Senior Clinical Research Associate (Midwest)

Job Description Summary #LI-Remote This is a field-based and remote opportunity supporting key accounts in an assigned geography.Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role. Please only apply if this location is accessible to you. Imagine being the trusted partner who helps bring innovative medicines to patients faster. As a Senior Clinical Research Associate, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality clinical trials by building strong relationships with investigative sites, driving operational excellence, and ensuring patient safety and data integrity at every stage. Working across diverse studies and collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will have the opportunity to influence trial success, resolve complex challenges, and contribute to advancing healthcare through cutting-edge research. Job Description Key Responsibilities Build trusted partnerships with investigative sites to support successful clinical trial delivery. Conduct remote and on-site monitoring activities across Phase I to Phase IV studies. Lead site initiation, training, and ongoing education for study personnel. Ensure compliance with protocols, regulations, and Good Clinical Practice requirements. Identify risks early and implement effective mitigation strategies with site teams. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive patient recruitment, data quality, and study performance. Support inspection readiness and ensure timely completion of corrective actions. Essential Requirements Bachelor's degree in a scientific or healthcare-related discipline. Minimum three years of clinical research or pharmaceutical industry experience. Strong knowledge of clinical trial conduct and drug development processes. Working knowledge of Good Clinical Practice and clinical research regulations. Ability to manage investigative sites independently and build productive relationships. Excellent communication, organisation, and risk management skills. Driving is an Essential Function of this Role: Meaning it is fundamental to the purpose of this job and cannot be eliminated. Because driving is an essential function of the role, you must have a fully valid and unrestricted driver’s license to be qualified for this role. The company provides reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified individuals with medical restrictions if an accommodation can be provided without eliminating the essential function of driving. COVID-19 Vaccine Policy: While Novartis does not require vaccination for COVID-19 or proof of a recent negative test result for COVID-19 at this time, employees working in customer-facing roles must adhere to and comply with customers’ (such as hospitals, physician offices, etc.) credentialing guidelines, which may require vaccination. As required by applicable law, Novartis will consider requests for reasonable accommodation for those unable to be vaccinated. This requirement is subject to applicable state and local laws and may not be applicable to employees working in certain jurisdictions. Please send accommodation requests to . For Field Roles with a Dedicated Training Period: The individual hired for this role will be required to successfully complete certain initial training, including home study, eight (8) or fewer hours per day and forty (40) or fewer hours per week. Novartis Compensation Summary: The salary for this position is expected to range between $108,500 and $201,500 per year. The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors. Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards. US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves. To learn more about the culture, rewards and benefits we offer our people click here . EEO Statement: The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Accessibility and reasonable accommodations The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to or call +1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message. Salary Range $108,500.00 - $201,500.00 Skills Desired