Clinical Study Data Lead - East Hanover

Novartis • East Hanover, NJ

5d • $119,700 - $222,300 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is based out of our offices in East Hanover, New Jersey, with a Hybrid working expectation of 12 days a month onsite. Novartis cannot sponsor Visas for this location. Are you energized by the opportunity to shape clinical data strategy across complex trials and help deliver high-quality, submission-ready data that supports faster, better decisions for patients? As a Clinical Study Data Lead within Clinical Data Operations, Global Clinical Operations, you will serve as a trusted data strategy partner to Clinical Trial Teams and cross-functional stakeholders, bringing clarity, consistency, and accountability to end-to-end clinical data delivery across multiple trials.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, in life sciences, computer science, or a related field.
• Proven experience managing clinical trial data and driving clinical data strategy and execution across multiple studies and delivering to deadlines.
• Ideally a minimum of 5-8 years' experience in clinical data management.
• Strong knowledge of clinical trial methodology, good clinical practice (GCP), and medical terminology.
• Advanced ability to analyze and interpret data and apply critical thinking, and make data driven decisions.
• Demonstrated leadership and collaboration skills in cross-functional, global team environments.
• Ability to identify risks, solve complex problems, and implement effective data management solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, with ability to influence stakeholders across functions and organizations.
• Experience mentoring colleagues and sharing knowledge to support team and project success.

Nice To Haves

• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical data management activities across multiple assigned trials, ensuring high-quality, timely, and compliant data outputs.
• Define and drive trial-level data strategies aligned with program objectives, data standards, and regulatory expectations.
• Oversee end-to-end data management from data collection and database design through data cleaning, review, and database lock readiness.
• Represent Clinical Data Management in Clinical Trial Team and Data Quality Team forums, influencing decisions and resolving data topics with clarity and urgency.
• Identify and manage data risks, dependencies, and cross-trial issues through proactive mitigation, root cause analysis, and timely escalation where needed.
• Reinforce Quality by Design, audit readiness, and consistent application of standards and processes across assigned trials.
• Share insights, lessons learned, and practical guidance to strengthen decision-making and continuous improvement across the trial portfolio.

Benefits

• health, life and disability benefits
• a 401(k) with company contribution and match
• a variety of other benefits
• a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level