Clinical Research Associate

Novo Nordisk

Clinical Research Associate managing phase 1 healthy volunteer studies at Novo Nordisk. Ensuring quality delivery and compliance in clinical trial monitoring and site management.

Posted 6/1/2026full-timePlainsboro • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $105,400 - $132,500 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drives understanding and delivery of quality clinical research for all monitoring and site management activities
Takes ownership to deliver upon near-term USO Clinical Development (CDO) goals, including successful delivery of studies within the clinical trial portfolio
Delivers all relevant services/tasks in support of the planning and implementation of quality-driven clinical trials, in line with established targets and strategies
Implements proactive risk identification and mitigation planning for assigned clinical trial sites
Verifies safety reporting and the proper handling, monitoring and storage of trial products
Ensures accuracy, validity and completeness of data collected at clinical trial sites
Develops therapeutic area knowledge sufficient to support role and responsibilities
Drives recruitment and retention strategies to support clinical trial sites to meet country enrollment and retention targets
Participates in the preparation, conduct and follow-up of audit and inspection activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of 4 years of clinical trial experience within a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CRO, and/or healthcare setting is required
A minimum of 2 years of on-site monitoring experience is required, however monitoring experience may be waived if relevant Novo Nordisk experience is demonstrated in GCP-related clinical research
Bachelor’s degree required* (science related discipline preferred): Alternatively, a Registered Nurse with a minimum of 3 years of on-site monitoring experience is acceptable, in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree
Requires understanding of medical and scientific concepts in order to effectively interpret protocol requirements
Demonstrated understanding of medical terminology and ICH-GCP principles
Demonstrated proficiency with computer skills (MS Office, MS Project, MS PowerPoint)
Excellent communications skills (verbal, written, presentation) in English
Previous phase 1, healthy volunteer monitoring experience, both on-site and remote, is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical coverage
Dental and vision coverage
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) savings plan
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program
Tuition reimbursement program
Voluntary benefits such as group legal, critical illness, identity theft protection, pet insurance and auto/home insurance
Time off pursuant to sick time policy
Flexible vacation policy
Parental leave policy

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Hard Skills & Tools

clinical trial experienceon-site monitoring experienceGCP-related clinical researchmedical terminologyICH-GCP principlesdata accuracyrisk identificationdata validitytherapeutic area knowledgerecruitment strategies

Soft Skills

communication skillspresentation skillsorganizational skillsleadership skillsinterpersonal skills

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeRegistered Nurse