Senior Clinical Research Associate

Novartis

. Manage trusted site relationships and perform on-site and remote monitoring activities for Phase I–IV clinical trials .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $108,500 - $201,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing clinical trial site relationships and monitoring activities, ensuring compliance with GCP, ICH, and regulatory standards. Proven ability to facilitate effective communication and collaboration among cross-functional teams while maintaining data integrity and patient safety.

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Site Monitoring ExperienceKnowledge Of GCP/ICH StandardsClinical Trial ManagementStrong Communication SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

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Hard Skills

Clinical Trial MonitoringSite ManagementData IntegrityRegulatory ComplianceProtocol ComplianceTraining DeliveryRisk IdentificationAudit ReadinessNegotiation SkillsTime Management

Soft Skills

CollaborationPresentation SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Industry Keywords

Drug Development ProcessClinical ResearchFDA RegulationsEMEA GuidelinesSite Initiation Visits

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage trusted site relationships and perform on-site and remote monitoring activities for Phase I–IV clinical trials
Serve as the primary site manager and first point of contact between site staff and Novartis
Support collaboration, milestones, and deliverables as a frontline liaison
Monitor according to legislation, ICH/GCP, Novartis standards, monitoring plans, and procedures
Conduct site initiation visits and deliver ongoing training for site personnel
Perform continuous on-site and remote monitoring for protocol, GCP, regulatory, process compliance, data integrity, and patient safety
Facilitate preparation and collection of site- and country-level documents
Identify risks, resolve issues, and escalate concerns as needed
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive efficient study execution and process improvements
Deliver timely, high-quality, robust, reliable site data supporting Trial Monitoring goals
Partner with the SSU CRA for seamless transition of site responsibility
Act as a subject matter expert across study activities when required
Support audit and inspection readiness activities and corrective-action implementation
Drive clinical trials forward at the site level with patients at the center

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in site monitoring
BS/BA degree in a scientific, healthcare, or related field
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 communication and presentation skills, oral and written
Fluent in both written and spoken English
Fully valid and unrestricted driver’s license
Ability to be located in the western region of the United States near a major airport, preferably in California, Washington State, Oregon, or Nevada
Ability to travel 80%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based cash incentive
Eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards, depending on the level of the role
Health benefits
Life benefits
Disability benefits
401(k) with company contribution and match
Vacation
Personal days
Holidays
Other leaves
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities