Clinical Research Associate - Maseeraty Graduate Program, UAE

Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Dubai is seeking UAE National candidates for their 12-month Emiratization Program. This role offers real-world experience in clinical research and various company functions. Successful completion of the program provides opportunities for permanent roles. The ideal candidate is a UAE National holding a Bachelor’s Degree received within the last three years and seeks a diverse and flexible work environment.

Benefits

Flexible working conditions

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• UAE National with a UAE Family Book.
• Bachelor’s Degree received in the past 3 years.
• Passion for working in a diverse and flexible environment.

Responsibilities

• Engage in company training to conduct clinical monitoring visits.
• Support local CRA in managing progress of assigned studies.
• Participate in clinical research training and site selection.

Skills

Clinical Research

Project Management

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in any field

Job description

Job Description Summary

Emirati Graduate Program Associate (Fixed Term Contract)

We are welcoming UAE National Talents to apply for our Novartis Emiratization Program which is a 12-month program that will provide you with real world experience that will allow you to put your theoretical learning into practice.

Go through a thorough onboarding and understanding of Novartis’ different functions including but not limited to Sales & Marketing, Medical, Value & Access as well as support functions.

Participate and lead key projects across the organization.

Build your management skills.

Successful completion of the 12 months program gives the Emirati talents an opportunity to apply to permanent roles within the organization.

If you are a UAE National, hold a UAE Family Book and have received a Bachelor’s Degree in the past 3 years and are passionate to join an organization that promotes an unbossed, diverse and flexible working environment; hurry and apply now.

The Clinical Research Associate role will engage in company training program to gain knowledge and skills required to independently conduct clinical monitoring visits in accordance with study protocol, following GCP and ICH guidelines, local regulations as well as Novartis SOPs. Responsible to deliver data within timelines and required quality standard.

Job Description

Major Activities

1. Complete appropriate Gen Med and project specific training as well as general CRA training as required, including therapeutic, protocol and clinical research training to perform job duties.
2. Gain experience in study procedures by working with Clinical Research Associate (CRA), Clinical Operation Lead (COL) roles.
3. Gain knowledge and experience on site selection process, initiation, monitoring and close out visits in accordance with contracted scope of work and good clinical practices.
4. Gain knowledge and experience on the studies protocol related training to the allocated sites, and with support of local CRA, establishes regular lines of communication with sites if needed to manage ongoing project expectations and issues.
5. Support local CRA in evaluating the quality and integrity of study site practices related to the proper conduct of the protocol and adherence to applicable regulations. Escalate quality issues to COL.
6. Support local CRA in managing the progress of assigned studies by tracking regulatory submissions and approvals, recruitment and enrollment.
7. Under close supervision, support the local CRA in tracking the trials execution milestones; identify problems; resolve issues and elevate as appropriate.
8. Under Close Supervision, facilitate preparation and Arching of the study documents; resolve problems as required.

Key Learning

1. Trained on RWE Activities.
2. Trained on the process: SOPs, WPs, guidance.
3. Accompany CRA for site selection and initiation visits (double visits).
4. Study management system training and access.
5. TMF Maintenance and archival on electronic document management systems.
6. Support to prepare study submission package.

What Does Work at Novartis Look Like?

• We are a diverse group of 200+ associates across the Gulf region, with more than 30 nationalities.
• We offer flexible working conditions with a hybrid working model which allows you to work from home during the working week.
• We have an inspired, curious and unbossed working environment led with integrity.
• We promote personal growth and career development opportunities.

Skills Desired