Environmental Sustainability Project Manager

About the Opportunity

The Environmental Sustainability Project Manager supports Novartis’ aspiration to be a catalyst for positive change in environmental sustainability by managing key strategic sustainability initiatives primarily across the clinical related Development Line Functions (namely GCO, CD and GCS), in collaboration with Clinical Trial Teams, Operations and Social Impact & Sustainability as key stakeholders, and in close alignment with the Global Drug Development, Clinical ES Lead.

Responsible to further advance and implement the Clinical ES Roadmap, which includes the systematic set-up and execution of “greener” clinical trials. Target is to minimize the own environmental footprint of Development and to act as enabler for reduced environmental impacts in before mentioned Business Units of Novartis by embedding a sustainability mindset across the organization and within its supply and value chain to ultimately minimize Novartis’ environmental impacts.

The Environmental Sustainability Project Manager supports the implementation and execution of diverse environmental sustainability projects and initiatives within clinical trials by collaborating with internal and external stakeholders and providing data insights for improved decision making and the fulfillment of clinical trial emission reporting commitments.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to all operational trial deliverables, according to timelines, budget, operational procedures, quality/compliance and performance standards
• Ensure proper handling of all study close out activities including but not limited to site close out, final drug accountability and audit readiness of Trial Master File documentation
• Report of technical complaints/adverse events/special case scenarios related to Novartis products within 24 hours of receipt
• Distribution of marketing samples (where applicable)
• Support the design and execution of key strategic sustainability initiatives
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to integrate environmental sustainability in processes and decision-making of clinical trial design and operations
• Develop data models and data analytics solutions for the measurement of Novartis clinical trials environmental footprint
• Drive the implementation and improvement of emission measurements across functions related to clinical trials
• Lead matrix teams and enable the Green Trials Network and its individual workstreams to effectively achieve its objectives
• Ensure effective communication and continuous improvement to reach high quality standards

About You

Extensive experience and successful performance and track record in managing multi-functional strategic Projects, Programs and Change Management with internal & external stakeholders. Comprehensive knowledge about Clinical Development and Clinical Trial Operations as well as operational excellence project management. Proven analytical, process-oriented and data driven mindset. Proven self-starter with experience in initiating and ensuring delivery across geographically and functionally diverse teams by successfully managing interfaces to other functions. Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, problem solving, and consulting/facilitation skills. Previous experience in establishing a structure and mindset of continuous improvement & developing strategic and operational goals; can flexibly adapt to changing customer requirements.

Eligibility

Advanced degree in science, engineering, business, or other related discipline required. Financial Management expertise, Project Management expertise, Collaborating across boundaries expertise, Operations Management and Execution.

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