Clinical Research Associate (Multiple Roles)

Novartis UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Minimum 14 weeks parental leave

Insurance plans

Retirement plans

Flexible/hybrid working options

14 weeks paid parental leave

Job summary

Novartis UK in London is seeking a Clinical Research Associate to manage monitoring across Phase I–IV trials. You will maintain strong site partnerships, ensure high-quality execution, and drive risk-based monitoring in a field-facing role.

Role requires a scientific degree and at least 1 year of clinical research experience, with English fluency and knowledge of GCP/ICH guidelines. Hybrid/and London-based work is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or healthcare discipline.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in clinical research.
• Understanding of Good Clinical Practice and ICH guidelines.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and health authorities.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills to collaborate with clinical trial sites.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with good organization and time management.
• Analytical and risk-based thinking with ability to identify issues and implement mitigation.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary liaison between Novartis and trial sites.
• Manage Phase I–IV sites ensuring protocol compliance.
• Lead site initiation visits and training on study protocols.
• Conduct on-site and remote monitoring for safety and data integrity.
• Assess site performance and implement mitigation actions.
• Identify gaps and drive continuous improvement with sites.
• Promote ethical standards, data privacy, and regulatory compliance.
• Foster strong site relationships to aid patient recruitment.
• Oversee site closeout activities and documentation.

Skills

Clinical research experience

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Risk-based thinking

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in scientific or healthcare-related discipline

Job description

Summary

Job Title: Clinical Research Associate

Location: Field Force (London / UK)

Relocation Support: This role is based in London / UK. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.

Step into a role where your work directly advances clinical innovation and brings life-changing therapies closer to patients. As a Clinical Research Associate, you will be at the forefront of trial delivery—building trusted site partnerships, ensuring high-quality execution, and driving performance across Phase I–IV studies. In this site-facing role, you will take ownership of monitoring activities, proactively identify risks, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure trials are delivered with excellence, integrity, and impact.

About The Role

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as primary point of contact between Novartis and clinical trial sites, ensuring strong, collaborative partnerships
• Manage assigned Phase I–IV study sites in compliance with protocols, monitoring plans, and regulatory requirements
• Conduct site initiation visits to ensure site teams are fully trained on study protocols and expectations
• Deliver ongoing training for amendments and new site personnel to maintain compliance and consistency
• Perform on-site and remote monitoring activities to ensure patient safety, data integrity, and protocol adherence
• Proactively assess site performance, identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies to improve outcomes
• Identify process gaps and collaborate with sites to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Promote a strong compliance culture, ensuring adherence to ethical standards, regulations, and data privacy requirements
• Build strong site relationships to enhance patient recruitment and reduce operational challenges
• Lead site closeout activities, ensuring completion of follow-up actions and proper documentation and archiving

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or healthcare-related discipline
• Minimum 1 year of experience in clinical research
• Understanding of clinical trial processes, including Good Clinical Practice and International Council for Harmonization guidelines
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements and standards, including global and local health authorities
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills to effectively collaborate with clinical trial sites
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, demonstrating strong organization and time management skills
• Analytical and risk-based thinking with the ability to identify issues and implement effective mitigation strategies
• Fluency in written and spoken English and the local language

Desirable Requirements

• Strong understanding of the drug development process and clinical research methodologies
• Monitoring or site management experience strongly preferred

Benefits & Rewards

At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.

Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: 32,690 - 60,710 GBP Annual

The base salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.

The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave.

In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters.

Pay equity is a fundamental principle of our employment policy and reflects our commitment to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that treats all employees with dignity and respect, as outlined in our Code of Ethics.

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