Clinical Research Associate (CRA)

4w1 month ago

Novartis

ES · Full-time · €35,000 – €45,000

About this role

Step into a role where your work directly advances clinical innovation and brings life-changing therapies closer to patients. As a Clinical Research Associate, you will be at the forefront of trial delivery, building trusted site partnerships and ensuring high-quality execution 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. You will manage assigned study sites in compliance with protocols, monitoring plans, and regulatory requirements, conducting both on-site and remote monitoring to ensure patient safety and data integrity.

You will serve as the primary point of contact between Novartis and clinical trial sites, fostering strong, collaborative partnerships. Your work will involve conducting site initiation visits, delivering ongoing training, and leading site closeout activities to maintain excellence and compliance throughout the trial lifecycle.

This hybrid role based in Barcelona offers the opportunity to drive performance and operational excellence in a dynamic pharmaceutical environment. By identifying process gaps and implementing mitigation strategies, you will directly contribute to the success of innovative therapies and the advancement of clinical research.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or healthcare-related discipline
Minimum 1 year of experience in clinical research, including monitoring or site management
Understanding of clinical trial processes, including Good Clinical Practice and International Council for Harmonisation 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
Ability to manage multiple priorities, demonstrating strong organization and time management skills
Analytical and risk-based thinking with the ability to identify issues and implement effective mitigation strategies
Fluency in written and spoken English and the local language

Responsibilities

Serve as primary point of contact between Novartis and clinical trial sites, ensuring strong, collaborative partnerships
Manage assigned Phase I–IV study sites in compliance with protocols, monitoring plans, and regulatory requirements
Conduct site initiation visits to ensure site teams are fully trained on study protocols and expectations
Perform on-site and remote monitoring activities to ensure patient safety, data integrity, and protocol adherence
Proactively assess site performance, identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies to improve outcomes
Lead site closeout activities, ensuring completion of follow-up actions and proper documentation and archiving
Deliver ongoing training for amendments and new site personnel to maintain compliance and consistency

Benefits

Hybrid work model with flexibility between on-site and remote work
Opportunity to contribute to life-changing therapies and clinical innovation
Collaborative cross-functional team environment focused on operational excellence