Senior Manager, Plain Language Trial Summaries

Senior Manager, Plain Language Trial Summaries 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join Novartis as Senior Manager, Plain Language Trial Summaries (PLTS) and play a crucial role in advancing clinical transparency and patient engagement. You will independently manage the preparation, translation, and dissemination of patient‑friendly trial summaries, ensuring compliance with EU Clinical Trial Regulations and Novartis standards. Your expertise will drive process excellence, regulatory alignment, and cross‑functional collaboration, making a meaningful impact on patient understanding and public trust in clinical research. Location: London, UK / Barcelona, Spain / Dublin, Ireland. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you. Responsibilities Manage multiple plain language trial summaries through all process steps, maintaining timelines and coordinating documentation for vendor contracts. Arrange and lead PLTS review meetings, oversee document reviews, and ensure study and medical lead input. Oversee finalisation, translation, and distribution of PLTS content by vendors, archiving key documents in management systems. Coordinate communications between vendors and clinical teams to ensure smooth project execution. Interpret and ensure accurate representation of trial data from clinical study reports in plain language summaries. Address and resolve questions from therapy areas and country representatives, identifying and mitigating timeline, quality, or resource issues. Review and maintain the Clinical Disclosure Office PLTS book of work and ensure completion of PLTS request for proposal processes. Stay current with global PLTS work practices and health authority regulations, harmonising Novartis transparency processes and standards. Organise and conduct client trainings to drive quality, compliance, and alignment with changing disclosure requirements. Represent Novartis to internal and external stakeholders, building effective relationships with global and country leaders. Essential For The Role Minimum bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline preferred. Over 5 years’ pharmaceutical industry experience, with proven cross‑functional drug development knowledge. Experience in writing protocols, clinical summary reports, disclosure results, or publications. Experience in multiple clinical indications and/or therapy areas. Prior experience using clinical trial management systems (CTMS) and document management systems (DMS). Proven leadership skills in clinical research, data management, project management, medical writing, or clinical disclosure. Ability to influence and work successfully in complex cross‑divisional matrix environments. Fluent English (oral and written). Desirable For The Role Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills, with a focus on results, compliance, planning, tracking, and problem solving. Proficiency in Good Clinical Practice, knowledge of clinical trial regulations and designs, and adaptability to changing environments. Commitment To Diversity & Inclusion Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve. Why Novartis Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? Benefits and Rewards Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally: #J-18808-Ljbffr