 
						Clinical Research Medical Advisor
1 week ago
As a Clinical Research medical Advisor (CRMA) you will support one of designated therapeutic areas. In this capacity you will be accountable for all country clinical/medical aspects associated with Development and prioritized Research programs/trials by providing clinical strategic and tactical leadership as the Country Clinical Development representative. (This may involve work across several countries).
It is a bridge between Global Development, Study Site Operations (SSO) clinical trials and Medical Affairs, aligning technical, operations & strategy, and Patient Engagement.
CRMA's gather, inform, and act on clinical/medical/scientific insights for clinical trial concept sheets/protocols, Informed Consent Forms (ICFs) and other relevant clinical documents to optimize clinical trial implementation. They also drive the identification and involvement of qualified investigators with the greatest recruitment potential, identifies clinical recruitment hurdles and drives clinical recruitment activities to overcome these hurdles.
Working in close collaboration with other country functions (e.g., clinical trial operations, Medical Affairs and Patient Engagement) you will actively contribute to successful allocation, fast clinical trial start-up, timely recruitment, early identification of potential delays, and development and implementation of mitigation plans.
This position is part of the CRMA GDD team and reports directly to CRMA Cluster Head Central Europe.
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Major Accountabilities
- Validating study designs and making the final decision on the clinical/medical trial and program feasibility of implementing a clinical trial protocol based on medical/clinical practice and analysis of the competitive environment in the country.
- Actively contributing to scientific/clinical/medical aspects of the start-up phase to ensure fast clinical trial site start-up.
- Providing scientific/clinical/medical expertise to clinical trial operations team members and during interactions with Country/Cluster external Experts (e.g., Regulatory Authorities, Medical Experts, Advisory Boards, Patient Advocacy Groups, ERB/EC etc.).
- Developing clinical/medical trial plans taking the broader ecosystem into account for assigned programs/trials to ensure successful trial implementation.
- Supporting and partnering with internal Stakeholders and internal decision boards as needed regarding clinical trials, as the scientific/clinical/medical expert, (important internal stakeholders will be Clinical Trial Team, Regulatory Affairs, Medical Information, Medical Affairs, Marketing, Patient Access, Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HE&OR), clinical trial operations, etc.)
- Gathering, informing, and acting on insights from clinical trial Investigators/site staff, Medical Experts, patients, and payers, with internal Stakeholders at the Country/Cluster level with the goal to optimize clinical trial implementation.
- Carrying accountability for adherence to safety standards, clinical data quality for the Country/Cluster and provides general scientific/clinical/medical support for safety issues
Essential Requirements:
- Scientific degree M.D., Ph.D., or Pharm.D. (M.D. is preferred), ideally with experience in clinical development within the pharmaceutical industry or clinical practice.
- Fluent Czech and English language skills (full proficiency in speaking and in writing)
- Sound understanding of the overall clinical development process, and ICH/GCP principles.
- Excellent communication, networking and stakeholder management skills
- Agility to move quickly across different therapeutic areas and indications as well as ability to prepare and deliver high quality presentations.
- Willingness to travel up to 50%, including internationally (and possibly to other countries in Europe)
Desirable Requirements:
- Subspecialty training.
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Disclaimer*: Some restrictions on flexible working options may apply and will be discussed during interview if applicable
You will receive:
Monthly pension contribution matching your individual contribution up to 3% of your gross monthly base salary; Risk Life Insurance (full cost covered by Novartis); 5-week holiday per year (1 week above the Labor Law requirement) ; 4 paid sick days within one calendar year in case of absence due to sickness without a medical sickness report; Cafeteria employee benefit program – choice of benefits from Benefit Plus Cafeteria in the amount of 17,500 CZK per year; Meal vouchers in amount of 105 CZK for each working day (full tax covered by company); Transport Allowance; MultiSport Card, Employee Share Purchase Plan.
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Accessibility and accommodation:
Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
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Division
Development
Business Unit
Innovative Medicines
Location
Czech Republic
Site
Prague
Company / Legal Entity
CZ02 (FCRS = CZ002) Novartis s.r.o.
Functional Area
Research & Development
Job Type
Full time
Employment Type
Regular
Shift Work
No
Accessibility and accommodationNovartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.
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