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Associate Clinical Trial Leader

2+ years
Not Disclosed
10 June 27, 2024
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Job Summary

Position: Clinical Trial Associate
Location: Hyderabad, India
Company / Legal Entity: IN10 (FCRS = IN010) Novartis Healthcare Private Limited
Division: Biomedical Research
Business Unit: Pharma Research
Functional Area: Research & Development
Job Type: Full-time
Employment Type: Regular
Shift Work: No

The Clinical Trial Associate supports all aspects of TCO clinical trial(s) under the guidance of the Lead Clinical Trial Leader (LCTL) and/or Clinical Trial Leader (CTL) and the Clinical Program Leader (CPL).


Major Accountabilities

  • Lead Studies: May lead studies in maintenance or closeout phase or ongoing studies post-primary database lock with oversight.
  • Protocol Development: Support the clinical protocol development process in collaboration with CTL/Lead CTL and CPL; contribute to the development of clinical protocols, amendments, and related documents.
  • Regulatory Documents: Assist in the development of the clinical section of regulatory documents like Investigator’s Brochure, safety updates, IND/NDA submission documents, and responses to Health Authorities.
  • Multidisciplinary Team Support: Support the global multidisciplinary Clinical Trial Team (CTT) to ensure trial deliverables are met according to timelines, budget, quality standards, and operational procedures.
  • Data Review and Analysis: Support the ongoing review and cleaning of clinical trial data, final analysis, and interpretation, including clinical trial reports, publications, and presentations.
  • Data Availability: Coordinate the real-time availability of quality clinical trial data for dose escalation meetings with investigators.
  • Database Accuracy: Ensure accuracy of trial information in all trial databases and tracking systems.
  • Meetings: Attend relevant meetings to support the execution of clinical trial and program-level activities.
  • Program Standards: Ensure that program-specific standards and activities are applied to the clinical trial.
  • Outsourcing Specifications: Develop clinical outsourcing specifications to facilitate bid templates and selection of CROs and other third parties; manage the interface with external vendors.
  • Best Practices: Support the implementation of best practices and standards for trial management.

Key Performance Indicators

  • Support CTLs in planning, executing, and closing early phase trials on time and within budget.
  • Adherence to GCP/ICH guidelines for high-quality trial conduct.
  • Ongoing data review to support trial decisions and strategic planning.

Minimum Requirements

  • Educational Qualification: Advanced degree or equivalent in life science/healthcare. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent if accompanied by at least 2 years of clinical study involvement.
  • Work Experience: Good communication, organization, and tracking skills. Basic knowledge of Good Clinical Practice and scientific principles.

Skills

  • Clinical Trials
  • Conflict Management
  • Contract Management
  • Effective Communication
  • Financial Analysis
  • Negotiation Skills

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