Clinical Research Associate/ Senior Clinical Research Associate

Job Description Summary

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Location: Singapore
Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.
Are you passionate about advancing clinical research and making a real impact on patients' lives? Join our dynamic team in Singapore as a Clinical Research Associate (CRA), where you’ll be at the forefront of innovative clinical trials across Phases I–IV.
Site relationship management role to ensure sustainable trial execution at Site. Performs on-site and remote monitoring activities related to initiation, conduct and timely completion of Phase I-IV GDD trials within the country in adherence with monitoring procedures and processes in accordance with ICH/GCP, local regulations and SOPs. Proactive site performance management (recruitment & quality) and early identification of real site needs and issues as the single best point of contact (internally & externally) for all sites.

 

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary liaison between Novartis and study sites, ensuring successful collaboration and milestone delivery.
• Conduct Phase I–IV site monitoring activities (onsite and remote) in compliance with protocols, ICH/GCP, and regulatory standards.
• Lead Site Initiation Visits and ongoing training for site personnel, including amendments and onboarding.
• Identify and mitigate site process risks, promoting continuous improvement and compliance culture.
• Build strong partnerships with sites to enhance patient recruitment and reduce operational issues.
• Collaborate early with sites on patient inventory and flow to optimize trial readiness.
• Support audit and inspection readiness, ensuring timely implementation of corrective actions.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to resolve data queries and maintain accurate documentation.

Essential Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry or related field; monitoring experience preferred.
• Strong adaptability and ability to influence site partners in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple sites.
• Analytical thinking and proactive problem-solving capabilities.
• Willingness to travel. Ability to travel domestically (and possibly internationally) as needed to study sites and for training and meetings.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO paragraph:
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams 
representative of the patients and communities we serve.
 

 

Skills Desired

Clinical Monitoring, Clinical Research, Clinical Study Reports, Clinical Trial Management Systems, Clinical Trials, Collaboration, Data Integrity, Decision Making Skills, Lifesciences