Clinical Research Associate (CRA)

Job Description Summary

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We are looking for a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) to help us oversee patient data & study-related information at clinical study sites. Key responsibilities include ensuring adherence to research protocols, regulations, and good clinical practices. Additionally, providing input for data validation and conducting timely monitoring and auditing activities as needed.

We are inviting candidates from around Poland and with different levels of seniority.

 

Job Description

 Key Responsibilities:

• Conducts site selection for potential sites to evaluate their capabilities for conducting a clinical trial
• Performs site Initiation Visit, ensures site personnel is fully trained on all trial related aspects
• Applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues
• Represents organization on specific projects
• Contributes to some cost center goals and objectives
• Is the frontline liaison between Novartis and sites to ensure successful collaboration, site engagement and meeting Novartis expectation on milestone and deliveries
• Reports technical complaints / adverse events / special case scenarios related to Novartis products within 24 hours of receipt
• Distributes marketing samples (where applicable)

Essential Requirements:

• At least 6 months’ experience in direct site management (monitoring) in a bio/pharma/CRO
• Proven skills in site management, including management of site performance
• Full working proficiency in Polish, English and in MS Office applications
• Ability to travel and a valid driver's license

Desirable Requirements:

• University Degree in life science or other scientific discipline or apprenticeship in health care
   

Why Novartis?

Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us! Learn more here: https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

You’ll receive:

Competitive salary, Annual bonus, Flexible working schedule, tailored to your needs, possibility to work from home, Pension scheme, Employee Recognition Scheme, Expanded program for the promotion of health in the field of physical, mental and social well-being (Energized for Life), employment at Top SI Employer, Unlimited learning and development opportunities.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.

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If this role is not suitable to your experience or career goals but you wish to stay connected to hear more about Novartis and our career opportunities, join the Novartis Network here: https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network

 

Skills Desired

Clinical Research, Clinical Study Reports, Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS), Clinical Trials, Clinical Trials Monitoring, Communication, Data Integrity, Decision Making, Life Science