[Hiring] SMM Feasibility Manager @Novartis

Role Description

Shape where clinical trials can succeed before they even begin. As an SMM Feasibility Manager, you will turn site insights, clinical data, operational experience, and local market knowledge into recommendations that influence country and site selection for clinical trials. Working across global and local teams, you will assess feasibility, identify risks and opportunities early, and help establish realistic enrollment strategies. Your insights and ability to challenge assumptions will directly support faster study start-up, effective recruitment, and successful clinical trial delivery for patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead country-level feasibility assessments, translating site, patient, and operational insights into evidence-based recommendations.
• Identify and evaluate potential sites using historical performance, local expertise, competitive intelligence, and relevant data sources.
• Analyze feasibility findings to establish realistic site, patient enrollment, and study delivery commitments.
• Identify risks and opportunities early, recommending mitigation strategies to strengthen study allocation, start-up, and recruitment.
• Partner with study teams and site management/start-up colleagues to accelerate start-up and support effective recruitment planning.
• Collaborate across global and local teams to influence study strategy, feasibility decisions, and successful execution.
• Serve as the country feasibility subject-matter expert, appropriately challenging assumptions and escalating critical risks.

Qualifications

• Scientific degree with relevant clinical trial, clinical development, or project management experience.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in clinical development, clinical operations, feasibility, study start-up, or a related pharmaceutical industry role.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills to translate feasibility data and site insights into clear recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence effectively within complex, cross-functional and global matrix environments.
• Working knowledge of clinical trial protocols, study design, and clinical development processes, with the ability to identify operational feasibility considerations and engage appropriate subject-matter experts when needed.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills, with fluency in written and spoken English.

Benefits

• Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: $145,600 - $270,400 Annually.
• Variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources, and global recognition programs.
• Flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave.
• Performance-based bonus eligibility depending on certain performance parameters.
• Commitment to pay equity and creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment.