21 Novartis jobs in the United Kingdom
Global Clinical Project Manager - Vendor Management Expert - Novartis Dedicated (home-based in Eu...

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Are you an experienced Vendor Management professional looking to make an impact in global clinical trials?
We are seeking a **Global Clinical Project Manager - Vendor Management Expert** to join our **Single Sponsor Department** , dedicated exclusively to **Novartis** . In this role, you 'll become an expert in **Vendor Management** for global clinical trials across all phases (Phase I-IV), ensuring seamless execution from study start-up through close-out.
**What We're Looking For**
To excel in this role, you should bring:
+ **Global Clinical Project Management experience**
+ **Strong Vendor Management expertise:** Central lab, eCOA, IRT, ECG, Imaging, Ancillaries and/or Patient Recruitment & Retention with experience in global clinical trials. (must have experience managing at least 2 of these vendors)
+ **Deep understanding of clinical operations processes** and vendor service categories.
+ **Excellent project management skills** to drive efficiency and collaboration
+ **Strong communication and influencing abilities** to partner effectively across functions.
+ **Proven ability to manage risk and performance issues** in a fast-paced environment
**What You'll Do**
As a **Global Clinical Project Manager - Vendor Management Expert** , you will be responsible for ensuring vendor deliverables are met with **quality and efficiency** at the trial level. Your key responsibilities include:
+ **Vendor Oversight & Coordination** - Manage vendor activities across the study lifecycle, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables.
+ **Study Start-Up Support** - Oversee vendor deliverables during study initiation, ensuring smooth onboarding and activation.
+ **Risk & Performance Management** - Track vendor performance, identify risks, and escalate issues as needed.
+ **Site Readiness & Activation** - Drive vendor activities to support site activations and ensure study milestones are met.
+ **Study Close-Out** - Coordinate vendor deliverables that support Database Lock and study closure.
**What You'll Deliver**
+ **Vendor service excellence at the study level**
+ **Vendor onboarding and performance tracking**
+ **KPI (Key Performance Indicator) and KQI (Key Quality Indicator) dashboards to monitor vendor effectiveness**
+ **Site readiness monitoring and documentation**
+ **Risk mapping with contingency planning**
+ **Vendor cost control and oversight**
**Please note this role is not eligible for the UK visa sponsorship.**
This is an exciting opportunity to play a **critical role in global clinical trials** , ensuring vendor excellence and operational success. If you're ready to take on a **high-impact role** with a leading sponsor, we'd love to hear from you!
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 is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create connections that accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments. Everything we do is part of a journey to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide.
To get there, we seek out diverse talent with curious minds and a relentless commitment to innovation and impact. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of helping customers improve the lives of patients everywhere. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.
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Global Clinical Project Manager - Vendor Management Expert - Novartis Dedicated (home-based in Eu...

Posted 6 days ago
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Are you an experienced Vendor Management professional looking to make an impact in global clinical trials?
We are seeking a **Global Clinical Project Manager - Vendor Management Expert** to join our **Single Sponsor Department** , dedicated exclusively to **Novartis** . In this role, you 'll become an expert in **Vendor Management** for global clinical trials across all phases (Phase I-IV), ensuring seamless execution from study start-up through close-out.
**What We're Looking For**
To excel in this role, you should bring:
+ **Global Clinical Project Management experience**
+ **Strong Vendor Management expertise:** Central lab, eCOA, IRT, ECG, Imaging, Ancillaries and/or Patient Recruitment & Retention with experience in global clinical trials. (must have experience managing at least 2 of these vendors)
+ **Deep understanding of clinical operations processes** and vendor service categories.
+ **Excellent project management skills** to drive efficiency and collaboration
+ **Strong communication and influencing abilities** to partner effectively across functions.
