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Group Head - Data Management

Novartis - Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh

Manage, direct and coordinate Data Management activities within a Group of projects (e.g. TA/BU) to enable all projects to be conducted to a consistently high standard with respect to cost, quality and timelines. . Select, recruit, develop, manage, motivate, coach and appraise the performance of direct reports and ensure high quality performance management across DM Group. 2. Establish a partner and customer-orientated TA / BU. 3. Ensure provision of timely, efficient, high quality Data Management deliverables for clinical projects and trials within the Group. 4. Coordinate the activities of the Group in the management and documentation of databases from clinical trials. 5. Track and assign appropriate resources within the Group in line with Company priorities in order to meet timelines for Data Management deliverables. 6. Provide input to and undertake the implementation and maintenance of global working practices and standards. 7. Contribute to the development of the Data Management organization through his/her global leadership role on the management team. 8. Represent Data Management as well as other EDM partners at the CD&MA operations meetings and provide timely feedback to partners. 9. Lead and support clinical & non-clinical special projects. 10. Support the establishment of training programs (technical and professional skills) for DM staff and ensure staff training is conducted and properly documented. Minimum requirements University or college degree in life science, computer science, pharmacy, nursing or equivalent relevant de-gree. Fluent English (oral and written). 1. Ideally 8 or more years of experience in drug development with at least 6 years in Data Management activities. 2. At least 3 years line management or global project team leadership experience. 3. Strong technical and problem solving skills, and ability to evaluate computer systems for Data Management. 4. Excellent understanding of clinical trials methodology, GCP and medical terminology. 5. Ability to work independently, under pressure, demonstrating initiative and flexibility through effective and innovative leadership ability. 6. Attention to detail and quality focused. 7. Excellent organizational, planning, resource and global project management skills. 8. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to operate effectively in an international environment. 9. Strong negotiation and diplomacy skills. 10. Excellent understanding of physiology, pharma-cology and clinical study objectives and the drug development process. 11. Ability to mentor, coach within DM and cross functionally, and coordinate internal and external training. 12. Excellent people management skills with positive leadership, innovative, and collaborative behaviors.