
Principal Clinical Data Scientist
- Dublin
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead functional activities for a medium to large sized project in phase I to IV clinical studies in Novartis Global Development Organization.
- Co-ordinate activities of Data Managers either internally or externally.
- Make data management decisions and propose strategies at study or project level.
- Ensure application of consistent data management processes, influence increased standardization and documentation across assigned project/programs -Comply with company, department and industry standards and processes.
- Provide and implement data Management solutions; ensure knowledge sharing.
- Leads process and training deliverables within multiple platforms, franchises or therapeutic areas. Develops strategies to ensure effective training and knowledge retention.
- Progresses towards complete, compliant, agile and simple end to end processes and effective training (Protocol/Measure through Analysis and Reporting).
- Representative in all audits and inspections, centralizing and aligning the team in audit preparation, readiness and response.
- Act as subject matter expert (SME) or, as assigned, lead process improvement/non clinical project initiatives.
- Develops risk Mgmt strategies to prevent data quality/coding issues from derailing projects -Reporting of technical complaints / adverse events / special case scenarios related to Novartis products within 24 hours of receipt -Distribution of marketing samples (where applicable)
- Degree / Masters qualified in a relevant area
- Ideally 9+ years’ experience in Drug Development with at least 8 years' in Clinical Data Management
- Experience working across several end to end studies
- Strong leadership, collaboration and organizational skills with proven ability to successfully manage simultaneous trials and meet deadlines
- Excellent understanding of clinical trials methodology, GCP and medical terminology
- Proven ability to interrogate and view data through various programming/GUI techniques.