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When we put our heads together, we can do brilliant work. And when we do brilliant work, we can achieve remarkable things for patients as we positively transform healthcare. We are looking for a Central Integrated Scientific Review Committee Lead.
Summary

When we put our heads together, we can do brilliant work. And when we do brilliant work, we can achieve remarkable things for patients as we positively transform healthcare. We are looking for a Central Integrated Scientific Review Committee Lead.

The Central Integrated Scientific Review Committee Lead (CISR Committee Lead) plays a key role in the review and approval of clinical documents across therapeutic areas in Development. Key to the role is following documents from C-ISRC submission to finalization, including meeting preparation, meeting management and documentation via minutes for completeness, consistency and process adherence.

In collaboration with the C-ISRC Chair and Co-Chair (Clinical Development Head) you will act as project manager in the review cycle and associated activities for high-quality and efficient C-ISRC meeting. Key outcomes are high-quality concept sheets, protocols and clinical development plans. Key systems include Collaborative Authoring Tool (CAT), and various tracking systems.

This role can be based in London, UK in a hybrid working approach.

About The Role

Your responsibilities will include;

Manages C-ISRC Review process for approximately 100+ clinical documents each year
Ensures appropriate C-ISRC documentation and meeting management
Assists in the development of high-quality protocols and other clinical documents via addressing C-ISRC processes/workflow related questions, and training and guidance as appropriate
Works with various systems and trackers to ensure smooth C-ISRC workflow (includes CAT, Please Review, Document Management System, etc.); may work on system improvement as appropriate
Serves as back-up to fellow C-ISRC Leads and may attend C-ISRC meetings to take minutes or co-facilitate the sessions
Manages timely key data entry to create reports from appropriate systems and facilitate tracking of key metrics for the C-ISRC Office
May assist in audits and inspection readiness as needed/related to C-ISRC process/documentation
Supports other C-ISRC and Clinical Development projects and activities as appropriate (e.g. updating guidance, contributing to trainings and best practice sharing, etc.)

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Bachelor’s degree in science; Advanced degree, or equivalent, in science or healthcare preferred.
5+ years’ experience in pharmaceutical industry
Strong knowledge of clinical drug development process, including trial design, GCP, regulatory processes, and clinical project management
Working knowledge of IT systems and trackers, including Document Management System
Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation and meeting management skills
Advanced medical/scientific writing and communication skills
Ability to influence wide variety of stakeholders in a matrix environment.

Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting, and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together?

https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

Commitment To Diversity & Inclusion

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse team’s representative of the patients and communities we serve.

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Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together?https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

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Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Employment type Full-time
Job function Job function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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