Senior Clinical Research Associate
About the role
Drive clinical trials forward where it matters most - at the site level and with patients at the center. As a Senior CRA at Novartis, you will manage trusted site relationships and perform on-site and remote monitoring activities to support the initiation, conduct, and timely completion of Phase I – IV trials in compliance with International Council for Harmonization / Good Clinical Practices (ICH/GCP), local regulations, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and monitoring procedures. Serving as a key point of contact for investigational sites, you will proactively manage site performance, recruitment, quality, risks, and issue resolution to ensure sustainable trial execution and high-quality data delivery. Assigned to complex trials and/or less experienced sites, you may also act as a Subject Matter Expert, support audit and inspection readiness activities, ensure timely implementation of corrective actions, and collaborate with local and global cross-functional teams to drive process improvements that help bring innovative therapies to patients faster.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead assigned sites as the primary point of contact throughout study delivery
- Build strong relationships to ensure site performance, quality, and milestone achievement
- Manage Phase I to Phase IV trials per monitoring plans and company procedures
- Conduct site initiation visits and deliver ongoing training for site personnel
- Perform remote and on-site monitoring to ensure compliance and patient safety
- Maintain accurate documentation and update all clinical systems in a timely manner
- Identify risks, resolve issues, and escalate concerns as needed
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive efficient study execution
- Support timely data query resolution and ensure data accuracy
- Act as a subject matter expert across study activities when required
Essential Requirements
- Minimum of three years of clinical site monitoring experience
- Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in science, healthcare, or a related field
- Strong understanding of clinical research and drug development processes
- Knowledge of ICH/GCP
- Able to manage multiple priorities and work independently
- Strong site management, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- Ability to travel extensively, including both domestic and international
Desirable Requirements
- Experience in radioligand therapy, chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy, or oncology
- Strong preference for candidate to be located in VA, DC, MD, DE, PA or NJ
Pay
The salary for this position is expected to range between $108,500 and $201,500 per year. The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.
Benefits
Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.
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