Contracting Specialist

Key Responsibilities：

• Supports country SSU strategy in close collaboration with SSO Study Start-Up Team Lead and SSO Study Start-UpManagers to ensure SSU timelines and deliverables are met according to country commitments
• Accountable for coordination, preparation, and execution of clinical study contracts and amendments (PI, site, institution, MSA, local vendors, etc. as applicable) in assigned projects
• Tracks and oversees contract status incl. dispatch and return of contracts
• Negotiates financial & legal conditions, escalates issues as applicable​
• Single point of contact for local Legal and ERC (e.g., for patient reimbursement topics)
• ​Develops and standardizes local contract templates (e.g., for EC submission if required by local regulation) and MSAs
• Ensures adherence to financial standards, prevailing legislation, ICH/GCP, IRB/IEC, Health Authority and SOP requirements
• Implements innovative and efficient processes which are in line with Novartis strategy

Essential Requirements:

• Commercial or medical training (e.g., vocational qualification) or a degree in scientific or health discipline with experience in clinical operations and/or project management
• Fluent in both written and spoken English, local language as needed
• 1+ years of experience in clinical operations or equivalent
• Understanding of clinical drug development with particular emphasis on trial set-up, and contracting
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve and mediate complex issues
• Understanding of the international aspects of drug development process, including strong knowledge of international standards (GCP/ICH), health authorities (FDA/EMEA), local/National Health Authorities regulations and Novartis standards

Desirable Requirements:

• Strong interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Independent, dynamic, structured and committed way of working

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Accessibility and Accommodation:

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