Senior Clinical Sciences Trial Leader (Multiple Openings)

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

Job summary

Novartis AG in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Clinical Trial Leader to plan and execute early-phase trials worldwide. You will lead clinical science and operations, collaborate with physicians and scientists, and apply patient-centric design across translational medicine studies.

The role emphasizes flexible, curious collaboration across a global network, mentorship of junior team members, and driving data-informed trial strategies to deliver innovative therapies to patients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in life sciences required; advanced degree preferred.
• 6+ years’ experience in clinical trials development.
• Broad knowledge of drug development, pharma industry preferred.
• Strong project management with multitasking ability.
• High learning agility in therapeutic areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex clinical studies both scientifically and operationally.
• Drive global trial execution from design to final reporting.
• Mentor junior team members and align with external sites.
• Ensure quality standards across trial lifecycle.
• Collaborate across the global network and with physicians.

Skills

Clinical Trials

Project Management

Data Analysis

Leadership

Budget Management

Education

Bachelor's in Life Sciences

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Job Description Summary

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

Salary Range

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

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

Benefits and Compensation

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.

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.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

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