Are you passionate about clinical research and ensuring the highest quality standards? Do you have experience in managing clinical trial sites and maintaining compliance with regulations? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Senior Clinical Research Associate.
Apply today for a life-changing career.
For over 100 years we have been driving change to defeat diabetes, but we know that what got us here today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We are now transforming our business and taking our expertise into new territories including obesity and rare blood and endocrine diseases.
Our story is one of incredible growth and success, which has culminated in receiving many prestigious awards, such as Best Places to Work and Vitality – Britain’s Healthiest Workplace.
The position
As a Senior Clinical Research Associate you will manage clinical trial sites to a high quality in accordance with the Company’s policies and procedures, relevant legislation and ICH GCP requirements whilst maintaining the standards of the Novo Nordisk Way. You will act as the main line of communication between the site and the sponsor.
In this role, you will report to Regional Clinical Research Manager.
Your key accountabilities will include:
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Complete clinical trial site monitoring visits, reports, and follow-up activities
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Provide support and act as a local expert for systems or knowledge areas, sharing best practices for the team's benefit
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Conduct risk-based quality management of sites in accordance with protocol, monitoring plan, SOPs, relevant legislation, and ICH-GCP guidelines
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Support the Local Trial Manager as needed and provide line of business support
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Mentor and train less experienced members of the team
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you should have the following qualifications:
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Degree level qualification in life science or nursing (or equivalent, desirable)
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Previous experience and success in independently monitoring clinical trials in accordance with ICH GCP methodology
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Proven success in mentoring and training less experienced team members
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Experience in managing trial management activities for commercial clinical trials
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Experience in monitoring all phases (1-4) of clinical trials
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Expert user of electronic clinical trial systems
About the department
Our Clinical Development Centres (CDCs), part of the Clinical, Medical and Regulatory Departments, are the backbone in clinical trials and have the benefits of strengthened partnerships and launches. We conduct clinical trials in more than 50 countries around the world, in close collaboration with our affiliates, regions and global teams.
You will be a part of our large, resourceful development team that plays a crucial role in the ambitious drug development programs at Novo Nordisk. The entire Centre consists of around 100 individuals, overseeing 30% of all clinical trial patients in North West Europe.
Working at Novo Nordisk
Novo Nordisk is its people. We know that life is anything but linear and balancing what is important at different stages of our career is never easy. That’s why we make room for diverse life situations, always putting people first. We value our employees for the unique skills they bring to the table, and we work continuously to bring out the best in them. Working at Novo Nordisk is working toward something bigger than ourselves, and it’s a collective effort. Together, we go further. Together, we’re life changing.
What We Offer
- Bonus: We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached, you’ll be rewarded through our bonus scheme
- Your workplace: Field based
- Pension: a market leading pension scheme with generous employer contributions
- Wellness: We want you to be your best self, so you’ll have access to an award-winning Wellness programme, including Private Medical Insurance, the Lifeworks App and lots of wellbeing initiatives and offerings
- Insurances: All colleagues are covered by our private medical, life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind
- Inclusive culture: our culture is one of care, support and respect for our people. We are committed to making your workplace safe and believe that a transparent, inclusive culture and leadership is the way to empower every individual to do their very best
Application support
We are an equal opportunities employer, and we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. If you're a person with a disability, if you're neurodivergent, and need any adjustments to be made during the application and selection process, please send an emails to EYQR@novonordisk.com. Please include your name, the role you are interested in and the type of adjustment your need.
Contact
Please submit your application via the Novo Nordisk website. We are unable to accept direct CVs. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Deadline
Please apply before 27th February 2024
We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.
At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.
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