Job ID
REQ-10083602
Jul 16, 2026
Brazil
Available in: English
Summary
Job Title: Clinical Research Associate #LI-RemoteLocation: Santo Amaro, BrazilRelocation Support: This role is based in Santo Amaro, Brazil. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.Step into a role where your work directly advances clinical innovation and brings life-changing therapies closer to patients. As a Clinical Research Associate, you will be at the forefront of trial delivery-building trusted site partnerships, ensuring high-quality execution, and driving performance across Phase I-IV studies. In this site-facing role, you will take ownership of monitoring activities, proactively identify risks, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure trials are delivered with excellence, integrity, and impact.
About the Role
Key ResponsibilitiesServe as primary point of contact between Novartis and clinical trial sites, ensuring strong, collaborative partnershipsManage assigned Phase I-IV study sites in compliance with protocols, monitoring plans, and regulatory requirementsConduct site initiation visits to ensure site teams are fully trained on study protocols and expectationsDeliver ongoing training for amendments and new site personnel to maintain compliance and consistencyPerform on-site and remote monitoring activities to ensure patient safety, data integrity, and protocol adherenceProactively assess site performance, identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies to improve outcomesIdentify process gaps and collaborate with sites to drive continuous improvement and operational excellencePromote a strong compliance culture, ensuring adherence to ethical standards, regulations, and data privacy requirementsBuild strong site relationships to enhance patient recruitment and reduce operational challengesLead site closeout activities, ensuring completion of follow-up actions and proper documentation and archivingEssential RequirementsBachelor's degree in a scientific or healthcare-related disciplineMinimum 1 year of experience in clinical researchUnderstanding of clinical trial processes, including Good Clinical Practice and International Council for Harmonisation guidelinesKnowledge of applicable regulatory requirements and standards, including global and local health authoritiesStrong communication and relationship-building skills to effectively collaborate with clinical trial sitesAbility to manage multiple priorities, demonstrating strong organization and time management skillsAnalytical and risk-based thinking with the ability to identify issues and implement effective mitigation strategiesFluency in written and spoken English and the local languageDesirable RequirementsStrong understanding of the drug development process and clinical research methodologiesMonitoring or site management experienceWhy NovartisOur purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people's lives. To achieve this, we rely on passionate people who bring expertise, curiosity, and a commitment to making a difference every day. At Novartis, you will join a collaborative environment where your work contributes to meaningful innovation for patients around the world.Benefits and RewardsNovartis offers a competitive salary, annual bonus, life insurance, retirement and wellbeing plans, health insurance, flexible working arrangements, parental leave, birthday day off, employee recognition programs, employee resource groups, and virtual self-development tools.Commitment to Diversity and InclusionNovartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams that reflect the patients and communities we serve.
Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-cultureBenefits and Rewards: Learn about all the ways we'll help you thrive personally and professionally.Read our handbook (PDF 30 MB)
Division
Development
Business Unit
Research
Location
Brazil
Site
Santo Amaro
Company / Legal Entity
BR03 (FCRS = BR003) NOVARTIS BIOCIENCIAS S.A
Functional Area
Research & Development
Job Type
Full time
Employment Type
Regular
Shift Work
No
Research & Development Development Brazil
Job ID
REQ-10083602
Clinical Research Associate
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Job ID
REQ-10083602
Clinical Research Associate
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Novartis provides healthcare solutions that improve and extend people’s lives. We use science-based innovation to address some of society’s most challenging healthcare issues. We discover and develop breakthrough treatments and find new ways to deliver them to as many people as possible. Our company is focused on industry-leading divisions with innovation power and global scale: pharmaceuticals, eye care and generic medicines Novartis is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland. Novartis Group companies employ approximately 120,000 associates and its products are available in more than 180 countries around the world.