Senior Clinical Sciences Trial Leader (Multiple Openings)

NovartisCambridge, MA
$126,000 - $234,000Hybrid

About The Position

We are Clinical Sciences and Innovation at Novartis. A dynamic group of Clinical Trial Leaders (Clinical Scientists) who plan and execute early phase trials worldwide. From First-in-Human to ph2a studies and beyond. We design and operationalize trials, ensuring they run smoothly, on time and – most importantly – with patients’ interests to the fore. Curious, unbossed and inspired; we are committed to flexibility in the workplace. As a member of our team, you will support or lead the clinical science and operations of planning and executing translational medicine clinical trials. Collaborate across our global network. Partner with outstanding physicians and scientists. Build therapeutic area expertise. Revolutionize next-generation, digital and patient-centric trial design. Be always curious, innovative and inspiring.

Requirements

  • Bachelors in life science/healthcare required
  • 6+ years’ experience in clinical trials development
  • A broad knowledge of the drug development field; preferably within the pharma industry.
  • Strong project management experience; excellent planning, prioritization and organizational skills; used to managing multiple priorities concurrently
  • Demonstrates high learning agility in therapeutic area

Nice To Haves

  • Advanced degree or equivalent education/degree in life sciences/ healthcare preferred (PhD/MD/ PharmD/ Masters)
  • Experience in study design and protocol development/writing is highly desirable

Responsibilities

  • Operationally and scientifically lead complex clinical studies
  • Drive and deliver aspects of global clinical trial execution from study design, set-up and recruitment to final reporting
  • Lead the matrix-management of robust global clinical trial teams, collaborating across the organization and externally with service providers/investigator sites
  • Drive the development of clinical study protocols, clinical operations execution plans and other required documents
  • Ensure quality conduct and document standards are applied across the clinical trial lifecycle
  • Lead clinical data review
  • Contribute to project/program level plans
  • May mentor junior team members
  • Support optimization of standard methodologies in clinical trial operations and adopt an open learning and sharing environment
  • Unleash the value of data and digital within clinical studies
  • Ultimately, YOU will help bring new technologies and therapies closer to our patients

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
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