SSO Country Manager

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About the Role Novartis Pharma Schweiz is seeking an SSO Country Manager to lead clinical operations strategy and execution in Saudi Arabia. This is a full-time position for a professional with over 10 years of experience in the field. The role focuses on driving country participation in global development studies and ensuring the successful delivery of clinical trials. Key Responsibilities Lead country clinical operations strategy and execution across the clinical trial portfolio. Drive country participation in global development studies through effective feasibility, site selection, activation, and recruitment strategies. Ensure delivery of study timelines, enrollment commitments, quality standards, and budget targets. Build, develop, and maintain strong partnerships with investigators, study sites, and external stakeholders. Foster a strong quality and compliance culture, ensuring adherence to GCP, ICH, local regulations, and Novartis standards. Lead, develop, and coach clinical operations teams while driving a high-performance culture. Collaborate closely with Medical, Portfolio, Start-up, Monitoring, QA, and Global Development teams to optimize trial execution. Drive innovation, continuous improvement, and patient-focused clinical trial delivery. Qualifications and Experience A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience is required for this position. Demonstrated ability to lead clinical operations strategies and execution. Experience in driving country participation in global development studies. Strong understanding of GCP, ICH, local regulations, and quality standards. Proven leadership and team development skills. Compensation and Benefits In addition to a base salary, this role may be eligible for a performance-based bonus , depending on specific performance parameters. Further details regarding compensation will be provided during the application process. Novartis is committed to pay equity, ensuring that salary is determined based on gender-neutral objectives such as relevant skills, competencies, and experience. Work Environment and Culture Novartis is dedicated to fostering an outstanding and inclusive work environment with diverse teams. The company offers competitive benefits, which may include insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources, and global recognition programs. Flexible and hybrid working options are provided where possible, along with a minimum of 14 weeks of paid parental leave. Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements. Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Novartis is committed to building an inclusive work environment and diverse teams that are representative of the patients and communities served. The company's employment policy reflects a commitment to creating an equitable and inclusive environment that treats all employees with dignity and respect.