Clinical Data Strategy Lead — Hybrid Trials

Novartis; East Hanover (NJ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 222,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Novartis seeks a Clinical Study Data Lead based in East Hanover, NJ, with a hybrid work model (12 onsite days per month). You will partner with Clinical Trial Teams to shape end‑to‑end data delivery across multiple trials, ensuring quality, compliance, and timely data readiness for submissions.

You will lead data management activities, define trial data strategies, oversee data collection to lock, and mentor colleagues in a regulated R&D environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in life sciences, computer science, or a related field; postgraduate qualification in a relevant field is beneficial.
• Proven experience managing clinical trial data and driving clinical data strategy and execution across multiple studies and delivering to deadlines.
• Ideally a minimum of 5-8 years’ experience in clinical data management.
• Strong knowledge of clinical trial methodology, good clinical practice (GCP), and medical terminology.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to influence stakeholders across functions and organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical data management activities across multiple trials, ensuring high-quality, timely, and compliant data outputs.
• Define and drive trial-level data strategies aligned with program objectives, data standards, and regulatory expectations.
• Oversee end-to-end data management from data collection and database design through data cleaning, review, and database lock readiness.
• Represent Clinical Data Management in Clinical Trial Team and Data Quality Team forums, influencing decisions and resolving data topics with clarity and urgency.
• Identify and manage data risks, dependencies, and cross-trial issues through proactive mitigation, root cause analysis, and timely escalation where needed.
• Reinforce Quality by Design, audit readiness, and consistent application of standards and processes across assigned trials.
• Share insights, lessons learned, and practical guidance to strengthen decision-making and continuous improvement across the trial portfolio.

Skills

Clinical data management

Data strategy

Cross-functional leadership

Data analysis

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field

Job description

Novartis seeks a Clinical Study Data Lead based in East Hanover, NJ, with a hybrid work model (12 onsite days per month). You will partner with Clinical Trial Teams to shape end‑to‑end data delivery across multiple trials, ensuring quality, compliance, and timely data readiness for submissions.

You will lead data management activities, define trial data strategies, oversee data collection to lock, and mentor colleagues in a regulated R&D environment.