Junior Clinical Research Associate

Junior Clinical Research Associate

Category: Clinical Development Location: Lisbon, Lisbon, PT
Are you passionate about clinical research? Do you already have some experience as a Clinical Research Associate, Study Coordinator or CTA? Do you want to build your career in one of the most leading companies in the worldwide pharmaceutical industry and contribute to our ongoing development in Portugal? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team, based in either Lisbon or Porto! Join our team as a Clinical Research Associate and contribute to the development of life-changing drugs. Apply today for a rewarding career. Please note, this is a fixed-term contract of 12 months.
The Position As a Junior CRA, you will play a crucial role in managing and monitoring clinical trials to ensure they are conducted in accordance with established protocols, regulatory guidelines, and company standards. You will be a key player in advancing our mission to bring innovative treatments to patients. Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct site selection, initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits.

• Ensure compliance with study protocols, GCP (Good Clinical Practice), and regulatory requirements.

• Monitor patient safety and data quality throughout the trial.

• Collaborate with investigators and site staff to ensure smooth trial operations.

• Prepare and review study-related documentation and reports.

Qualifications You have an educational background in Life Sciences. Additional post graduations in Clinical Research will be an advantage. To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Previous experience in Clinical Research as a CRA, Study Coordinator or CTA. (including CROs),

• Good knowledge of clinical research processes, regulations, and guidelines in the Portuguese environment.

• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.

• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Proficiency in English and Portuguese

The ideal candidate needs to be located either within the Lisbon area or the Porto area with. availability and willingness to travel frequently to visit trial sites. Driving license is required.
About the department In the Clinical Medical and Regulatory (CMR) department we drive change to defeat serious chronic diseases. In Clinical, we are committed to deliver clinical results of an exceptionally high standard, thereby contributing to the development of innovative medicines. Our exciting pipeline translates into a several-fold increase in R&D investment in Portugal, when comparing 2020 with 2023. In Medical Affairs, we drive business with science and we partner for better care engaging with KOLs and HCPs who work daily with people living with chronic conditions. Finally, in Regulatory we ensure our license to operate and the supply of high-quality medications to people who need it the most.
Working at Novo Nordisk Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company with a 100-year legacy of driving change to defeat serious chronic diseases. Building on our strong legacy within diabetes, we are growing massively and expanding our commitment, reaching millions around the world, and impacting more than 40 million patient lives daily. All of this has made us one of the 20 most valuable companies in the world by market cap. Our success relies on the joint potential and collaboration of our more than 63,000 employees around the world. We recognize the importance of the unique skills and perspectives our people bring to the table, and we work continuously to bring out the best in them. Working at Novo Nordisk, were working toward something bigger than ourselves, and its a collective effort. Join us! Together, we go further. Together, were life changing.
Contact Please apply through our careers site, we are not able to accept direct CVs.
Deadline 30th of May 2024
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.