Expert Clinical Research Associate (eCRA)

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Level 4

 

Job Description Summary

Job Title: Expert Clinical Research Associate (Remote)

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Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina

Relocation Support: This role is based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.
 
Take the next step in your clinical research career by leading the delivery of complex trials that make a meaningful difference to patients. As an Expert Clinical Research Associate at Novartis, you will serve as a trusted partner to investigative sites, driving performance, quality, and compliance across Phase I to Phase IV studies. In this highly collaborative and dynamic role, you will leverage your expertise to manage site relationships, proactively identify risks, and support the successful execution of innovative clinical trials while contributing to the development of peers and the advancement of clinical operations excellence.

 

Job Description

• Lead site relationship management to support successful execution of Phase I through Phase IV trials
• Serve as the frontline liaison between Novartis and assigned investigative sites
• Manage complex study sites according to monitoring plans, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Conduct site initiation visits and ensure site staff are trained on trial requirements
• Perform ongoing onsite and remote monitoring to ensure compliance and data integrity
• Identify site risks, process gaps, and improvement opportunities to support trial quality
• Promote a strong compliance culture focused on patient safety and ethical trial conduct
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to support recruitment, site development, and data quality
• Support audit and inspection readiness, including timely implementation of corrective actions
• Mentor junior Clinical Research Associates and contribute to innovative monitoring practices

• Degree in a scientific or healthcare discipline or equivalent relevant industry experience
• Minimum four years of experience in clinical monitoring and site management within the pharmaceutical industry
• Strong knowledge of clinical trial processes and drug development lifecycle
• In-depth understanding of international regulations including Good Clinical Practice and regulatory requirements
• Proven ability to independently manage complex clinical trial sites and monitoring activities
• Strong risk identification and issue management capabilities with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and influencing skills across cross-functional teams
• Fluency in written and spoken English and local language

• Field monitoring experience across complex or innovative clinical trial designs
• Experience supporting or mentoring junior Clinical Research Associates in a global environment

 

Skills Desired

Budgeting, Clinical Research, Clinical Study Reports, Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS), Clinical Trials, Clinical Trials Monitoring, Collaboration, Data Analysis, Decision Making, Financial Analysis, Health Sciences, Lifesciences (Inactive)