摘要
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Step into a role where your work truly matters. As a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) at Novartis, you’ll help advance innovative treatments by ensuring excellence in clinical trial execution. Working within Study & Site Operations in Global Drug Development (GDD), you’ll manage site relationships and oversee on-site and remote monitoring from initiation through completion of Phase I–IV trials. You’ll ensure compliance with ICH/GCP, local regulations, and SOPs, while proactively managing site performance, recruitment, and quality. As the main point of contact for sites, you’ll identify needs early and resolve issues efficiently. Join a passionate team, support breakthrough science, and help deliver life-changing therapies to patients faster.
About the Role
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage study sites to ensure compliance with protocols, regulations, and Novartis procedures
- Conduct site initiation visits and deliver tailored training to site personnel
- Perform ongoing site monitoring to ensure data quality and patient safety
- Implement site management strategies to address compliance and operational issues
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all monitoring activities
- Ensure continuous updates to global and local electronic systems
- Identify, resolve, and escalate site-related issues as appropriate
- Maintain up-to-date Trial Master Files and collect essential site documents
- Support audit and inspection readiness, ensuring timely corrective actions
- Collaborate with internal teams to support recruitment and contingency planning
Essential Requirements:
- Degree in a scientific or health-related discipline; advanced degree preferred
- Fluent in written and spoken English
- Up to two years of experience in clinical research, with focus on monitoring and trial execution
- Strong knowledge of international standards including GCP and ICH
- Proven ability to manage sites independently and resolve issues proactively
- Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed
- Full UK driving license
Desirable Requirements:
- Experience working in a global pharmaceutical or CRO environment
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? http://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture
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Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.
