RA Capital

Salary Range:

CHF150,500.00 - CHF279,500.00

Band

Level 6

Job Description Summary

Leadership and global oversight on the CS&I Clinical Operations Management organization to support TM studies across all Therapeutic Areas. Provide strategic and clinical operational expertise to ensure high quality study operational support across CS&I, efficient resource management and optimized operational productivity.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the global CS&I Clinical Operations Management organization assignment and management of study operations personnel to support the TM studies across all General Medicine Therapeutic Areas.

• Act as global line manager of the Clinical Operations Head and local Clinical Operations Managers as applicable.

• Accountable for the global organizational structure, hiring and talent development within the CS&I Clinical Operations Management organization.

• Ensure high-quality study operations support in all TM studies and across all CS&I Line Functions (as applicable), in compliance with regulatory, timelines and budget requirements.

• Accountable for global resourcing study operations support and staffing to ensure appropriate study operations support within CS&I.

• Lead the 3rd party resource strategy and collaboration with internal and external partners to complement clinical operations support through a flexible and cost-effective resourcing model.

• Oversight and adherence to quality standards within the CS&I Clinical Operations organization.

• Ensures continuous review of study operations processes and resourcing to identify efficiencies and promote innovative solutions and implementation of change.

• Core member of CS&I Trial Leadership team providing operational excellence to ensure TM study success.

• Ensure seamless collaborations across the CS&I line functions and other departments in the company (including country organizations) on clinical operations support.

• Act as main contact for the TM Academy and foster strong collaborations within CS&I and other departments in the company on talent attraction, development and exchange

Essential Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification or work experience, preferably in life sciences or nursing.

• Strong knowledge of clinical trials, clinical operations, early clinical development and scientific environment.

• Proven leadership skills and ability to build and lead organizations.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with successful presentation capabilities.

• Excellent teamwork in a multidisciplinary environment.

• Recognized for combining operational and scientific excellence in Drug Development.

• Fluent oral and written English

Benefits & Rewards

At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.

Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role:

• 150,500.00 - 279,500.00 CHF Annual

The base salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.

In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters.

The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave.

In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters. Long-term equity awards granted at group level may also be part of your package. Further details will be provided during the application process.

Pay equity is a fundamental principle of our employment policy and reflects our commitment to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that treats all employees with dignity and respect, as outlined in our Code of Ethics.

Read our brochure to learn more about our global total rewards offering:

https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdf

Note: Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements, including provisions of collective bargaining agreements where applicable. A full overview of your compensation package, including any relevant collective bargaining agreement details applicable to your role based on your employment location and Novartis employer entity, will be communicated separately to you during the application process.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO

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

Budget Management, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Coaching, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Lifesciences (Inactive), People Management, Risk Management, Risk Monitoring