Senior Clinical Sciences Trial Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Equity eligibility

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Novartis in Cambridge, MA seeks an experienced Clinical Scientist/Trial Leader to plan and execute translational medicine trials. You will collaborate across a global network, drive protocol development, and manage end-to-end trial operations in a hybrid work setting.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, patient-centered study design, and leadership of cross-functional teams, with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6+ years in clinical trials development.
• Broad knowledge of the drug development field, pharma industry preferred.
• Strong project management and multitasking abilities.
• Learning agility in therapeutic areas.

Responsibilities

• Operationally and scientifically lead complex clinical studies.
• Drive global clinical trial execution from design to final reporting.
• Lead matrix-managed global teams with external sites/providers.
• Develop clinical study protocols and operations plans.
• Ensure quality conduct across trial lifecycle.
• Lead clinical data review and contribute to program plans.
• May mentor junior team members.
• Support adoption of standard methodologies and open learning.
• Unleash data and digital value to bring therapies to patients.

Skills

Clinical Research

Clinical Trials

Budget Management

Coaching

Data Analysis

Data Integrity

Learning Design

Risk Monitoring

Education

Bachelor's in life science/healthcare

Advanced degree (PhD/MD/PharmD/Masters)

Job description

Job Description Summary

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Position Location: Cambridge, MA

We are Clinical Sciences and Innovation at Novartis. A dynamic group of Clinical Trial Leaders (Clinical Scientists) who plan and execute early phase trials worldwide. From First-in-Human to ph2a studies and beyond. We design and operationalize trials, ensuring they run smoothly, on time and – most importantly – with patients’ interests to the fore.

Curious, unbossed and inspired; we are committed to flexibility in the workplace.

As a member of our team, you will support or lead the clinical science and operations of planning and executing translational medicine clinical trials. Collaborate across our global network. Partner with outstanding physicians and scientists. Build therapeutic area expertise. Revolutionize next-generation, digital and patient-centric trial design. Be always curious, innovative and inspiring.

Key Responsibilities

• Operationally and scientifically lead complex clinical studies
• Drive and deliver aspects of global clinical trial execution from study design, set-up and recruitment to final reporting
• Lead the matrix-management of robust global clinical trial teams, collaborating across the organization and externally with service providers/investigator sites
• Drive the development of clinical study protocols, clinical operations execution plans and other required documents
• Ensure quality conduct and document standards are applied across the clinical trial lifecycle
• Lead clinical data review
• Contribute to project/program level plans
• May mentor junior team members
• Support optimization of standard methodologies in clinical trial operations and adopt an open learning and sharing environment
• Unleash the value of data and digital within clinical studies Ultimately, YOU will help bring new technologies and therapies closer to our patients

Essential Requirements

• Bachelors in life science/healthcare required; Advanced degree or equivalent education/degree in life sciences/ healthcare preferred (PhD/MD/ PharmD/ Masters)
• 6+ years’ experience in clinical trials development
• A broad knowledge of the drug development field; preferably within the pharma industry.
• Strong project management experience; excellent planning, prioritization and organizational skills; used to managing multiple priorities concurrently
• Demonstrates high learning agility in therapeutic area

Desirable Requirements

• Experience in study design and protocol development/writing is highly desirable

The salary for this position is expected to range between $126,000 and $234,000 per year.

The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.

Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.

US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.

Salary Range

$126,000.00 - $234,000.00

Skills Desired

• Budget Management
• Clinical Research
• Clinical Trials
• Coaching
• Data Analysis
• Data Integrity
• Learning Design
• Risk Monitoring

EEO Statement

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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