Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.Step into a role where your work directly advances clinical innovation and brings life-changing therapies closer to patients. As a Clinical Research Associate / Sr.

Clinical Research

Associate, you will be at the forefront of trial delivery-building trusted site partnerships, ensuring high-quality execution, and driving performance across Phase I-IV studies. In this site-facing role, you will take ownership of monitoring activities, proactively identify risks, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure trials are delivered with excellence, integrity, and impact.Key Responsibilities Serve as primary point of contact between Novartis and clinical trial sites, ensuring strong, collaborative partnershipsManage assigned Phase I-IV study sites in compliance with protocols, monitoring plans, and regulatory requirementsConduct site initiation visits to ensure site teams are fully trained on study protocols and expectationsDeliver ongoing training for amendments and new site personnel to maintain compliance and consistencyPerform on-site and remote monitoring activities to ensure patient safety, data integrity, and protocol adherenceProactively assessing site performance, identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies to improve outcomesIdentify process gaps and collaborate with sites to drive continuous improvement and operational excellencePromote a strong compliance culture, ensuring adherence to ethical standards, regulations, and data privacy requirementsBuild strong site relationships to enhance patient recruitment and reduce operational challengesLead site closeout activities,



ensuring completion of follow-up actions and proper documentation and archivingEssential Requirements This is a dual posting for a CRA / Sr CRA. Bachelor's degree in a scientific or healthcare-related discipline.CRA: Minimum 1.5 years of experience in clinical research, including monitoring or site management; Sr CRA: Minimum 3 years of experience in clinical research, including monitoring or site management.Understanding of clinical trial processes, including Good Clinical Practice and International Council for Harmonization guidelines.Knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements and standards, including global and local health authorities.Strong communication and relationship-building skills to effectively collaborate with clinical trial sites.Fluency in written and spoken English and the local language.Desirable Requirements Strong understanding of the drug development process and clinical research methodologies.Benefits & Rewards At Novartis, we're committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters.We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and general recognition programs.

In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave.You may be eligible for a company vehicle or a car allowance in accordance with the applicable local Novartis policies and guidelines.Read our brochure to learn more about our global total rewards offering:: Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements, including provisions of collective bargaining agreements where applicable. A full overview of your compensation package, including any relevant c

📌 Clinical Research Associate / Sr. Clinical Research Associate (Madrid)
🏢 Novartis
📍 Madrid