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New · posted Nov 1

Novartis · Pharmaceuticals

Senior Clinical Research Associate

  • Remote, US - Western Region
  • Remote
  • Full-time
  • Senior & Principal
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Pay$109K–$202K
EmploymentFull-time
LocationRemote, US - Western Region
LevelSenior & Principal
FunctionClinical Research
DeadlineOpen until filled

The role


Internal job title: Sr CRA

Job Description Summary
This is a field-based and remote opportunity in an assigned geography. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role. Please only apply if this location is accessible for you. This position must be located in the western region of the United States near major airport (preferably in California, Washington State, Oregon, Nevada).

Drive clinical trials forward where it matters most - at the site level and with patients at the center. As a Senior CRA at Novartis, you will manage trusted site relationships and perform on-site and remote monitoring activities to support the initiation, conduct, and timely completion of Phase I – IV trials in compliance with International Council for Harmonization / Good Clinical Practices (ICH/GCP), local regulations, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and monitoring procedures. Serving as a key point of contact for investigational sites, you will proactively manage site performance, recruitment, quality, risks, and issue resolution to ensure sustainable trial execution and high-quality data delivery. Assigned to complex trials and/or less experienced sites, you may also act as a Subject Matter Expert, support audit and inspection readiness activities, ensure timely implementation of corrective actions, and collaborate with local and global cross-functional teams to drive process improvements that help bring innovative therapies to patients faster. This position will require 80% travel.

What you need

  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in site monitoring
  • BS/BA degree. Scientific, Healthcare or other related field.
  • Excellent knowledge of the drug development process specifically clinical trial/research
  • Knowledge of international standards (GCP/ICH, FDA, EMEA)
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and manage time efficiently.
  • Excellent Site management capabilities with demonstrated negotiating and problem-solving skills
  • Strong communicator and presentation skills (oral and written)
  • Fluent in both written and spoken English

Desirable Requirements

  • Cardiology, Oncology, CART, RLT & Immunology experience a plus!

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.

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Skills Desirednice to have

Clinical Research, Clinical Study Reports, Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS), Clinical Trials, Clinical Trials Monitoring, Collaboration, Data Integrity, Decision Making, Life Science

Skills named in this posting

What you'll do

  • Primary site manager and first point of contact between site staff and Novartis
  • Frontline liaison supporting collaboration, milestones, and deliverables
  • Monitor according to legislation, ICH/GCP, and Novartis standards
  • Manage assigned sites/networks conducting Phase I–IV protocols according to monitoring plans and Novartis procedures
  • Conduct site initiation visits and deliver ongoing training for site personnel
  • Continuous on-site/remote monitoring; protocol, GCP, regulatory and process compliance; data integrity and patient safety
  • Facilitate preparation and collection of site- and country-level documents
  • Identify risks, resolve issues, and escalate concerns as needed
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive efficient study execution
  • Deliver timely, high-quality, robust, reliable site data supporting Trial Monitoring goals
  • Partner with SSU CRA for seamless transition of site responsibility
  • Act as a subject matter expert across study activities when required

Pay and benefits

$108,500 – $201,500 a year

Employer provided
How this compares

$108,500.00 - $201,500.00

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.

  • Health, life and disability benefits

  • 401(k) with company contribution and match

  • Paid time off (vacation, personal days, holidays)

  • Performance-based cash incentive

  • Eligibility for annual equity awards

Equal opportunity, accessibility and legal noticesNovartis's statements, word for word

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 [email protected] 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.

Driving and air travel are 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 (customer-facing roles only): 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 [email protected].

Job intelligence

The context around this role

Live data · November 1, 2026

Salary intelligence

How the pay compares

This role's midpoint is 24% above the US median for Clinical Research roles at this level.

This roleEmployer provided

$108,500 to $201,500 a year

Senior & Principal roles in the US50 roles publishing pay

Middle half $123,750 to $130,500, median $124,500
Annual base pay
Annual base payLowMedianHigh
This role$108,500—$201,500
All US$123,750$124,500$130,500

This role: Novartis's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Clinical Research roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, November 1, 2026. Nothing is estimated.

Career trajectory

Where this role sits in Clinical Research

The general path across 193 open Clinical Research roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not Novartis's own promotion track.

  1. One step back

    Associate & Specialist

    Often: Clinical Research Associate · Clinical Research Coordinator

    $110K median102 open

  2. This role

    Senior & Principal

    Often: Senior Clinical Research Associate · Sr. CRA

    $125K median87 open

  3. Next step

    Manager

    Often: Associate Clinical Research Manager · Senior Clinical Research Manager

    2 open

  4. Later

    Director

    Often: Associate Director, Site Monitoring · Director, Clinical Trial Liaison

    2 open

Career resources on Clinical Research

Skills DNA

What this role leans on

How many of the posting's 27 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.

GMP and compliance: 4 linesDocumentation and SOPs: 4 linesInvestigations and CAPA: 1 lineQuality systems and risk: 1 lineData and digital systems: 2 linesClinical trial conduct: 8 linesCollaboration and leadership: 6 linesGMPDocumentationInvestigationsQuality systemsData systemsClinical trialsTeamwork
  • Clinical trial conduct8
  • Collaboration and leadership6
  • GMP and compliance4
  • Documentation and SOPs4
  • Data and digital systems2
  • Investigations and CAPA1
  • Quality systems and risk1

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Frameworks and standards this posting's work falls under, matched from its own words, each linked to the official source.

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By discipline

  • Quality10 59%
  • Clinical5 29%
  • Regulatory2 12%

By level

  • Senior & Principal8 47%
  • Director4 24%
  • Associate & Specialist3 18%
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