Clinical Trial Coordinator

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Clinical Trial Coordinator (CTC) Norway Innovate and Deliver

Across Borders

Make a real impact on patients lives by powering high-quality compliant clinical trials across a multi-country cluster. Were seeking a detail-driven tech-savvy Clinical Trial Coordinator (CTC) based in Norway to be the operational heartbeat of our studieskeeping sites moving documents inspection-ready and ensuring study files and systems are up to date.

Operating at a cluster level youll be the central connector for Clinical Operations Managers (COM) Clinical Research Managers (CRM) Clinical Research Associates (CRA) and study sites across multiple countries. Your work ensures site readiness regulatory compliance (including ICH-GCP) and on-time delivery of trial milestones.

What youll do

• Drive trial and site administration

  • Coordinate site readiness and provisioning with internal and external stakeholders

  • Manage logistics for clinical/non-clinical supplies labeling and translations

  • Track essential documents and safety updates to maintain data integrity

  • Confidently manage Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS) electronic Trial Master Files (eTMF) and related clinical systems

• Own document excellence

  • Prepare archive and reconcile eTMF content for inspection readiness

  • Execute quality control plans and manage document translations

  • Maintain investigator site file binders and supply destruction records

• Accelerate regulatory submissions and start-up

  • Coordinate country/site document collection for validation start-up and submissions

  • Support IRB/IEC and regulatory submissions and track insurance certificates

  • Ensure publication of study results in line with local legislation

• Support budgets contracts and payments

  • Assist in the development of site budgets contracts and handle payment execution.

  • Ensure compliance with financial procedures

• Orchestrate meetings

  • Organize meetings such as study and investigator events.

What youll bring

• Education and experience

  • Bachelors degree preferred (life sciences/health-related field) or training in office management administration finance or healthcare

  • Experience in a clinical research environment with solid understanding of drug development

  • Knowledge of ICH-GCP Good Documentation Practices and applicable regulations

• Communication and collaboration

  • Fluent in English and Norwegian

  • Proven success working independently and in cross-functional multicultural global/matrix teams

  • Positive mindset

• Professional behaviors

  • Prioritizes effectively and delivers on time with meticulous attention to detail

  • Stays resilient and adaptable managing shifting priorities

  • Communicates clearly and respectfully; navigates negotiations and stakeholder alignment with confidence

  • Identifies issues early and solves them analytically using data and sound judgment

  • Operates fluently in CTMS eTMF and core digital tools; learns new systems quickly

  • Drives continuous improvementsimplifies processes removes friction and standardizes where possible

  • Maintains accountability for quality and timelines following through reliably

  • Demonstrates a growth mindsetshares knowledge seeks feedback and embraces learning

  • Challenges the status quo thoughtfully leveraging digital tools to innovate and improve outcomes

We are a company that values teamwork innovation and personal development. We offer a dynamic and international work environment where you will have the opportunity to grow and develop your skills while contributing to meaningful research.

If you are interested in this position please submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you!

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