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Clinical Operations Program Manager - Sponsor-dedicated

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Clinical Operations Program Manager – Single Sponsor (Novartis)

Are you a clinical operations professional with a passion for feasibility and strategic planning in global trials?

We are seeking a Clinical Operations Program Manager (Global Feasibility Lead) to join our Single Sponsor Department, dedicated exclusively to Novartis. In this role, you will lead early viability, feasibility, allocation, and site selection activities to support global clinical development programs.

What We’re Looking For

To thrive in this role, you should bring:

✅ 4–5 years of global feasibility experience in clinical trials
✅ Strong analytical and strategic planning skills, including scenario planning and risk management
✅ Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
✅ Proficiency in feasibility dashboards and data-driven decision-making
✅ Fluency in English and a Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences

✅ Excel expertise, ability to analyse data in large databases

What You’ll Do

As a Clinical Operations Program Manager, you will drive end-to-end feasibility and strategic allocation planning across global trials. Your key responsibilities include:

Feasibility Leadership – Conduct early viability, pre-IMB, and trial-level feasibility assessments. Lead survey analysis and consolidate insights to inform site selection.

Strategic Allocation & Scenario Planning – Validate allocation strategies using internal/external data and tools like Footprint Optimizer (FPO). Develop evidence-based timelines and risk mitigation plans.

Stakeholder Engagement – Prepare briefing materials, training resources, and coordinate cross-functional meetings. Track actions and deliverables.

Portfolio & Risk Management – Support portfolio tracking, tollgate reviews, and risk presentations. Draft SPF overviews and ensure compliance with internal systems (e.g., IMPACT, CREDI/Subway).

Operational Excellence – Manage feasibility documentation, pricing assumptions, and logistics for team meetings. Ensure quality handover to study teams.

What You’ll Deliver

Feasibility excellence across global trials
Data-driven allocation and site selection strategies
Scenario planning and risk mitigation outputs
Stakeholder-ready dashboards and briefings
Compliance with internal systems and documentation standards

This is an exciting opportunity to play a critical role in shaping global clinical trial strategy. If you're ready to bring your feasibility expertise to a high-impact role with a leading sponsor, we’d love to hear from you!

Please note this role is not eligible for the UK visa sponsorship.

Please note: due to sponsor requirements for the role only candidates based in the listed location/s will be considered. Any applications from candidates based outside of these locations will not be considered .

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at

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