Senior Study Leader – Global Clinical Trials Lead

Novartis Group Companies; East Hanover (NJ); On-site; USD 146,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis Group of Companies in New Jersey seeks a Senior Study Leader to co-lead cross-functional clinical trial teams, guiding end-to-end execution of medium to complex studies.

You will drive operational planning, risk management, and budget allocation, partnering with CSL, COPH, and CTT leaders to ensure timely, compliant delivery of pivotal programs in a matrix global environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences/healthcare or clinically relevant field.
• 4+ years in clinical research or drug development spanning Phases I–IV.
• 3+ years delivering global/matrix clinical studies with GCP/ICH knowledge.
• Experience managing people globally in a complex matrix environment.
• Strong communication, organization, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Co-leads cross-functional clinical trial teams with CSL and SD-CL oversight.
• Oversee study planning, budgets, and timelines end-to-end.
• Promote operational excellence and risk management across studies.
• Develop study protocols with regulatory writing and clinical development teams.
• Foster agile culture and effective CTI dynamics with sub-team leads.
• Ensure inspection readiness and site close-out activities.

Skills

Leadership in matrix environment

Project management

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences/healthcare

Advanced degree (strongly preferred)

Job description

Novartis Group of Companies in New Jersey seeks a Senior Study Leader to co-lead cross-functional clinical trial teams, guiding end-to-end execution of medium to complex studies.

You will drive operational planning, risk management, and budget allocation, partnering with CSL, COPH, and CTT leaders to ensure timely, compliant delivery of pivotal programs in a matrix global environment.