Summary
About the Role
Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Independently provide operational support to Biomarker Study Experts and clinical studies focusing on biomarkers and including reviews of clinical study protocol, site operations manuals, informed consent forms, sample collection table, instruction manual, central lab protocol/manual, and eCRF and other biomarker sample operation logistics and coordination including study setup, sample tracking/reconciliation, assay and vendor set up, sample/data upload and study closure
- Partners with Biomarker Study Experts and BMD SME to set up, implement and monitor biomarker assays at external service providers (ESP) in one or more biomarker modalities (e.g. Immunoassay, LC-MS, Flow cytometry, genetics, tissues, digital endpoints etc.) in TM clinical studies
- Support data transfer and data flows in LIMS and DTS (e.g. study creation, data flow, data transfer, etc.) for managed biomarkers and studies. Update study and project information in relevant reports and IT systems
- Identify, escalate and resolve assay troubleshooting, sample management issues, ESP, quality or performance issues and engage LF experts/SME, clinical trial leaders and data management as needed.
- Lead best practices, process and continuous improvement initiatives and innovations in sample, vendor, data and assay monitoring function
- Collaborate with other TM, BMD and GCO functions
- Operational knowledge of clinical trials: clinical study set up, clinical sample management, clinical sample analysis and managing external service provider (ESP) including central laboratories and/or specialized vendors
- Laboratory background and knowledge immunoassay and/or bioanalysis
- Knowledge of the drug development process, clinical biomarkers and working with translation clinical research.
- Strong project and time management skills, problem solving, communication and leadership skills.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements e.g. ICH/GCP, GLP, etc.
WHY NOVARTIS
769 million lives were touched by Novartis medicines in 2020, and while we’re proud of this, we know there is so much more we could do to help improve and extend people’s lives.
We believe new insights, perspectives and ground-breaking solutions can be found at the intersection of medical science and digital innovation. That a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment inspires new ways of working.
We believe our potential can thrive and grow in an unbossed culture underpinned by integrity, curiosity and flexibility. And we can reinvent what's possible, when we collaborate with courage to aggressively and ambitiously tackle the world’s toughest medical challenges. Because the greatest risk in life, is the risk of never trying! Imagine what you could do here at Novartis!
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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Accessibility and accommodation
Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.
