Clinical Project Manager

CA04 (FCRS = CA004) NOVARTIS PHARMA CANADA INC.; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis Canada is seeking a Clinical Project Manager responsible for leading end-to-end clinical studies from site initiation through study close-out. You will drive study execution, manage timelines, risks, and quality while partnering with global and local teams to meet recruitment and data delivery goals.

This role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, regulatory compliance, and patient safety across a matrix environment, with hybrid work options in Montreal or Toronto.

Qualifications

• Degree in a scientific, healthcare or related discipline.
• Experience leading clinical studies or complex clinical research projects.
• Strong understanding of the clinical drug development process and study execution activities.
• Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams within a matrix environment.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice, ethical requirements and clinical research regulations.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of clinical studies from site initiation through study close-out.
• Drive study execution, tracking progress, timelines, risks and mitigation plans across assigned countries.
• Partner with global and local teams to achieve recruitment, quality and data delivery goals.
• Chair study team meetings and act as the primary operational contact for assigned studies.
• Monitor study performance and resolve operational challenges to maintain delivery against commitments.
• Champion compliance, patient safety and quality standards throughout the clinical trial lifecycle.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and inspection readiness activities across the study portfolio.

Skills

Clinical study management

Cross-functional leadership

GCP & regulatory knowledge

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s or higher in life sciences

Job description

Job Description Summary #LI-Hybrid

Location: Montreal, Canada Additional Location: Toronto, Canada Relocation Support: This role is based in Toronto, Canada.

Imagine leading clinical studies that have the potential to transform patient outcomes around the world. As a Clinical Project Manager at Novartis, you will play a pivotal role in the successful delivery of clinical trials, driving execution from site initiation through to study close-out. Working across diverse teams and geographies, you will coordinate study activities, manage risks, champion quality and compliance, and ensure key milestones are achieved. This is an exciting opportunity to combine project leadership, collaboration and operational excellence to help bring innovative medicines to patients faster.

Job Description Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of clinical studies from site initiation through study close-out.
• Drive study execution, tracking progress, timelines, risks and mitigation plans across assigned countries.
• Partner with global and local teams to achieve recruitment, quality and data delivery goals.
• Chair study team meetings and act as the primary operational contact for assigned studies.
• Monitor study performance and resolve operational challenges to maintain delivery against commitments.
• Champion compliance, patient safety and quality standards throughout the clinical trial lifecycle.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and inspection readiness activities across the study portfolio.

Essential Requirements

• Degree in a scientific, healthcare or related discipline.
• Experience leading clinical studies or complex clinical research projects.
• Strong understanding of the clinical drug development process and study execution activities.
• Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams within a matrix environment.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice, ethical requirements and clinical research regulations.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.

At Novartis Canada, we are determined to be a valued partner and advocate, with a deep understanding of patient needs along the entire care journey – from drug development, to diagnosis, to access and beyond. Part of the way we are doing this is by leveraging data, technology, and partnerships.

Research & Development

we focus on four core therapeutic areas: Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolic, Immunology, Neuroscience and Oncology. We also develop and deliver treatments through other promoted and established brands, which today are helping millions of patients. Over the last three years, our average annual research and development investment in Canada was over $30 million, and we conduct clinical trial research in every region throughout Canada.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

Novartis is committed to building outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse team’s representatives of the patients and communities we serve.

Skills Desired

Improving the lives of people living with disease takes more than innovative science. It takes a focus on the needs of people and a community committed to meeting them. It takes a team of people like you. Working together. Learning together. Thriving together. Discover how you can join us in changing people’s lives.