About the Role

　　Remote

　　The Site Partnership Manager is a regionally based (Mid-West) individual contributor who is responsible for managing strategic accounts that conduct clinical trials. This influential role will proactively manage customer relationships to cultivate key relationships and optimize the cooperation with selected trial sites to improve performance in clinical studies (phase I-IV, global, regional, local) in all Franchises (all disease areas) regarding patient numbers, timelines and quality and thus establishes Novartis as partner of choice in clinical trials. This position will work collaboratively across various local and global Trial Management Operations groups (Strategy, Finance, Training, Contracting, Medical).

　　Your key responsibilities:

　　In cooperation with study sites:

　　• Prepare and implement Site Partnership Strategic Plan in cooperation with assigned study sites and US Medical, when appropriate

　　• Communicate Novartis standards & expectations to partner sites for current and future clinical trial collaborations.

　　• Support and optimize speed of site initiation readiness as well as achievement of committed patient numbers in partner sites.

　　• Be single point of contact for all US TMO and for the relevant external stakeholders (e.g., departments heads, investigators, pharmacists, clinic administration) over all therapeutic areas at assigned sites.

　　Novartis internal:

　　• Optimize Novartis processes with the goal to simplify and speed up study start-up with focus on site set-up.

　　• Guides and oversees partner site activities regarding overarching topics, in particular execution of the partner site Strategic Plan

　　• Communicate knowledge regarding sites and the overarching topics to the organization and inform and recommend relevant functions actively (e. g. site selections)

　　This regional position can be based remotely in any of the following states (there may be some restrictions based on legal entity). Mid-West: MO, LA, OK, KS, TX, CO, IA

　　Please note that this role would not provide relocation as a result. The expectation of working hours and travel (domestic and/or international) will be defined by the hiring manager. This position will require 50% travel.

　　Diversity & Inclusion / EEO

　　The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.

　　Role Requirements

　　Minimum requirements:

　　• Bachelor's Degree in scientific or health discipline

　　• Minimum 10 years' experience in in the pharmaceutical industry and at least 5 years of experience in clinical trial management

　　• Capable of leading and influencing in a matrix environment, without direct reports

　　• Comprehensive understanding of all aspects of clinical drug development with particular emphasis on monitoring and study execution

　　• Strong project management capabilities with demonstrated ability to problem solve and mediate complex issues

　　• Detailed understanding of the international aspects of drug development process, including expert knowledge of international standards (GCP/ICH), health authorities (FDA/EMEA), local/National Health Authorities regulations and Novartis standards

　　• Demonstrated negotiation and conflict resolution skills both internal and external (site relationships)

　　Ability to travel up to 50%

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　Advanced degree in scientific/healthcare

　　Why Novartis: Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people's lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us! Learn more here: https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

　　You'll 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

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

　　Accessibility and Reasonable Accommodations: The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [email protected] call +1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

　　Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary: The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $151,000 - $226,000/year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/23 through 12/31/23, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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　　Division

　　Development

　　Business Unit

　　GCO GDD

　　Location

　　USA

　　Site

　　St. Louis, MO

　　Company / Legal Entity

　　Novartis Pharmaceuticals

　　Functional Area

　　Research & Development

　　Job Type

　　Full Time

　　Employment Type

　　Regular

　　Shift Work

　　No