+ **Proven ability to manage risk and performance issues** in a fast-paced environment
**What You'll Do**
As a **Global Clinical Project Manager - Vendor Management Expert** , you will be responsible for ensuring vendor deliverables are met with **quality and efficiency** at the trial level. Your key responsibilities include:
+ **Vendor Oversight & Coordination** - Manage vendor activities across the study lifecycle, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables.
+ **Study Start-Up Support** - Oversee vendor deliverables during study initiation, ensuring smooth onboarding and activation.
+ **Risk & Performance Management** - Track vendor performance, identify risks, and escalate issues as needed.
+ **Site Readiness & Activation** - Drive vendor activities to support site activations and ensure study milestones are met.
+ **Study Close-Out** - Coordinate vendor deliverables that support Database Lock and study closure.
**What You'll Deliver**
+ **Vendor service excellence at the study level**
+ **Vendor onboarding and performance tracking**
+ **KPI (Key Performance Indicator) and KQI (Key Quality Indicator) dashboards to monitor vendor effectiveness**
+ **Site readiness monitoring and documentation**
+ **Risk mapping with contingency planning**
+ **Vendor cost control and oversight**
**Please note this role is not eligible for the UK visa sponsorship.**
This is an exciting opportunity to play a **critical role in global clinical trials** , ensuring vendor excellence and operational success. If you're ready to take on a **high-impact role** with a leading sponsor, we'd love to hear from you!
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 is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create connections that accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments. Everything we do is part of a journey to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide.
To get there, we seek out diverse talent with curious minds and a relentless commitment to innovation and impact. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of helping customers improve the lives of patients everywhere. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.
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Senior Formulation Scientist - Drug Development
Posted 10 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, development, and optimization of innovative drug formulations (e.g., oral solid dosage forms, injectables, topical applications) for various therapeutic areas.
- Conduct pre-formulation studies to understand drug-excipient compatibility, physicochemical properties, and stability.
- Develop and validate analytical methods for characterizing formulations and assessing drug release profiles.
- Oversee formulation scale-up activities, ensuring successful technology transfer from lab to pilot and manufacturing scales.
- Prepare comprehensive technical documentation, including formulation development reports, analytical method validation reports, and regulatory submission documents.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including analytical chemistry, process development, quality assurance, and regulatory affairs.
- Troubleshoot formulation challenges and implement robust solutions to ensure product quality and performance.
- Stay abreast of the latest advancements in pharmaceutical formulation science, drug delivery technologies, and relevant regulatory guidelines.
- Mentor and guide junior scientists, fostering a culture of scientific excellence and continuous learning.
- Manage external contract research organizations (CROs) for specific formulation development activities, ensuring project timelines and deliverables are met.
- PhD or Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutics, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience in pharmaceutical formulation development, with a proven track record in bringing drug products from concept to clinical trial stages.
- In-depth knowledge of various drug delivery systems and formulation techniques.
- Proficiency in relevant analytical techniques (e.g., HPLC, GC, DSC, XRPD) for formulation characterization.
- Strong understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and GMP requirements.
- Experience with regulatory guidelines (e.g., ICH, FDA, EMA) pertaining to drug development.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail and the ability to interpret complex data.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively present scientific findings.
- Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a remote research environment.
- Experience with statistical analysis software and design of experiments (DoE) is advantageous.
Principal Formulation Scientist - Drug Development
Posted 19 days ago
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Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutics, Chemistry, or a related field
- Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in pharmaceutical formulation development
- Proven expertise in developing various dosage forms (e.g., oral solids, injectables, topical)
- Strong understanding of pre-formulation, excipient selection, and drug-excipient compatibility
- Hands-on experience with formulation characterization techniques (e.g., DSC, TGA, XRPD, dissolution)
- Experience with pilot-scale formulation manufacturing and technology transfer
- Knowledge of GMP guidelines and regulatory requirements for drug development
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills
- Strong project management and organizational abilities
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration
- Ability to mentor junior scientists and contribute to scientific strategy
- Experience with specific therapeutic areas is a plus
Pharmaceutical Formulation Scientist - Drug Development
Posted 20 days ago
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- Designing, developing, and optimizing oral solid dosage forms (tablets, capsules) and potentially other dosage forms.
