Study Grants Manager

Salary Range: £49,140.00 - £91,260.00 Band Level 4

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Location:

London / UK Relocation Support:
This role is based in London / UK.

• Translate clinical protocol schedules of assessment into accurate grant plans and Fair Market Value cost estimates.
• Lead grant plan development with study teams to support timely site contracting.
• Partner with Study Leaders to evaluate protocol design impacts on trial costs and operations.
• Contribute to forecasting accuracy through collaboration with study leads, start-up, and budgeting teams.
• Provide operational insights on study procedures, visit design, and cost drivers.
• Build strong partnerships with country organizations to support timely site selection and site contract negotiation.
• Prepare Fair Market Value assessments supporting investigator initiated and local studies.
• Partner with Grant Plan and FMV tool vendors to ensure assessment accuracy and continuous cost model improvements.
• Identify opportunities for productivity and operational efficiency, cost avoidance, and forecasting accuracy.
• Analyze protocol amendments and provide detailed comparisons of budget and cost impacts.

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or business, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience in drug development within the pharmaceutical industry or vendor/provider from Pharma.
• Strong understanding of clinical development and global clinical trial processes.
• Demonstrated expertise in clinical trial budgeting, forecasting, and site cost drivers.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice and clinical trial start-up activities.
• Experience using Grant Plan or similar costing tool, clinical databases, and clinical project management systems.
• Proven ability to deliver projects on time and within budget expectations.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Advanced knowledge and usage of MS Excel.

• Demonstrated experience driving clinical trial process improvements and adoption of innovative technologies.

At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together – and rewarding the people who make it happen.

Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: 49,140 - 91,260 GBP Annually. The base salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.

In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters.

The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a 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.

In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave.

Pay equity is a fundamental principle of our employment policy and reflects our commitment to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that treats all employees with dignity and respect, as outlined in our Code of Ethics.

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Note:

Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements, including provisions of collective bargaining agreements where applicable. A full overview of your compensation package, including any relevant collective bargaining agreement details applicable to your role based on your employment location and Novartis employer entity, will be communicated separately to you during the application process.

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams’ representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Budget Management, Clinical Trials, People Management, Project Planning, Vendor Management, Waterfall Model