SSO Associate Clinical Project Manager

About the role

Novartis is looking for an SSO Associate Clinical Project Manager to lead country-level execution of clinical studies from initiation through close-out. You will work closely with global and local stakeholders and global teams to deliver high-quality clinical trials that support the timely development of innovative medicines for patients.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of assigned clinical studies at the country level
• Collaborate with global and local stakeholders to manage study progress, risks and issues
• Manage timelines, progress and KPIs to ensure quality and delivery
• Drive patient recruitment performance with sites and Clinical Research Associates
• Ensure data quality and regulatory compliance in line with GCP and internal standards
• Review monitoring outputs and drive timely issue resolution and escalation
• Support audit readiness and continuous improvement initiatives

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific or health-related discipline
• At least three years of experience in clinical research, including trial oversight or monitoring
• Solid understanding of the clinical drug development process and study execution
• Knowledge of international clinical trial standards and regulatory requirements
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Ability to work effectively in a global matrix environment

Desirable requirements

• Experience in clinical trial project management or study leadership
• Experience working with global or multinational study teams