The Role
Support clinical protocol development, operational execution, site selection, and cross-functional trial delivery. Contribute to medical/scientific review, data interpretation, dose escalation coordination, risk mitigation, and reporting (CSR) for global clinical studies under appropriate oversight.
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Job Description Summary
-Supporting Clinical Scientist for global studies. May serve as Study Leader and/or Clinical Scientist for low complexity global studies or local studies. Contributes, with appropriate oversight, to all relevant aspects of global clinical trial(s) activities to deliver study outcomes within schedule, budget, quality/compliance and performance standards. May lead specific aspects of global clinical trial(s). Core member of the Clinical Trial Team. -
Job Description
Major accountabilities:
- Support the clinical protocol development process in collaboration with line functions of the clinical trial team; contribute to the medical/scientific input given for the development of study-related documents and processes which resides in other line functions; contribute to the development of clinical sections of study-level regulatory documents.
- Support development of and implements study-level operational execution plan in partnership with key cross functional partners, if applicable.
- In collaboration with key cross functional partners, supports identification and selection of strategic and high performing sites to ensure recruitment commitments are met.
- Support a global cross functional CTT to ensure all trial deliverables are met; promotes realistic planning and timelines and presents actionable alternatives to accelerate timelines.
- Partner with line functions to gain input and alignment and manages internal and external stakeholder expectations.
- Support the ongoing medical/scientific review of clinical trial data across assigned studies in collaboration with the medical expert and key line functions, and partners on data analysis and data interpretation, including reporting clinical study results in CSR.
- Support dose escalation meetings with investigators. Coordinate the real time availability of quality clinical trial data, to provide consolidated information for dose escalation meetings and Phase II data reviews with relevant stakeholders.
- Support risk mitigation discussions, risk management and implementation at the trial level.
Minimum Requirements:
- Approximately 3+ years’ experience in clinical trials/development
- Demonstrated ability to drive collaborations through unpredictable circumstances and higher paced changes.
- Creates a positive work environment by inspiring and encouraging mutual respect.
- Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills to build positive relationships.
- Demonstrates tolerance for ambiguity, willingness to adapt, and willingness to speak-up and challenge.
- Embraces a culture of diversity, inclusion, quality and always driving forward with integrity.
Skills Desired
Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Data Integrity, Learning Design, Risk MonitoringSkills Required
- Approximately 3+ years' experience in clinical trials/development
- Experience supporting clinical protocol development and clinical sections of regulatory documents
- Experience developing and implementing study-level operational execution plans and cross-functional coordination
- Experience identifying and selecting clinical trial sites to meet recruitment commitments
- Experience supporting medical/scientific review of clinical trial data and contributing to clinical study reports (CSR)
- Ability to drive collaborations through unpredictable circumstances and high-paced change; strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
- Tolerance for ambiguity, adaptability, willingness to speak up and challenge
- Embrace a culture of diversity, inclusion, quality and integrity
- Clinical Research
- Clinical Trials
- Data Integrity
- Learning Design
- Risk Monitoring
Novartis Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Pay and benefits are described as a strong overall package, supported by medical, dental, and vision insurance alongside FSAs/HSAs and disability and life coverage. Mental-health support is reinforced through an employee assistance program with psychological support and a network of mental health first aiders.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a standout element, with an automatic company contribution plus dollar-for-dollar matching in the 401(k). Additional retirement funding is described through an age-based defined contribution program and access to an employee share purchase plan discount.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-related benefits are framed as robust, including a global minimum of paid parental leave for new parents following birth or adoption. Added supports include domestic partner coverage, dependent-care resources, and benefits such as adoption assistance and child/elder care options.
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