Assoc Dir, Clinical Data Acquisition and Mgmt
NovartisWant to see how your resume matches up to this job? A free trial of our JobsAI will help! With over 2,000 biopharma executives loving it, we think you will too! Try it now — JobsAI.
Role Summary
We are looking for a leader of our ~ 20 Clinical Data Acquisition Specialists, Clinical Data Scientists and Coding Specialists. This key role will ensure adequate staffing/resource allocation for the delivery of the portfolio to the TA area (managing attrition, hiring, talent retention); people management/career development and employee engagement of the community. This role will also facilitate the sharing of resources between groups in order to meet company goals and objectives. If you have leadership experience in Clinical Data Mgmt, don’t miss this opportunity!
Responsibilities
- Recruit, manage and develop team of Clinical Data Acquisition and Management (CDAM) associates/roles (Clinical Data Scientists, Clinical Data Acquisition Specialists and Coding Specialists) to ensure high-performance
- Facilitate a customer-oriented Clinical Data Acquisition and Management group, role modeling behaviors for the team as per the Novartis’ Values and Behaviors.
- Accountable for the assignment of resources and workload and ensure sharing of resources between groups in order to meet company objectives and priorities
- Partner with the functional mentors within own community and Functional Experts within CDAM to ensure associates are empowered and able to take the right decisions to solve issues at the trial/program delivery level.
- Participate in Health Authority inspections as required
- Build and establish a strong team spirit and creates a team founded on technical ability, excellence in performance and exhibiting the Novartis' Values and Behaviors
- Lead/support non-clinical special projects and initiatives. Provides subject matter expertise through self/through team to special projects as needed
- Highlight the need for training programs and support the establishment of these (technical and professional skills) for Clinical Data Acquisition Management associates and ensure their training is conducted and properly documented. To ensure all training needs for their community are addressed, and training compliance of their associates is maintained.
- Ensures high quality communication and information flow on status of trials to stakeholders, mitigates and manages risks
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in life science, computer science, pharmacy, nursing or equivalent relevant degree
- 10 years’ experience in Drug Development with at least 6 years' in Clinical Data Management
- 4 years line management or leadership experience
- Proven leadership, collaboration and organizational skills with demonstrated ability to successfully manage simultaneous trials and meet deadlines
- Excellent understanding of clinical trials methodology, GCP and medical terminology
- Must be able to anticipate challenges and risks and proactively suggest/implement solutions
- Ability to work under pressure demonstrating agility through effective and innovative team leadership
- Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to operate effectively in a global environment.
- Ability to influence and communicate across functions and to external stakeholders
Skills
- Leadership and people management
- Resource planning and workload management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Regulatory knowledge (Health Authority expectations)
- Communication and stakeholder management
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in life science, computer science, pharmacy, nursing or equivalent relevant degree
Additional Requirements
- Prior experience in Pharma