Novartis

Clinical Research Associate Manager

Novartis
BiopharmaMapletree Business City (MBC), SingaporeFull-time4 days ago

About the role

AI summarised

Manager of Clinical Research Associates (CRAs) at a pharmaceutical company, responsible for overseeing CRA performance, resource allocation, and vendor management to ensure quality and compliance in clinical trials.

BiopharmaFull-time

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee CRA performance, development, and coaching to ensure delivery, productivity, and quality performance indicators
  • Manage and allocate CRA resources to studies and sites, ensuring balanced workloads and quality monitoring
  • Monitor and approve CRA travel and expenses to ensure compliance with T&E policy and budget
  • Collaborate with SSO Clinical Project Managers to support recruitment strategies and site performance
  • Ensure timely communication with vendors and align resource needs and expectations
  • Oversee vendor monitoring performance targets, including site recruitment commitments, timely data entry, and issue resolution
  • Support clinical development audits, site audits, and inspections, ensuring CAPA follow-up and implementation

Requirements

  • A degree in a scientific or health discipline; an advanced degree is preferable
  • Minimum 7 years of experience in clinical research, including planning, executing, and monitoring clinical trials
  • Strong project management and team leadership capabilities
  • Thorough understanding of clinical drug development, international standards (GCP/ICH), and health authority regulations
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed
  • Proficiency in digital and technological tools