- Conducting pre-formulation studies to understand the physicochemical properties of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and excipients.
- Evaluating and selecting appropriate excipients to achieve desired drug release profiles and stability.
- Utilizing various laboratory techniques for formulation preparation and characterization (e.g., particle size analysis, dissolution testing, differential scanning calorimetry).
- Developing and validating analytical methods for drug product testing.
- Conducting stability studies to assess the shelf-life and performance of formulations under various conditions.
- Troubleshooting formulation challenges and proposing innovative solutions.
- Collaborating with analytical development, process development, and regulatory affairs teams.
- Documenting experimental procedures, results, and reports in accordance with company standards and regulatory guidelines.
- Staying current with scientific literature and industry trends in pharmaceutical formulation and drug delivery.
Senior Formulation Scientist - Innovative Drug Development
Posted 4 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and optimize novel drug delivery systems and formulations for various routes of administration (e.g., oral, injectable, topical).
- Conduct pre-formulation studies, including API characterization, solubility enhancement, and stability assessment.
- Perform compatibility studies and develop analytical methods for drug substance and drug product characterization.
- Utilize a range of formulation technologies and equipment, including granulation, coating, lyophilization, and sterile manufacturing processes.
- Execute experiments meticulously, document all findings accurately in laboratory notebooks and reports, and present results to project teams and management.
- Troubleshoot formulation challenges and propose innovative solutions.
- Collaborate closely with analytical chemists, process engineers, and clinical development teams to ensure successful project progression.
- Stay abreast of the latest scientific literature, regulatory guidelines, and industry trends in pharmaceutical formulation.
- Contribute to the preparation of regulatory submission documents (e.g., IND, NDA).
- PhD or MSc in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical formulation development, preferably within an R&D setting.
- Proven track record in developing various dosage forms, with a strong understanding of formulation science principles.
- Hands-on experience with laboratory equipment for formulation development and characterization.
- Proficiency in relevant analytical techniques (e.g., HPLC, GC, DSC, TGA, XRPD).
- Excellent understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and regulatory requirements.
- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Senior Clinical Research Scientist - Oncology Drug Development
Posted 2 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Design and develop clinical trial protocols for oncology assets, ensuring scientific rigor and regulatory compliance.
- Oversee the execution of clinical studies, providing scientific and medical expertise to cross-functional teams.
- Analyze and interpret complex clinical trial data, including efficacy and safety endpoints.
- Collaborate with regulatory affairs, statistics, and medical writing teams to prepare submissions and publications.
- Stay abreast of the latest scientific advancements, emerging trends, and competitive landscape in oncology drug development.
- Identify and engage with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and investigators in the field.
- Contribute to the strategic planning and decision-making processes for the oncology portfolio.
- Develop and present scientific data internally and externally at conferences and meetings.
- Ensure adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and all relevant regulations.
- Mentor junior scientists and contribute to the growth of the research department.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Ph.D. or M.D. in a relevant life science discipline (e.g., Oncology, Immunology, Pharmacology).
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in clinical research and drug development, with a significant focus on oncology.
- Demonstrated experience in designing and managing complex clinical trials (Phase I-III).
- In-depth knowledge of oncology disease areas, drug mechanisms, and current treatment paradigms.
- Strong understanding of regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA) and GCP.
- Excellent analytical, statistical interpretation, and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a proven track record of scientific publications and presentations.
- Ability to work effectively in a remote, fast-paced, and collaborative environment.
- Experience with data management systems and statistical analysis software is a plus.
- Strong leadership potential and ability to influence cross-functional teams.
This is a crucial role for an accomplished scientist passionate about making a difference in the fight against cancer. Join our innovative client and shape the future of oncology treatments.
