Job Description
Join Novartis' pioneering Global Clinical Development team in Basel and shape the future of innovative therapies. As a Senior Clinical Research Associate, you'll drive excellence in clinical trials across Europe, ensuring regulatory compliance and patient safety while accelerating life-changing treatments to market. Our state-of-the-art facilities offer collaborative spaces where scientific rigor meets compassionate care, supported by comprehensive professional development and industry-leading benefits.
This hybrid role combines 60% field monitoring across European trial sites with 40% Basel-based strategy development. You'll work directly with cross-functional teams including medical affairs, regulatory affairs, and biostatistics to design and execute complex oncology trials. Novartis offers relocation assistance for international candidates and flexible working arrangements to support work-life integration.
Responsibilities
- Execute Phase II-III clinical trials across 8-10 European sites, ensuring protocol adherence and GCP compliance
- Lead site initiation, monitoring, and closeout activities with 95% audit readiness
- Manage Investigator relationships and resolve complex site-specific operational issues
- Analyze clinical data trends and contribute to risk-based monitoring strategies
- Mentor junior CRAs and conduct site training on Novartis' eClinical platforms
- Collaborate with regulatory teams to support FDA/EMA submissions and inspections
- Present trial progress and risks to global stakeholders at quarterly steering committees
Qualifications
- MSc/PhD in Life Sciences or Nursing with 5+ years of clinical research experience
- Certified CRA (ACRP or SOCRA) with proven oncology trial monitoring background
- Fluency in English and German; proficiency in French or Italian highly valued
- Expertise in CTMS systems (e.g., Veeva Vault RIM) and ePRO/eCOA technologies
- Demonstrated success in managing multinational investigator sites and regulatory interactions
- Strong analytical skills with experience in risk-based monitoring methodologies
- Exceptional problem-solving abilities and cross-cultural communication expertise