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Job Description Summary

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Medical oversight of clinical trials across all stages and contribute to operational trial deliverables, according to timelines, quality/compliance, and performance standards.
• Drive portfolio/trial medical feasibility within the Global Development framework and provide country clinical strategic guidance and proposals in collaboration with Study and Site Operations Team and Medical Affairs Team.
• Identify and propose new sites for clinical trials, analyse capability, assess patient pool and country treatment landscape, and make recommendations for potential trial inclusion.
• Provide robust indication and protocol training to CRAs, CSMs, RSMs and other functions in the country as needed.
• Responsible for medical related education, implementation and compliance to protocol, standards (SOPs) and best practices for clinical development within assigned clinical trial(s) and within clinical program(s), including sharing lessons learned.
• Provide medical expertise to clinical/operational activities for patient eligibility, medical question-management, safety, amendments, etc.
• Collaborate cross-functionally for the early product launch planning process to ensure Global Development trials conducted are aligned with the local country strategy.
• Support medical/clinical team discussions with local regulatory interactions as needed.

Essential Requirements:

• Medical Degree (MD, MBBS).
• Proven experience in medical practice or pharmaceutical industry experience with a background in clinical trials/medical affairs/life sciences/research in all aspects of drug development including clinical research, GCP, and local regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in managing projects, feasibility conduct and the execution of strategic plans from a medical perspective.
• Outstanding internal and external stakeholder engagement experience.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO paragraph:

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams

representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Accessibility and Accommodation:

Novartis is 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 recruitment process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Skills Desired

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Medical oversight of clinical trials across all stages and contribute to operational trial deliverables, according to timelines, quality/compliance, and performance standards.
• Drive portfolio/trial medical feasibility within the Global Development framework and provide country clinical strategic guidance and proposals in collaboration with Study and Site Operations Team and Medical Affairs Team.
• Identify and propose new sites for clinical trials, analyse capability, assess patient pool and country treatment landscape, and make recommendations for potential trial inclusion.
• Provide robust indication and protocol training to CRAs, CSMs, RSMs and other functions in the country as needed.
• Responsible for medical related education, implementation and compliance to protocol, standards (SOPs) and best practices for clinical development within assigned clinical trial(s) and within clinical program(s), including sharing lessons learned.
• Provide medical expertise to clinical/operational activities for patient eligibility, medical question-management, safety, amendments, etc.
• Collaborate cross-functionally for the early product launch planning process to ensure Global Development trials conducted are aligned with the local country strategy.
• Support medical/clinical team discussions with local regulatory interactions as needed.

Essential Requirements:

• Medical Degree (MD, MBBS).
• Proven experience in medical practice or pharmaceutical industry experience with a background in clinical trials/medical affairs/life sciences/research in all aspects of drug development including clinical research, GCP, and local regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in managing projects, feasibility conduct and the execution of strategic plans from a medical perspective.
• Outstanding internal and external stakeholder engagement experience.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO paragraph:

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams

representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Accessibility and Accommodation:

Novartis is 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 recruitment process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Skills Desired

Designation: Clinical Research Executive

Department: Clinical Research

Role Overview:

Specialized in pharmaceutical research and competitive intelligence, with expertise in drug development, clinical trial analytics, and regulatory insights — delivering accurate data.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct secondary research on drugs, mechanisms, targets, and indications; track innovative drug pipelines, regulatory updates, and clinical trials.

Analyze, maintain, and validate pharmaceutical databases with accuracy on key fields such as drug names, MOA, sponsors, molecule types, and trial data.

Monitor developments from regulatory bodies (US FDA, EMA, CDE, etc.), industry reports, patents, and company filings to provide usable and intellectual data.

Prepare weekly/monthly reports, databooks, and dashboards; deliver strategic recommendations on training the team on accurate data capture and address client queries.

Collect and analyze information from trial registries, filtering by condition, intervention, phase, and recruitment status; capture critical study details such as endpoints, design, inclusion/exclusion criteria, and sponsor information.

Identify tool/process gaps, ensure compliance with company guidelines, and support capability building through training and knowledge sharing to enhance team performance.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of clinical research methodologies, GCP, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in drug safety and pharmacovigilance reporting.
• Excellent organizational, documentation, and project management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing, or related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in clinical research and clinical trial management.
• Hands-on experience in managing clinical trial operations and regulatory submissions.
• Prior experience working in CROs, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology companies preferred.

Designation: Clinical Research Executive

Department: Clinical Research

Role Overview:

Specialized in pharmaceutical research and competitive intelligence, with expertise in drug development, clinical trial analytics, and regulatory insights — delivering accurate data.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct secondary research on drugs, mechanisms, targets, and indications; track innovative drug pipelines, regulatory updates, and clinical trials.

Analyze, maintain, and validate pharmaceutical databases with accuracy on key fields such as drug names, MOA, sponsors, molecule types, and trial data.

Monitor developments from regulatory bodies (US FDA, EMA, CDE, etc.), industry reports, patents, and company filings to provide usable and intellectual data.

Prepare weekly/monthly reports, databooks, and dashboards; deliver strategic recommendations on training the team on accurate data capture and address client queries.

Collect and analyze information from trial registries, filtering by condition, intervention, phase, and recruitment status; capture critical study details such as endpoints, design, inclusion/exclusion criteria, and sponsor information.

Identify tool/process gaps, ensure compliance with company guidelines, and support capability building through training and knowledge sharing to enhance team performance.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of clinical research methodologies, GCP, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in drug safety and pharmacovigilance reporting.
• Excellent organizational, documentation, and project management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing, or related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in clinical research and clinical trial management.
• Hands-on experience in managing clinical trial operations and regulatory submissions.
• Prior experience working in CROs, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology companies preferred.

• Conduct pre-study, initiation, routine monitoring, and close-out visits for assigned clinical trial sites.
• Verify the accuracy, completeness, and quality of clinical data by comparing source documents with case report forms (CRFs).
• Ensure compliance with the study protocol, investigational plan, FDA regulations, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
• Manage and resolve data discrepancies and queries in a timely manner.
• Provide training and ongoing support to site personnel, including investigators and study coordinators.
• Monitor site progress, identify potential issues, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Maintain essential trial documentation and regulatory files.
• Communicate effectively with study teams, investigators, and relevant stakeholders.
• Prepare visit reports and other necessary documentation.

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Clinical Research Associate.
• Thorough knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in monitoring clinical trials across various therapeutic areas.
• Strong understanding of clinical trial processes and documentation.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in clinical trial management systems (CTMS) and electronic data capture (EDC) systems.
• Ability to travel to clinical sites as required for monitoring activities.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.

• Monitor clinical trial sites to ensure adherence to protocol, GCP guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Verify accuracy and completeness of clinical data through source document verification.
• Manage site communications and resolve issues that may arise during the trial.
• Conduct site initiation visits, interim monitoring visits, and close-out visits.
• Ensure proper drug accountability and storage at investigative sites.
• Train study site staff on study procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare monitoring reports and follow up on action items.
• Collaborate with study teams to ensure timely enrollment and data collection.
• Maintain updated knowledge of regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Ensure the safety and rights of study participants are protected.

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, or a related scientific field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Clinical Research Associate or in a similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Strong understanding of clinical trial processes and documentation.
• Excellent monitoring and auditing skills.
• Proficiency in clinical trial management systems (CTMS) and electronic data capture (EDC) systems.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel to clinical sites as required.