Global Lead, Early-Phase Clinical Trials

Novartis; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) with company match

Generous leave & programs

Job summary

Novartis in Cambridge, MA seeks a Clinical Scientist to lead and support translational medicine trials from design to reporting. You will collaborate across the global network, drive study protocols, and contribute to trial governance while mentoring teammates and advancing data-enabled, patient-centric trial approaches.

You will work in a dynamic team focused on early-phase studies, applying rigorous scientific and operational standards to deliver high-quality results for patients worldwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or healthcare.
• 6+ years of experience in clinical trials development.
• Broad knowledge of the drug development field; pharma industry preferred.
• Strong project management experience; planning, prioritization and organizational skills.
• Demonstrates high learning agility in therapeutic area.

Responsibilities

• Operationally and scientifically lead complex clinical studies.
• Drive and deliver aspects of global clinical trial execution from study design to final reporting.
• Lead the matrix-management of robust global clinical trial teams with internal and external partners.
• Drive the development of clinical study protocols and execution plans.
• Ensure quality conduct and document standards across the trial lifecycle.
• Lead clinical data review.
• Contribute to project/program level plans.
• Mentor junior team members when applicable.
• Support optimization of standard methodologies and an open learning environment.
• Leverage data and digital tools to advance trial design and patient-centric approaches.

Skills

Project management

Planning

Prioritization

Organization

Learning agility

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences/healthcare

Advanced degree (PhD/MD/PharmD/Master's)

Job description

Novartis in Cambridge, MA seeks a Clinical Scientist to lead and support translational medicine trials from design to reporting. You will collaborate across the global network, drive study protocols, and contribute to trial governance while mentoring teammates and advancing data-enabled, patient-centric trial approaches.

You will work in a dynamic team focused on early-phase studies, applying rigorous scientific and operational standards to deliver high-quality results for patients worldwide.