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Senior Clinical Research Associate (Remote)

Novartis Group Companies
Washington, DC Remote Full Time
POSTED ON 1/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/8/2025

Job Description Summary

This is a Remote Based position and will be covering our Eastern, US area. Candidate must be located near an airport hub (Washington DC and Baltimore- highly desirable locations, Ohio, Indiana and Michigan also desirable). The successful candidate will be required to travel up to 80% of the time. The Senior CRA performs monitoring activities related to initiation, conduct (recruitment, quality data collection) and timely completion of Phase I-IV Pharma clinical trials within the country.

The Senior CRA is responsible to deliver data within timelines and required quality standard, and adherence to monitoring procedures in accordance with ICH / GCP and US CFR and company SOPs.

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Job Description

Your Key Responsibilities :

Trial Monitoring strategy :

  • Serves as the primary site manager for assigned clinical investigative sites (first point of contact between investigative site staff and Novartis)

Allocation, initiation and conduct of trials :

  • Is the frontline liaison between Novartis and sites to ensure successful collaboration, meeting Novartis expectation on milestone and deliveries
  • Manages assigned study sites / networks, conducting phase I-IV protocols according to the monitoring plan and Novartis procedures
  • Facilitates the preparation and collection of site and country level documents
  • Performs Site Initiation Visit, ensures site personnel are fully trained on all trial related aspects and performs continuous training for amendments and new site personnel as required.
  • Conducts continuous monitoring activities (onsite and / or remote). Implements site management activities to ensure compliance with protocol, GCP, global and local regulations, global and local processes to secure data integrity and patient safety.
  • Accountable for continuously updating all relevant electronic systems to perform job functions
  • Takes on the responsibility as SME (Subject Matter Expert) as needed
  • Delivery of quality data and compliance to quality standards :

  • Monitors studies as per current legislations, ICH / GCP and Novartis standards
  • Ensures timely delivery, of high quality, robust and reliable data of the monitored sites to support the goals of Trial Monitoring as defined by Trial Monitoring.
  • Identifies, resolves & escalates issues appropriately
  • Collaborates with internal stakeholders and site personnel to manage data query resolution process to ensure timely and accurate data entry
  • Proactively collaborates with the Clinical Project Manager (CPM) and CRA Manager as well as Medical Scientific Liaison (MSL), Clinical Regional Medical Director (CRMD), medical advisor and Strategic Site Partner to achieve key accountabilities
  • Partners with SSU CRA to ensure seamless transition of site responsibility
  • Role Requirements :

    BS / BA degree. Scientific or healthcare discipline preferred

  • Minimum of 3 years' experience in site monitoring strongly preferred
  • Cardiovascular monitoring experience is highly desirable
  • Excellent knowledge of the drug development process specifically clinical trial / research
  • Knowledge of international standards (GCP / ICH, FDA, EMEA)
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and manage time efficiently.
  • Excellent Site management capabilities with demonstrated negotiating and problem-solving skills
  • Strong communicator and presentation skills (oral and written)
  • Fluent in both written and spoken English
  • This position can be based remotely anywhere in the U.S. (there may be some restrictions based on legal entity). Please note that this role would not provide relocation as a result. The expectation of working hours and travel (domestic and / or international) will be defined by the hiring manager. This position will require 80% travel."

    Driving is an Essential Function of this Role : Meaning it is fundamental to the purpose of this job and cannot be eliminated. Because driving is an essential function of the role, you must have a fully valid and unrestricted driver's license to be qualified for this role. The company provides reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified individuals with medical restrictions if an accommodation can be provided without eliminating the essential function of driving.

    COVID-19 Vaccine Policy (customer-facing roles only) : While Novartis does not require vaccination for COVID-19 or proof of a recent negative test result for COVID-19 at this time, employees working in customer-facing roles must adhere to and comply with customers' (such as hospitals, physician offices, etc.) credentialing guidelines, which may require vaccination. As required by applicable law, Novartis will consider requests for reasonable accommodation for those unable to be vaccinated. This requirement is subject to applicable state and local laws and may not be applicable to employees working in certain jurisdictions . Please send accommodation requests to Eh.occupationalhealth@novartis.com.

    Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary : The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $103,600- $192,400 / year; however, w hile salary ranges are effective from 1 / 1 / 25 through 12 / 31 / 25, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and / or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department / team performance, and market factors.

    EEO Statement :

    The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers who are focused on building and advancing a culture of inclusion that values and celebrates individual differences, uniqueness, backgrounds and perspectives. 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. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the world around us and connects us to the patients, customers and communities we serve.

    Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

    The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to us.reasonableaccommodations@novartis.com or call 1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

    Salary Range

    103,600.00 - $192,400.00

    Skills Desired

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

    Salary : $103,600 - $192,400

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