Clinical Research Associate Manager

Novartis (Singapore) Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis (Singapore) Pte Ltd is seeking an experienced Clinical Research professional to oversee CRA performance, resource planning, and audit support.

The role emphasizes leadership, global regulatory knowledge (GCP/ICH), and strong collaboration with project managers to enhance site performance and recruitment strategies. Domestic and international travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in a scientific or health field; advanced degree preferred.
• Min. 7 years of clinical research experience including planning, execution and monitoring of trials.
• Strong project management and team leadership capabilities.
• Thorough understanding of clinical drug development, GCP/ICH standards, and health authority regulations.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
• Proficiency in digital and technological tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee CRA performance, development, and coaching to ensure delivery, productivity, and quality performance indicators.
• Manage and allocate CRA resources to studies and sites, ensuring balanced workloads and quality monitoring.
• Monitor and approve CRA travel and expenses to ensure compliance with T&E policy and budget.
• Collaborate with SSO Clinical Project Managers to support recruitment strategies and site performance.
• Ensure timely communication with vendors and align resource needs and expectations.
• Oversee vendor monitoring performance targets, including site recruitment commitments, timely data entry, and issue resolution.
• Support clinical development audits, site audits, and inspections, ensuring CAPA follow-up and implementation.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Digital tools proficiency

Travel readiness

Education

Degree in a scientific or health discipline

Advanced degree preferable

Job description

Key Responsibilities:-

• Oversee CRA performance, development, and coaching to ensure delivery, productivity, and quality performance indicators
• Manage and allocate CRA resources to studies and sites, ensuring balanced workloads and quality monitoring
• Monitor and approve CRA travel and expenses to ensure compliance with T&E policy and budget
• Collaborate with SSO Clinical Project Managers to support recruitment strategies and site performance
• Ensure timely communication with vendors and align resource needs and expectations
• Oversee vendor monitoring performance targets, including site recruitment commitments, timely data entry, and issue resolution
• Support clinical development audits, site audits, and inspections, ensuring CAPA follow-up and implementation.

Essential Requirements :-

• A degree in a scientific or health discipline; an advanced degree is preferable
• Minimum 7 years of experience in clinical research, including planning, executing, and monitoring clinical trials
• Strong project management and team leadership capabilities
• Thorough understanding of clinical drug development, international standards (GCP/ICH), and health authority regulations
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed
• Proficiency in digital and technological tools

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.