Summary
The 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.
*
o 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.
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Division
Development
Business Unit
Innovative Medicines
Location
Ireland
Site
Dublin (NOCC)
Company / Legal Entity
IE02 (FCRS = IE002) Novartis Ireland Ltd
Functional Area
Research & Development
Job Type
Full time
Employment Type
Regular
Shift Work
No
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