Novartis

pharmaceutical

Head,ClinicalDocumentManagementIntegratedSystems

Spain FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Head, Clinical Document Management Integrated Systems at Novartis. Skills: Clinical Document Management, Integrated Systems, AI/ML, genAI, Leadership, Drug Development Process, Regulatory Compliance. Drive the implementation of the clinical records management systems innovation roadmap including ML/AI and relevant interfaces in partnership with GCO’s Technology and AI, DDIT, QA and other relevant business functions. Ensure efficient user support model for system related inquiries in a timely, ef”

Industry & Context.

pharmaceutical
Problems you'll solve

Problem solving; Conflict resolution

Eligibility Requirements

Home worker / hybrid position based in the UK., Novartis can not offer relocation for this position., Travel budget accountability for own resources., Project and External budget accountability for provided services

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Advanced degree or combination of Bachelor’s degree in information or life-sciences/healthcare and relevant industry experience., Significant years experience working in clinical research and development in the pharmaceutical industry (and/or Contract Research Organisations) with specific experience in clinical documentation and/or records & information management., experience in direct people management or matrix management of project/clinical teams., Deep understanding of drug development process, international drug approval procedures and standards (e.g. ICH-E3, ICH-E6, eCTD) and industry-wide standards in clinical document management (e.g. CDISC TMF reference model)., Demonstrated success in planning and executing cross functional change projects., influencing and presentation skills., Ability to communicate effectively at all levels., High organisational awareness, including experience working in multi disciplinary teams, across cultures and geographies., Good negotiation, problem solving and conflict resolution experience establishing trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders., Good understanding of machine learning, automated workflows and artificial intelligence capabilities applied to records management is strongly desired.

Nice to Have

Good understanding of machine learning, automated workflows and artificial intelligence capabilities applied to records management is strongly desired.

What You'll Do.

Drive the implementation of the clinical records management systems innovation roadmap including ML/AI and relevant interfaces in partnership with GCO’s Technology and AI

QA and other relevant business functions

Ensure efficient user support model for system related inquiries in a timely

efficient and resolutive manner

Ensure effective business system ownership including maintenance of business rules

user requirements and metadata standards for digital data interoperability

reuse and preservation

and business administration (BA) activities

Provide business leadership and support on GxP data/record migration and integration projects

Foster thought leadership in the clinical operations tech space through proactive external network and industry associations (e.g. CDISC) contribution

keeping sight of evolving tech builds trusted relationships with internal Compliance and QA functions as well as Health Authorities inspectors

review and evaluate annual performance objectives for the team in alignment with company goals

establishes priorities and distribution of work

forecasts demand and resource needs and contributes to the CDGM budget cycles

manage and develop associates through coaching and feedback

talent reviews and other available Novartis resources and tools

Effective vendor management as demonstrated by SLA and KPIs vs budget and resources within 5% of cost overruns

CDGM systems infrastructure compliant with Regulatory standards

Significant contribution to building CDGM high performing team

CDGM and travel budget accountability for own resources.

Project and External budget accountability for provided services

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner with GCO’s Technology and AI, DDIT, QA and other relevant business functions; Establish trusted relationships with internal Compliance and QA functions as well as Health Authorities inspectors; Work in multi disciplinary teams, across cultures and geographies

Communication Scope

Ability to communicate effectively at all levels; Presentation skills

Process & Methodology

Planning and executing cross functional change projects, Program Management

Full Job Description

**Job Description Summary** This position plays a critical leadership role in a complex matrix with all parts of the R&D organisation that contribute essential records for drug development and implement strategies that incorporate many systems that hold clinical trial data. The Head, Clinical Document Management Integrated Systems drives initiatives in the Clinical Document Management tech space for example for: the implementation and embedding of regulatory, safety and site document exchange mechanisms in a sustainable way of working and integration of these capabilities into future clinical TMF strategies; the integration of existing systems and functionalities with future direction including AI/ML, genAI and automated workflows; support Non-Interventional study information management needs; incorporating clinical information from external sources contributing to the conduct of studies (e.g. CROs, BD&L inlicensed partners) including processes and automation, integration of these into the TMF strategies. You would also be responsible for designing and developing new business processes and strategies while proactively identifying business risks and proposing and implementing strategies to manage the implications of these risks on the business. **Job Description** This position is a home worker / hybrid position based in the UK. Novartis can not offer relocation for this position. Please only apply if the country location suits you. **Key responsibilities but not limited to:** * Drive the implementation of the clinical records management systems innovation roadmap including ML/AI and relevant interfaces in partnership with GCO’s Technology and AI, DDIT, QA and other relevant business functions * Ensure efficient user support model for system related inquiries in a timely, efficient and resolutive manner * Ensure effective business system ownership including maintenance of business rules, user requirements and metadata standards for digital data interoperability, tran

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