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Principal Clinical Research Scientist - Oncology Drug Development
Posted 9 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Lead the scientific strategy and design of Phase I-III clinical trials for novel oncology therapeutics.
- Oversee the development of clinical protocols, investigator brochures, and other essential study documents.
- Provide scientific and clinical expertise to cross-functional teams, including clinical operations, data management, regulatory affairs, and biomarker development.
- Analyze and interpret complex clinical trial data, translating findings into strategic recommendations for drug development.
- Prepare high-quality scientific publications, abstracts, and presentations for key medical conferences and journals.
- Engage with key opinion leaders (KOLs) in oncology to gather insights and foster collaboration.
- Contribute to regulatory submissions (e.g., IND, NDA) by preparing relevant clinical sections.
- Stay abreast of the latest advancements in oncology research, emerging therapeutic modalities, and competitive landscape.
- Mentor and guide junior scientists and clinical development professionals.
- Ensure all clinical research activities comply with GCP, regulatory guidelines, and company policies.
- Ph.D. or M.D. in a relevant life sciences discipline (e.g., Oncology, Immunology, Molecular Biology).
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in clinical drug development, with a strong focus on oncology.
- Demonstrated success in designing and leading complex clinical trials.
- Expertise in cancer biology, tumor microenvironment, and current therapeutic strategies.
- In-depth knowledge of GCP, regulatory requirements, and clinical trial methodologies.
- Proven ability to analyze and interpret clinical data effectively.
- Excellent scientific writing and communication skills, with a track record of publications and presentations.
- Strong leadership capabilities and experience working in a matrixed environment.
- Ability to travel to Glasgow, Scotland, UK as required for key meetings and site visits.
- Experience with immuno-oncology and targeted therapies is highly desirable.
Associate Director - Project Management - FSP - Drug Development exp

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At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on - now and in the future.
**The PPD FSP Solution:**
PPD's Functional Service Provider division partner with and serve as an extension of our PPD team, supporting our customers key functions. We cover customer needs on every level, allowing them to do more with less, with an uncompromising commitment to quality. We deploy the same top-tier talent in ALL engagement models. Exceptionally trained, rigorously supported and technologically empowered to help customers manage capacity and set programs up for success.
Joining within our PPD FSP functional area, allows you to join the renowned PPD CRO and still gain invaluable client dedicated experience.
_Our client, a global mid-sized biotech company, focuses on developing innovative treatments for patients with autoimmune diseases. This fast-growing, international organization has a strong scientific foundation. If you're looking for a place where your work, in partnership with others, can have real impact-and where you're encouraged challenge yourself and contribute to breakthrough solutions , the_ **_A_** **_ssociate Director, Drug Development_** _role could be a great fit._
**Discover Impactful Work:**
The Associate Director within Drug Development will oversee high-level plans and progress for asset development, from pre-clinical stages to commercial launch. This role involves close collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure timely availability of documents and alignment with corporate strategy. Act as primary point of contact when concerning integrated cross-functional project planning and status. They closely collaborate with stakeholders who own, contribute to, and/or manage the project and the impact of decisions and changing circumstances. This to drive timely availability of documents as planned.
**A day in the Life:**
_Project Lead responsibilities:_
+ Serves as the primary contact between the sponsor and the organization at the project level.
+ On projects where the scope requires, ensures clear delineation in responsibilities and communication pathways for secondary project leads (such as lead in a specific region, lead for a specific vendor(s) or subset of delivery).
+ Drives and owns the overall delivery of the cross-functional project (time, cost, quality).
+ Ensures financial stewardship at a project level by demonstrating an intimate understanding of the contract, resource alignment to budget, management of Out of Scope activity, drive the Con Mod process/negotiations and team execution to timelines.
+ Establishes, communicates and manages customer expectations to achieve optimal delivery during the project.
+ Drives Risk Identification and Issue Resolution at project level (RBQM/RESOLVE).
