Scientific Communications - Operations Lead

Summary

The Medical Operations Lead supports the TA Content Development Team on various operational aspects of assigned projects/activities. The role also provides project support to the Scientific Writer across the delivery lifecycle with agreed specific responsibilities related to Fuse/MLR review and approval which will help the writer to focus on the scientific content.

About The Role

Location – Hyderabad Hybrid

Major Responsibilities

• Execute services and meet planned deliverables in line with defined roles and responsibilities agreed with business colleagues.
• Support set-up and maintenance of information in Datavision and other systems as applicable: Update data, timelines, milestones, author agreements, debarment checks, Ethics Committee (EC)/Health Authority (HA) authorizations, etc. on an ongoing basis.
• Support TA Scientific Lead with budget management, ensuring accurate planning, tracking and reporting of budget as applicable. Perform Good receipt booking in line with Vendor financial report and project status, as required.
• Support set-up and maintenance of Veeva Vault (or other content repository): Ensuring that all key documents are present and approved as appropriate. Follow up with Medical Communications Lead at agreed frequency for maintenance.
• Support in External Service Provider coordination including contract, procurement and budget management
• Responsible for project management support to the Scientific Writer ensuring the end-to-end effective project delivery and approval through medical legal regulatory review across:
• Initiate and create / amend a submission package (as required)
  

Minimum Requirements

Education

Relevant educational background in life sciences/Healthcare (Ideally a bachelor's degree or above in life sciences) or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Experience Required

3-4 years of operational experience in a pharmaceutical company: 1 – 2 years' experience with medical legal review or relevant industry experience a plus

Skills/Qualifications

Experience in finance: forecast, actuals, cost reconciliation, a plus
Strong technical and organizational skills (Excel, PowerPoint)Detail oriented.

Why Novartis:

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