Clinical Research Associate - Gatwick, United Kingdom - Novo Nordisk

Description

Would you like to develop a broad and versatile skillset as a Clinical Research Associate Trial Manager? Do you want to become part of a highly professional and successful team for our affiliate in the UK? Why not join us and make a difference today for a healthier world tomorrow

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

The role is a combination of a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) and Trial Manager where you will have the opportunity to challenge yourself and demonstrate independence, innovation, and initiative.

As a Clinical Research Associate - Trial Manager you will manage clinical trials and clinical trial sites in the UK.

Depending on your areas of interest, there are opportunities to take on full responsibility as the TM for smaller trials.

There is also the possibility of working on larger outcome trials with a split of responsibilities between site monitoring and defined trial management tasks.

The suitable candidate will have a breadth of CRA experience and be able to demonstrate excellent stakeholder management as well as the ability to adapt to changing project needs.

Qualifications

Our ideal candidate has substantial experience and success of proactively and independently monitoring all phases of clinical trials in accordance with ICH GCP methodology as well as experience monitoring all stages of a commercial clinical trial including start-up, recruitment, maintenance and close-out and has gained experience in some aspects of trial management activities. Moreover:

• You hold a Life Science degree or equivalent
• You have project and resource management skills
• You have got an understanding of clinical trial regulations in the UK and excellent knowledge of clinical trial methodology
• You have up-to date-knowledge of the clinical trials environment - ICH GCP, regulatory issues, SOPs
• You have attended the GCP training, and you are certified
• You have the knowledge of the drug development process
• Computer literacy and IT skills including tools such as CTMS, EDC & Veeva Vault are needed

About the Department

The UK CDC is a team of 75+ highly skilled and ambitious colleagues responsible for the planning and execution of clinical trial activities in accordance with the Product Development Plans of Novo Nordisk. We focus on continuous personal and professional development and exciting opportunities which arise within our international organization.

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.

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 email to Please include your name, the role you are interested in and the type of adjustment your need.

Contact

Please submit your application via our online platform.

Deadline

Please apply before 11th April 2023.

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.