Senior Clinical Sciences Trial Leader (Multiple Openings)

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

Summary

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.

About The Role

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.

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Why Novartis:

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