Choose LocationChoose Location# Clinical Scientific Expert Group HeadREQ-10062043Sep 15, 2025Ireland### SummaryThe CSE Group Head (CSE GH) supervises Clinical scientific experts (CSE I/ CSE II). Responsible for competency building of the team by coaching the Clinical Scientific Expert. The CSE GH facilitates their allocation across Development Programs/ Brands for planning and tracking all activities pertaining to one or more Development Programs/ Brands. Responsible for allocating/ balancing resources aligning with Clinical Development Functional Heads (CD-FH), Global Program Clinical Heads (GPCH), Therapeutic Areas Heads (TA Heads) and based on the Development Unit/portfolio needs.### About the Role**Key responsibilities:*** Selects, recruits, develops, manages, motivates, coaches, and appraises direct reports to ensure high-quality performance and career development.* Manages resource assignments, workload distribution, and sharing within groups to meet company objectives and priorities.* Provides support to address and resolve issues, identifying solutions for remediation.* Builds a strong team culture focused on expertise, performance, and alignment with Novartis values and behaviors.* Leads special projects, initiatives, and supports training programs for technical and professional skills within the team.* Acts as a Subject Matter Expert for key operational areas influencing the Clinical Scientific Expert Group and broader clinical development.* Collaborates with QA on audit readiness, regulatory inspections, and Health Authority compliance.* Promotes cultural change and integrates change management concepts aligned with Novartis objectives, focusing on data-centric mindset and capability building.**Essential requirements:*** Advanced degree in life sciences/healthcare (e.g., PharmD, PhD, MD, etc.) preferred; experience in multinational organizations required.* ≥3 years experience in clinical study planning, execution, and publishing in industry/Academia, or 5+ years in Clinical Operations/Scientific roles; team/matrix management experience preferred.* Strong understanding of trial design principles (e.g., objectives, bias reduction, statistical methods, ethics) and clinical development processes, including GCP knowledge.* Thorough knowledge of clinical data collection/reporting systems (e.g., EDC tools, Rave, OC-RDC); ability to analyze trends and interpret/report data effectively.* Medical/scientific expertise with strong writing skills; capable of interpreting, discussing, and representing trial/program data.* Demonstrated leadership, planning, and people management skills, including mentoring/coaching within matrix environments.* Analytical background with proficiency in statistical methods; experience detecting data trends and escalating issues appropriately.* Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills; ability to collaborate across boundaries for shared success.**Why Novartis:****Join our Novartis Network:****Benefits and Rewards:** Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally:DevelopmentInnovative MedicinesIrelandDublin (NOCC)IE02 (FCRS = IE002) Novartis Ireland LtdResearch & DevelopmentFull timeRegularNoNovartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.REQ-10062043### Clinical Scientific Expert Group Head
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