New · posted Nov 1
Novartis · Pharmaceuticals
Senior Clinical Sciences Trial Leader
- Cambridge, MA
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- Senior & Principal
The role
Position Location: Cambridge, MA
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.
What you need
Bachelors in life science/healthcare required; Advanced degree or equivalent education/degree in life sciences/ healthcare preferred (PhD/MD/ PharmD/ Masters)
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
Desirable Requirements
Experience in study design and protocol development/writing is highly desirable
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.
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
Budget Management, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Coaching, Data Analysis, Data Integrity, Learning Design, Risk Monitoring
What you'll do
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
Pay and benefits
$126,000 – $234,000 a year
Employer provided$126,000.00 - $234,000.00
The salary for this position is expected to range between $126,000 and $234,000 per year.
Performance-based cash incentive
Annual equity award eligibility
Health, life and disability benefits
401(k) with company contribution and match
Vacation, personal days and holidays
Flexible workplace
Where you'll work
Cambridge, MAHybridOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
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Job intelligence
The context around this role
Live data · November 1, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 37% above the US median for Clinical Trial Management roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Senior & Principal roles in the US6 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $126,000 | — | $234,000 |
| All US (middle half) | $104,250 | $131,000 | $170,500 |
This role: Novartis's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Clinical Trial Management roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, November 1, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Clinical Trial Management
The general path across 69 open Clinical Trial Management roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not Novartis's own promotion track.
Skills DNA
What this role leans on
How many of the posting's 25 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- Clinical trial conduct12
- Collaboration and leadership6
- Documentation and SOPs4
- Lab testing and methods1
- Investigations and CAPA1
- Data and digital systems1
Regulatory intelligence
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Company hiring pulse
Novartis on Regulatory Jobs
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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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Senior Clinical Sciences Trial Leader at Novartis
Open until filled. $126K–$234K a year, employer provided.