Clinical Research Associate

Clinical Research Associate

**Category**:Clinical Development**Location**:Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, ES- Are you a dedicated clinical trial professional with solid site management experience? Are you highly motivated by being able to make a difference to improving patients’ lives? If yes, keep reading - this role might be just for you**The position**
- As Clinical Research Associate, you will independently manage clinical trial sites and locally manage clinical trials at every stage of the clinical trial process, and for all phases of clinical trial, 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. Work within the respective country with one or more (large scale and/ or complex) clinical trials or studies, representing the local team in the Spanish Clinical Development Centre (CDC).- In a nutshell, your role will be:- Act as the primary point of contact between site staff and our company, serving as an ambassador and contributing to make us the preferred partner in clinical trials.-
- Contribute to or lead selection of sites, in collaboration with CDC and local colleagues such as Medical Affairs, aligned with the local business strategy.-
- Manage trial sites to meet patient recruitment and retention targets, ensuring the successful completion of clinical programs.-
- Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to share insights from sites and to ensure the smooth and successful conduct of the trials.-
- Encourage the sharing of best practices within the local country to enhance trial performance.-
- Training, including co-monitoring, and coaching team members.**About the Department**
- You will be part of this international team, integrated by people in Spain, and Portugal.- You will report to the Head of Therapy Area you are assigned to in CDC Spain and will be in close collaboration with colleagues assigned to other Therapy Areas, working cross-functionally in a very dynamic environment.**Qualifications**- Degree in Medicine, Biology, Science, Pharmacy, Nursing, or another equivalent.
- You have a minimum of 2 years of experience in independent monitoring of clinical trials
- Experience in oversight of clinical trials and mentoring junior colleagues.-
- Expertise in Cardiovascular disease or chronic diseases will be an advantage.
- Fluent English & Spanish verbal and writing skills.**Contact**
- **Deadline**Working at Novo Nordisk**
- At Novo Nordisk, we don’t wait for change. We drive it. We’re a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. We never shy away from opportunities to develop, we seize them. From research and development, through to manufacturing, marketing and sales - we’re all working to move the needle on patient care.- 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.