Are you committed, do you enjoy working independently and do you always maintain an overview? Then we are looking for you to support our Clinical Research Team at Novo Nordisk Pharma AG!

As a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) working with Novo Nordisk, you will have the opportunity to make a difference to patients’ lives across a broad spectrum of therapeutic areas.

The position

In this exciting role you will be responsible for conducting international clinical trials of phase I-IV in Switzerland and collaborate closely with clinical trial sites to deliver our clinical trials according to target.

You will be accountable for data integrity, data quality, patient safety and protection and for regulatory compliance in accordance with relevant legislation, ICH GCP requirements, trial protocols and as well as Novo Nordisk standard operating procedures.

You will be responsible for the whole process of trial conduct which includes:

• Site Selection and Preparation of local documents: Contribute to the selection of trial sites and prepare necessary documents in local language.
• Regulatory Submissions: Submission of trial documentation to the ethics committee and Swissmedic.
• Site Initiation and Training: Initiate trial sites and provide relevant training.
• Ongoing Site Support and Monitoring: Support trial conduct, perform and document regular monitoring visits.
• Drive activities with sites to achieve recruitment and retention targets
• Site Closure and Documentation: Manage closure of trial sites and archiving of all trial-related documents.

You will be part of the Clinical Research Team, report to the Clinical Research Manager. You will work closely with the local clinical team, with international study teams and with the trial sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree level, life science, pharmacy or nursing qualification or other relevant experience
• Have already gained experience in clinical studies and ideally have experience as a CRA.
• GCP Certification
• Fluent in English, German and preferably also French
• You work independently and are excellent in planning, setting priorities and organizing
• You are a team player who is proactive and ready to find solutions in challenging situations
• Reliability, accuracy and a willingness to travel frequently, mainly within Switzerland, are essential.

About the department

Novo Nordisk Pharma AG is the Swiss Affiliate, with over 100 employees, dedicated to making a remarkable difference to patients across the country. Located at the Circle, Zurich Airport. The Swiss Affiliate belongs to Region North West Europe, which is part of IO (International Operations).

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.

Contact

If you believe you are qualified, and are willing to take the challenge, please send your motivation letter, CV and relevant documentation directly via our online application tool.

Deadline

Please submit your application via our online application tool by 26th June 2024.

Please note that we are reviewing applications on ongoing basis, therefore the position will be filled as soon as the successful candidate has been found. Internal candidates are kindly requested to inform their line manager before applying.

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.