SSO Finance Specialist

Responsibilities

• Support country study start-up strategy and timelines in collaboration with SSO leadership
• Lead investigator payment execution, partnering with study start-up, clinical, and contracting teams
• Manage budget planning, forecasting, and cost tracking across assigned clinical projects
• Ensure accurate setup and validation of investigator contracts within clinical financial systems
• Execute internal controls and maintain compliance with financial, regulatory, and quality standards
• Translate grant plans into localized payment structures aligned with study requirements
• Collaborate with Trial Grants Experts to ensure alignment and continuous process improvement
• Prepare and submit Trial Cost Forms and maintain accurate system updates across platforms
• Resolve site payment inquiries and proactively monitor and communicate payment status
• Drive process innovation and efficiency while engaging externally with investigators and site offices
• Essential Requirements
• Degree in Economics or a Scientific discipline with relevant clinical or financial experience
• Minimum one year experience in clinical operations, project management, or accounting environments
• Strong understanding of clinical drug development, including study start-up and contracting processes
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice, health authority requirements, and local regulatory frameworks
• Solid financial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
• Proven ability to resolve complex issues and navigate cross-functional challenges
• Structured, proactive, and independent working style with strong attention to detail
• Fluent in English with effective communication skills across global matrix organizations
• Benefits & Rewards
• At Novartis, we're committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.
• Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role:
• 33,500 - 62,100 euro 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.
• 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.
• Read our brochure to learn more about our global total rewards offering:
• https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdf
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO paragraph
• Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.
• Skills Desired
• Clinical Trials, Conflict Management, Contract Management, Effective Communication, Financial Analysis, Negotiation Skills

Benefits

Additional Information

Salary Range: €33,500.00 - €62,100.00 Job Description Summary Job Title: SSO Finance Specialist #LI-Hybrid Location: Milan, Italy Relocation Support: This role is based in Milan, Italy. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible. Drive the financial heartbeat of clinical trial start-up. As an SSO Finance Specialist, you will play a critical role in ensuring studies launch smoothly by managing budgets, payments, and financial oversight with precision and impact. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you'll help translate strategy into action-enabling seamless execution while ensuring full compliance with global standards. This is an opportunity to contribute to life-changing clinical research while developing expertise at the intersection of finance and operations. Job Description

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