Do you want to be part of a dynamic team that drives clinical trial activities? Are you an experienced professional who is passionate to drive innovation in clinical development? Then keep reading - we may have just the right job for you! We have an exciting opportunity in Clinical Development Centre (CDC) Türkiye and looking for a new CDC Innovation and Implementation Manager! This role will be based in Istanbul Türkiye and you will be directly reporting to the Clinical Operations Excellence Head. Apply today and join us for a life-changing career!
The position
As our CDC Innovation and Implementation Manager, you will be responsible for leading and coordinating improvement and innovation projects. As well as tracking and analysing clinical activities throughout CDC Türkiye, with the aim of maximizing clinical quality, operational excellence and business results.
The main tasks are the following but are not limited to:
Being the primary contact (Implementation Lead) in all HQ/regional CMR (Clinical Medical Regulatory) improvement projects to be executed in CDC Türkiye Performing clinical quality and site visits to clinical trial sites in alignment with the regional/CDC/affiliate priorities with the main focus on assessment of the implementation of the new processes and systems and to reveal the needs for further improvement Identifying training needs within the CDC and develop trainings in line with regional/CDC/affiliate needs based on the results of visit to sites and Novo Nordisk staff assessments Tracking of clinical trial performance deliverables throughout the CDC and analysing reports to support CDC Management and Trial operations staff Ensuring support to CDC management by creating/maintaining process, tools and systems to share information and documents (TEAMs, Yammer, Share drive, etc) Qualifications
In order to be considered, you need to hold a Life Sciences Degree, ideally with a post graduate qualification in research. As well as have proven experience within clinical research (CRA/Lead CRA), Project Management, and in conducting clinical trials in accordance with GCP methodology. You should have excellent command over in English. Other important requirements are:
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize workload to meet business deadlines Excellent knowledge of clinical trial methodology and pharma business Excellent presentation and training skills Computer literacy and IT skills, including high standard of proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Excel, Power BI, Power Apps, CTMS, EDC, COSMOS, and Veeva Vault) Therapeutic areas knowledge as applicable - demonstrated understanding of diseases and treatments As a person you are open and communicative. With a strong analytical mindset, ready to work together in a team to achieve desirable results. You are organized and love to plan, and when faced with challenges, you use your decision making and problem-solving skills to come up with optimal solutions.
About the Department
Our Clinical, Medical, Regulatory (CMR) Department provides timely, accurate, and updated services to support Novo Nordisk in all therapeutic areas. The Clinical, Medical, Regulatory Department is a team of skilled and committed experts within medical, clinical, regulatory,. Clinical Development Centre Turkey is responsible whole clinical operations activities within Türkiye and project management of clinical studies conducting in Ukraine, Lebanon, Algeria, Saudi and Morocco. Team consists of more than 90 employees.