose :

Responsible for clinical execution and management of all aspects of assigned clinical studies from early phase to late phase.

Work with the Sr. CPM (where applicable), Clinical Operations Specialist (COS) and Team leading the planning and implementation of all operational aspects of assigned clinical studies from study concept to reporting/manuscript writing, according to timelines, budget, operational and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities :

- Lead and manage a multidisciplinary cross functional Clinical Trial Team (CTT) (medical writing, statistics, data management, monitoring partner, drug supply, regulatory, safety etc.) or support the Sr. CPM (where applicable) to ensure study deliverable are met according to timelines, budget, quality standards and operational procedures.

- As applicable, directly interact with investigator sites and CRAs/CROs/vendors to en-sure smooth study set up and smooth study conduct, reviewing site performance, protocol deviations, ongoing risk assessment and timely issue resolution.

- In collaboration with the PLS or Customer data review team (Central data Monitors, Data Managers, Statisticians, and third parties), contribute to the study data ongoing medical/scientific quality review to ensure high quality data are transferred/available in a timely manner.

- Work with Sr. CPM (where applicable) and COS for the development, management and tracking of study budget (internal and external costs) working closely with the PLS Finance and customer representative. Responsible for accuracy of study information in all study databases and tracking systems. Responsible for (or support the Sr. CPM where applicable) the preparation and presentation of the study budget to customer representatives.

About Novartis :

About the Novartis Global Service Center in Prague:
The Novartis Global Service Center (NGSC) in Prague delivers a broad variety of services to the Novartis divisions worldwide. Prague is part of a globalized network of five NGSCs, which form a successful network of services minded associates partnering with the Novartis business around the world.

Are you interested in joining an international team delivering solutions for an ever increasing demand in the healthcare industry? You will have the opportunity to join projects with a global scope and meet colleagues from all over the world. English is our working language. We are looking for candidates combining professional expertise and excellent interpersonal skills to interact with our colleagues in different cultures, countries and time zones.

Our mission is to care and cure; We want to discover, develop and successfully market innovative products to prevent and cure diseases, to ease suffering and to enhance the quality of life. We also want to provide a shareholder return that reflects outstanding performance and to adequately reward those who invest their money, their time and their ideas in our company.

Benefits of Working for Novartis:

Competitive salary
Annual bonus
Strong work/life balance, flexible working hours
Pension/risk life insurance scheme
5 weeks paid holiday
Cafeteria employee benefit program
Public transportation allowance
Plus additional benefits

‘I came for the job, I stay for the culture’

Desired profile

Minimum requirements

The ideal candidate will have :

- Advanced degree or equivalent education/degree in life science/healthcare is required.
- Fluent English
- 3 - 6 years’ experience working in clinical study management preferably in early phase/drug discovery .
- Proven ability to work independently in a complex matrix environment (including remote).
- Thorough knowledge of Good Clinical Practice, clinical trial design, statistics, regulatory processes, and global clinical development process.
- Demonstrated presentation and diplomacy skills. Negotiation and conflict resolution skills.