Hybrid Senior CRA: Site-Facing Clinical Trials Lead

Novartis AG; Schweiz; Hybrid; CHF 18,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Employee recognition

Job summary

Novartis AG is seeking a Clinical Research Associate / Sr. Clinical Research Associate for a dual posting in a hybrid role based in Santo Amaro, Brazil. You will monitor Phase I–IV trials, build site partnerships, and ensure high-quality trial execution while maintaining compliance and data integrity.

The role emphasizes on-site and remote monitoring, risk mitigation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver trials with excellence and patient safety as top priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in scientific or healthcare-related discipline.
• Experience with clinical trial processes and GCP/ICH guidelines is expected.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with trial sites.
• Fluency in English and local language for Santo Amaro role.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact between Novartis and clinical trial sites.
• Manage Phase I–IV study sites ensuring protocol compliance.
• Conduct site initiation visits and training on amendments.
• Perform on-site and remote monitoring to ensure patient safety and data integrity.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence with sites.
• Promote compliance with ethical standards and regulatory requirements.
• Build strong site relationships to enhance patient recruitment.
• Lead site closeout activities and proper documentation.

Skills

Clinical Research

Clinical Trials

CTMS

Data Integrity

Life Science

Collaboration

Decision Making

Analytical Thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in science/healthcare

Tools

CTMS

Job description

Novartis AG is seeking a Clinical Research Associate / Sr. Clinical Research Associate for a dual posting in a hybrid role based in Santo Amaro, Brazil. You will monitor Phase I–IV trials, build site partnerships, and ensure high-quality trial execution while maintaining compliance and data integrity.

The role emphasizes on-site and remote monitoring, risk mitigation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver trials with excellence and patient safety as top priorities.