Study Director

22 hours ago

Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Novartis Farmacéutica Full time

We are currently seeking a Study Director to join our global team in Dublin, Ireland.

The Study Director is the leader of the cross-functional clinical trial team (CTT), guides planning and management of the assigned clinical study/studies end-to-end to achieve global objectives. Accountable for proactive, iterative operational planning with effective contingencies and embedded risk management mindset in CTT. Oversee budget and people allocation within assigned study/studies. The Study Director promotes operational excellence through process improvement and knowledge sharing across studies. Fosters an empowered, psychologically safe organization that can navigate a matrix environment, learns, and adjusts quickly to changing conditions and business needs. The Study Director is accountable for resolution of study management operational issues and impediments within assigned study/studies.

About the Role

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the clinical trial team in collaboration with the Clinical Operations Program Head (COPH), ensuring delivery of complex global studies.
  • Create effective CTT dynamics and achieve performance, priorities, and communication in close collaboration with CTT sub-team leaders.
  • Guide planning and decision making at the study level, ensuring assigned clinical studies are delivered per the Operational Execution Plan (OEP) and clinical study protocol.
  • Foster an agile culture within assigned studies, working to achieve sprint goals and cycles, thereby maximizing collaboration and minimizing dependencies.
  • Oversee study recruitment and responsible for activating mitigation strategies.
  • Achieve excellence in study operations and management through process improvement.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in life sciences/healthcare (or a clinically relevant degree). An advanced degree is preferred.
  • At least 7 years of recent experience in clinical research or drug development spanning clinical activities in Phases I through IV studies of medium to high complexity.
  • At least 3-5 years of recent contribution to and accomplishment in all aspects of conducting clinical studies (e.g. planning, executing, reporting and publishing) of medium to high complexity in a global matrix environment within the pharmaceutical industry or a contract research organization.
  • At least 3 years recent people management in a complex matrix environment. Experience in managing people strongly preferred.
  • Proven abilities in negotiation and conflict resolution, strategic thinking, strong analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience in developing effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills (both oral and written), with the ability to communicate across all levels.

Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients' lives.

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