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Job summary

Lead the end-to-end delivery of clinical studies from site initiation through to study close-out. Coordinate study activities, manage risks, and ensure compliance and quality standards are met across global teams.

Job details

Job Description Summary #LI-Hybrid Location: Montreal, Canada Additional Location: Toronto, Canada Relocation Support: This role is based in Toronto, Canada. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible. Imagine leading clinical studies that have the potential to transform patient outcomes around the world. As a Clinical Project Manager at Novartis, you will play a pivotal role in the successful delivery of clinical trials, driving execution from site initiation through to study close-out. Working across diverse teams and geographies, you will coordinate study activities, manage risks, champion quality and compliance, and ensure key milestones are achieved. This is an exciting opportunity to combine project leadership, collaboration and operational excellence to help bring innovative medicines to patients faster. Job Description Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end delivery of clinical studies from site initiation through study close-out. Drive study execution, tracking progress, timelines, risks and mitigation plans across assigned countries. Partner with global and local teams to achieve recruitment, quality and data delivery goals. Chair study team meetings and act as the primary operational contact for assigned studies. Monitor study performance and resolve operational challenges to maintain delivery against commitments. Champion compliance, patient safety and quality standards throughout the clinical trial lifecycle. Support continuous improvement initiatives and inspection readiness activities across the study portfolio. Essential Requirements Degree in a scientific, healthcare or related discipline. Experience leading clinical studies or complex clinical research projects. Strong understanding of the clinical drug development process and study execution activities. Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams within a matrix environment. Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice, ethical requirements and clinical research regulations. Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills. At Novartis Canada, we are determined to be a valued partner and advocate, with a deep understanding of patient needs along the entire care journey – from drug development, to diagnosis, to access and beyond. Part of the way we are doing this is by leveraging data, technology, and partnerships. Research & Development: we focus on four core therapeutic areas: Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolic, Immunology, Neuroscience and Oncology. We also develop and deliver treatments through other promoted and established brands, which today are helping millions of patients. Over the last three years, our average annual research and development investment in Canada was over $30 million, and we conduct clinical trial research in every region throughout Canada. Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: Novartis is committed to building outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse team’s representatives of the patients and communities we serve. Skills Desired

What you’ll do

Lead the end-to-end delivery of clinical studies from site initiation through to study close-out. Coordinate study activities, manage risks, and ensure compliance and quality standards are met across global teams.

Requirements

Requires a degree in a scientific or healthcare discipline and experience leading complex clinical research projects. Candidates must possess a strong understanding of clinical drug development processes and Good Clinical Practice regulations.

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Quality assurance · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Compliance · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Clinical Project Management
• Clinical Trials
• Risk Management
• Quality Assurance
• Compliance
• Stakeholder Management
• Problem-solving
• Communication
• Data Delivery
• Clinical Drug Development
• Good Clinical Practice
• Regulatory Compliance
• Cross-functional Leadership
• Site Initiation
• Study Close-out
• Project Management
• Timelines
• Milestones (Project Management)
• Problem Solving
• Operational Excellence
• Influencing Skills
• Influencing Without Authority
• Leadership
• Innovation
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Mitigation
• Research
• Immunology
• Advocacy
• Oncology
• Neuroscience
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Clinical Research
• Patient Safety
• Research And Development
• Good Clinical Practices (GCP)
• Drug Development

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Science & Research
• Management & Leadership
• Clinical Project Manager
• Research and Development Managers
• Clinical Research Coordinators
• Natural Sciences Managers