Clinical Research Associate

Clinical Research Associate

Bring clinical trials to life at the sites where science meets patients and help shape the therapies that will define the future of chronic disease care.

Your new role
As a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) in our CDC Czech Republic team youll provide strategic oversight and management of clinical trial sites to ensure protocol compliance data integrity and the protection of patient safety and rights. Through risk-based monitoring and close collaboration with site staff and cross-functional teams youll drive study quality and performance across our clinical portfolio. This position is a maternity cover.

Day-to-day your tasks will include:

• Overseeing and managing assigned clinical trial sites conducting on-site and off-site monitoring visits in line with the Monitoring Plan Protocol ICH-GCP internal SOPs and applicable regulatory requirements
• Safeguarding patient safety and data integrity by monitoring site data resolving discrepancies and managing adverse events while overseeing IP study supplies essential documents and Investigator Trial Master File documentation
• Driving the implementation of Risk-Based Quality Management (RBQM) principles to proactively identify assess and mitigate risks and maintaining inspection readiness throughout the trial
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with investigators and site staff leading site training and providing continuous support on protocols systems and compliance requirements
• Collaborating with Trial Managers Study Start-up Vendor Managers and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and smooth study execution
• Sharing site feedback and engagement insights to inform protocol updates patient engagement initiatives and continuous process improvement
• Acting as an ambassador for Novo Nordisk values at the site level

Your new department
In Research & Development youll be part of a unit that explores bold scientific ideas and advances them into clinical testing. We combine curiosity AI tools and human data to develop transformative therapies. Through collaboration and operational excellence we shape and deliver an innovative pipeline to meet future patient needs.

Youll join the NN CRA Unit within our Clinical Development Centre (CDC) in the Czech Republic part of Trial Operations EUCAN and contributing to our Global Trial Portfolio. Our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality clinical trials that bring new therapies closer to patients and youll play a central role in making sure every site we work with delivers to the highest scientific ethical and regulatory standards.

Your skills & qualifications
Were looking for a driven CRA who thrives in a dynamic patient-focused environment and takes pride in delivering high-quality clinical trials. Youll bring with you:

• A Masters degree in Life Sciences or a related field combined with 2 years experience in clinical trial monitoring or a relevant pharmaceutical industry/CRO role
• Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines regulatory requirements and clinical trial methodology with a demonstrated ability to ensure high-quality trial execution in compliance with internal SOPs
• Excellent stakeholder management written and verbal communication skills and a proven ability to build strong relationships with internal and external partners at all levels
• Strong organisational and project management capabilities with high attention to detail sound problem-solving and decision-making skills and the ability to manage multiple sites and priorities independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in digital tools including EDC CTMS and eTMF systems an openness to embracing new technologies and better ways of working and flexibility to travel as required

Working at Novo Nordisk
Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this we approach our work with determination constant curiosity and a commitment to finding better ways forward. For over 100 years this dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long-term health. One where diverse thinking shared purpose and mutual respect come together to create extraordinary results. When you join us youre not just starting a job youre becoming part of a story that spans generations.

What we offer

At Novo Nordisk youll join a global healthcare company with a unique culture and strong results. We offer continuous learning career development and benefits tailored to your life and career stage.

Salary: For this role the Annual Base Salary ranges from 758350.00 to.00 CZK corresponding to the level of the position.

The placement within the salary range will be assessed during the recruitment process based on the candidates skills competencies knowledge and relevant experience.

Incentives and Benefits: The salary package may include short-term and/or long-term incentives as well as other employee benefits based on position level location functional area and relevant market benchmarks.

Learn more about our Reward Philosophy here.

Deadline

Please apply before 16th July 2026

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

At Novo Nordisk were not chasing quick fixes were creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years weve been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of whats possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives seek out bold ideas and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together were making healthcare more accessible treating and preventing diseases and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us you become part of something bigger a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.