Associate Clinical Trial Leader, Translational Medicine
Company websitenovartis.com (Novartis, opens in new tab)
Base salary $103,600 to $192,400
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Cambridge, MA
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- LocationCambridge, MA
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About this job
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Level 3Job Description Summary
#LI-HybridLocation: Cambridge, MA (USA)
CS&I is a dynamic group of Clinical Scientists who plan and execute Novartis’ early phase global clinical trials. From First-in-Human, to Proof-of-Concept, and beyond, we design and operationalize clinical trials, ensuring they run smoothly, on time and, most importantly, with patients’ interests in the forefront. We play a pivotal role in transitioning discovery research to clinical practice.
As part of CS&I’s commitment to talent development, we have an open position for a clinical trial associate/associate clinical scientist. We are ideally looking for a lab-based associate, who is seeking to transfer their drug development skills from bench to bedside and would like to embark on a new opportunity in clinical trial management.
You, as part of our team, will support Clinical Study Leads with the clinical science and operations of planning and executing early-phase trials. Collaborating internally across line functions and externally with clinical sites and vendors. Prioritizing and delivering on tasks across multiple studies. Always curious, innovative and quality focused.
Job Description
Key responsibilities:
- Supporting assigned clinical trial teams (CTT) with study tasks, across multiple therapeutic areas (non-oncology), to ensure the trial deliverables are met according to timelines and budget.
- Assist in the preparation and management of clinical and regulatory study-essential documents, including protocols and ICFs.
- Support the set-up and maintenance of the Trial Master File.
- Collaborate with internal partners including TMDP, global clinical supply, data management, regulatory, biostatistics, PK sciences, biomarker development.
- Liaise with clinical sites, external service providers and monitoring partners for study/site set-up and efficient study conduct.
- Manage and track trial information databases, ensuring accuracy.
- In collaboration with the medical expert and CTT, support ongoing scientific review of clinical trial data, data analysis and clinical study report writing/preparation.
- Ensure compliance to internal Novartis processes and Good Clinical Practice guidelines.
Essential Requirements:
- Bachelors in life science/healthcare required; Advanced degree or equivalent education/degree in life sciences/ healthcare preferred (PhD/MD/PharmD/ Masters).
- 1+ year’s experience in clinical trials/development
- Science-based drug development role; previous experience/knowledge in a clinical trial setting and awareness of the principles of Good Clinical Practice an advantage.
- Demonstrated organizational skills. Ability to multi-task and prioritize in order to deliver on timelines.
- A detail, quality and compliance focused approach to projects.
- Strong change agility. Ability to pro-actively learn, solve issues and take accountability.
- Good collaboration skills; ability to work in a team, interact with and influence a wide range of people.
- Clear written and verbal expression of ideas; an active communicator
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The salary for this position is expected to range between: $103,600-$192,400/year
The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors. Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.
US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.
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EEO Statement:
The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.
Accessibility and reasonable accommodations
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Salary Range
$103,600.00 - $192,400.00Skills Desired
Clinical Research, Clinical Trial Protocols, Clinical Trials, Data Integrity, Learning Design, Life Science, Risk Monitoring, Trend AnalysisSource: Novartis on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($103,600) is above 2% of the 310 Science & Research roles in Massachusetts listed on this site. Their median floor is $159,500; the middle half runs from $129,730 to $190,600.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 8, 2026.
This listingAssociate Clinical Trial Leader, Translational Medicine$103,600 to $192,400
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Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Associate Clinical Trial Leader, Translational Medicine (this listing) | $103,600 - $192,400 |
| Government Reporting Manager | $103,600 - $192,400 |
| GRC Compliance Senior Analyst | $108,500 - $201,500 |
| Principal Scientist I/II, Oligonucleotide Chemistry & Innovation | $108,500 - $201,500 |
| Senior Clinical Research Associate | $108,500 - $201,500 |
| Senior Engineer, Automation - Packaging/Serialization | $108,500 - $201,500 |
| Sr. Automation Engineer - Upstream/Media | $108,500 - $201,500 |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-10-30
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: Cambridge (USA)
The salary for this position is expected to range between: $103,600-$192,400/year
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- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
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