+ Ensures project team compliance with organization policies, SOPs, ICH- GCP, regulatory and project specific requirements
_Oversight Director responsibilities:_
+ Accountable for strategic indication or client-specific portfolio management within a Therapeutic Unit.
+ Expertly navigates the need to dive in/dive out of situations while ensuring the Project Lead remains empowered .
+ Provokes critical thinking in Project Lead related to execution of delivery, financial negotiations and prioritization.
+ Provides insight into proposal strategy in prep for bid defense.
+ Works with Therapeutic Unit Head in development of business growth strategies.
+ Maintains awareness and engages as appropriate in the Con Mod process.
+ Communicates with People Manager(s) to support the development of the employee providing expertise and perspective related to client needs, indication and therapeutic knowledge.
_People Manager responsibilities:_
+ Accountable for the career development and performance management of a group of project delivery direct reports in line with The Core People Manager Expectations at the organization.
+ Partners with project team leadership and key stakeholders (i.e OD, SLT, BPL, DevOps, functional leadership) to ensure areas of development, training needs and coaching are aligned through routine and active engagement.
+ Provides coaching, soft skill and technical skill development to grow our Project Delivery talent.
+ Provides support/direction to direct report(s) with regards to knowledge of organization systems, processes and tools within Project Delivery.
+ Liaises with Resourcing Leads, TU Leadership and other key stakeholders to advocate for direct report(s), ensuring appropriate project assignment(s) and balance between career development and business needs.
+ Fosters collaboration and connections amongst peers.
+ Cultivates high quality relationships with each direct report to create a trusting environment.
+ Participates in Initiatives to foster talent development.
**Keys to Success:**
+ Advanced degree (Master or PhD) in a health-related discipline or equivalent experience.
+ At least 10 years of drug development experience across different disease areas.
+ At least 5 years of program management experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
**Knowledge, Skills, Abilities**
+ Strong leadership, communication, and collaborative skills.
+ Proven ability to mediate conflict and manage change.
+ Advanced project management skills and experience with MS Project.
+ PMP certification is an advantage.
+ Fluent in English (verbal and written).
+ Experience in Regulatory Affairs and/or Clinical Development is a plus.
PPD values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:
+ Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
+ Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours.
+ Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
+ May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.
+ Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
+ May require travel. (Recruiter will provide more details.)
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Principal Scientist - Drug Discovery & Development
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Key Responsibilities:
- Design, execute, and interpret complex experiments to drive drug discovery programmes forward.
- Lead and mentor a team of talented research scientists and technicians, fostering a culture of scientific excellence and collaboration.
- Develop and validate novel assays and technologies to support drug discovery efforts.
- Identify and evaluate promising therapeutic targets and lead compounds.
- Oversee preclinical studies, including in vitro and in vivo models, to assess compound efficacy and safety.
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including chemistry, pharmacology, toxicology, and translational science.
- Author high-quality scientific reports, manuscripts, and patent applications.
- Present research findings at internal meetings and external scientific conferences.
- Manage external collaborations with academic institutions and contract research organizations (CROs).
- Contribute to strategic planning for the R&D pipeline and portfolio management.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant laboratory safety regulations and best practices.
- Stay abreast of the latest scientific advancements and competitive landscape in relevant therapeutic areas.
- Ph.D. in Pharmacology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, or a related life science discipline.
- Minimum of 10 years of post-doctoral research experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, with a strong focus on drug discovery.
- Demonstrated leadership experience in managing scientific teams and projects.
- Deep expertise in (Specific therapeutic area relevant to fictional company, e.g., oncology, infectious diseases, neuroscience) and associated drug discovery methodologies.
- Proficiency in a wide range of in vitro and in vivo experimental techniques.
- Proven ability to design and execute complex research strategies and troubleshoot effectively.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of publications and presentations.
- Experience with biostatistics and data analysis software.
- Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- A passion for scientific innovation and a commitment to developing novel therapeutics.