Senior Clinical Trials Associate (Remote)

Novartis Group Companies; East Hanover (NJ); On-site; USD 109,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis Group of Companies is seeking a Senior Clinical Research Associate for field-based and remote support across an assigned geography. You will build strong partnerships with investigative sites, conduct remote and on-site monitoring from Phase I to IV, and lead site initiation and training to ensure compliant, high-quality trials.

You will drive patient recruitment, data integrity, and study performance while supporting inspection readiness and risk mitigation with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific or healthcare-related discipline.
• Minimum three years of clinical research or pharmaceutical industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of clinical trial conduct and drug development.
• Working knowledge of Good Clinical Practice and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to manage sites independently and build productive relationships.
• Excellent communication, organization, and risk management skills.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted partnerships with investigative sites to support trial delivery.
• Conduct remote and on-site monitoring across Phases I–IV.
• Lead site initiation, training, and ongoing education for study personnel.
• Ensure compliance with protocols, regulations, and GCP.
• Identify risks early and implement mitigation strategies with site teams.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to drive recruitment, data quality, and study performance.
• Support inspection readiness and timely corrective actions.

Skills

Site management

Remote monitoring

Communication

Organization

Risk management

Data integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific or healthcare-related discipline

Job description

Novartis Group of Companies is seeking a Senior Clinical Research Associate for field-based and remote support across an assigned geography. You will build strong partnerships with investigative sites, conduct remote and on-site monitoring from Phase I to IV, and lead site initiation and training to ensure compliant, high-quality trials.

You will drive patient recruitment, data integrity, and study performance while supporting inspection readiness and risk mitigation with cross-functional teams.