Clinical Research Medical Advisor

Novartis; Guamúchil; Hybrid; MXN 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis is seeking a Clinical Research Medical Advisor (CRMA) to shape trial strategy and drive operational excellence across indications in Mexico. You will partner with investigators and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality trials on schedule while ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires advanced medical/scientific training and a track record in pharmaceutical development.

Qualifications

• Experience in pharmaceutical clinical development and medical strategy.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive trial execution.
• Strong understanding of GCP/ICH and regulatory interactions.

Responsibilities

• Validate study designs and assess clinical/medical feasibility.
• Contribute to start-up activities to accelerate site initiation.
• Provide medical expertise to trial teams and sites for IRB/EC interactions.
• Contribute to ICF content with patient-centric language and safety considerations.

Skills

Clinical Research

Clinical Trials

Drug Development

Health Sciences

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Advanced scientific degree in Medicine, Pharmacy, or Life Sciences

Job description

Job Description Summary

WORK ARRANGEMENT: Hybrid Working, #LI-Hybrid
LOCATION: Mexico City, Mexico
RELOCATION SUPPORT: This role is based in Mexico City, Mexico. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.

What if your expertise could help accelerate the development of life-changing medicines for patients around the world? As a Clinical Research Medical Advisor (CRMA), you will play a pivotal role in bringing innovative therapies closer to patients by shaping clinical trial strategy, driving operational excellence, and partnering with leading investigators and healthcare experts. This is a unique opportunity to combine scientific expertise with cross-functional leadership, influencing the successful delivery of clinical development programs while helping Novartis reimagine medicine for people everywhere.

Job Description

As a CRMA, you will provide Clinical Development and indication expertise specific to Country/Cluster, and together with the clinical trial operations team, drives the execution of clinical trials with high quality and within planned timelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Validates study designs, is accountable for, and makes the final decision on the clinical/medical trial and program feasibility of implementing a clinical trial protocol based on medical/clinical practice and analysis of the competitive environment in the country.

• Actively contributes to scientific/clinical/medical aspects of the start-up phase to ensure fast clinical trial site start-up.

• Provides clinical/medical expertise to clinical trial operations team members and clinical trial sites for Institutional Review Boards (IRB)/ Ethics Committee (EC) interactions.

• Decides on site/Country-specific scientific/clinical/medical content of the Informed Consent Form (ICF) as needed and ensures appropriateness of patient suitable language.

• Provides scientific/clinical/medical expertise during interactions with Country/Cluster external Experts (e.g., Regulatory Authorities, Medical Experts, Advisory Boards, Patient Advocacy Groups, etc.).

• Drives patient recruitment strategies and proactively address enrolment and data quality challenges.

• Collaborate across functions to deliver high-quality clinical trials on schedule and in compliance.

Essential Requirements

• Advanced scientific degree in Medicine, Pharmacy, or Life Sciences and ideally, 3 years of clinical development experience in the pharmaceutical industry or clinical practice

• Ability to manage a study from a scientific/medical/clinical perspective, and a demonstrated capability to problem solve and mediate complex scientific/clinical/medical/operational issues.

• Ability to lead effectively by communicating well, motivating a cross functional team, and handling and delegating responsibilities.

• Ability to evaluate protocol feasibility and solve complex clinical challenges.

• Sound understanding of the overall clinical development process, and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH)/ Good Clinical Practice (GCP) principles

• Excellent communication skills with experience influencing cross-functional stakeholders.Fluency in Spanish & English are essential.

• Demonstrate an agile mindset by setting clear priorities, collaborating openly, and using feedback to make step-by-step improvements

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

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

Accessibility and accommodation:

Novartis is committed to work with and provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Why Novartis:

Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

Benefits and Rewards:

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Skills Desired

Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Drug Development, Health Sciences, Regulatory Compliance