Clinical Research Associate Manager

Novartis Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis Singapore seeks a Clinical Research Associate Manager & Monitoring Services Oversight Manager to lead CRA performance and vendor oversight across clinical trials in Singapore.

The role combines people leadership with operational monitoring, ensuring GCP/ICH compliance and optimal CRA resource allocation for sites and studies. Travel may be required; a focus on quality and collaboration drives success.

Qualifications

• Degree in a scientific or health discipline is required or equivalent.
• Minimum 7 years of clinical research experience across trials.
• Strong project management and leadership abilities are essential.
• Thorough understanding of GCP/ICH and health authority regulations.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
• Proficiency with digital tools used in clinical trials.

Responsibilities

• Oversee CRA performance, development, and coaching to ensure delivery, productivity, and quality performance indicators.
• Manage CRA resources to studies and sites with balanced workloads and quality monitoring.
• Monitor and approve CRA travel and expenses to ensure policy compliance.
• 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 and data entry.
• Support clinical development audits, site audits, and inspections, ensuring CAPA follow-up.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

GCP/ICH knowledge

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences

Advanced degree preferred (MS/PhD)

Tools

Digital tools proficiency

Job description

Summary

Internal Role Title: Clinical Research Associate Manager

Location: Singapore

Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.

About The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced individual to join our team as a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) Manager & Monitoring Services Oversight Manager. This dual role involves overseeing the performance and development of CRAs, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring the quality and compliance of monitoring activities in clinical trials. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in clinical research, excellent leadership capabilities, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities effectively.

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

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