Job ID REQ-10041824Mar 10, 2025IrelandSummaryWe are currently seeking an Associate Director – Senior Study Leader to join our global team in Dublin, Ireland.The Associate Director - Senior Study Leader (SSL) is the leader of the cross-functional clinical trial team, guiding the planning and management of the assigned studies end to end to achieve global objectives. The SSL will oversee the study budget and people allocation within assigned study/studies. The SSL promotes operational excellence through process improvement and knowledge sharing across studies, fostering an empowered, psychologically safe organization that can navigate a matrix environment, learns, and adjusts quickly to changing conditions and business needs. The SSL is accountable for resolution of study management operational issues and impediments within assigned study/studies.About the RoleKey Responsibilities:Lead the clinical trial team in the delivery of multiple medium to complex global studies, promoting a learning and sharing environment, consistent performance, and operational excellence.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 be responsible for activating mitigation strategies.Achieve excellence in study operations and management through process improvement.Bachelor’s degree in life sciences/healthcare or clinically relevant degree. An advanced degree is a plus.At least 4 years of recent involvement in clinical research or drug development, spanning Phases I through IV clinical activities.≥ 3 years of recent experience in conducting clinical studies (e.g. planning, executing, reporting and publishing) in a global/matrix environment within the pharmaceutical industry or a contract research organization.Experience managing people globally within a complex matrix environment is 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 to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together?Join our Novartis Network: Not the right Novartis role for you? Sign up to our talent community to stay connected and learn about suitable career opportunities as soon as they come up.Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
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