Clinical Research Medical Advisor

Are you ready to shape the future of clinical research at Novartis? As a Clinical Research Medical Advisor, you’ll play a vital role in driving the success of clinical trials across the Netherlands, with opportunities for cross-country collaboration and occasional travel to Denmark. You’ll collaborate with top investigators, influence trial design, and ensure patient safety and data quality throughout the process. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact on global development programs while working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment that values innovation and scientific excellence.

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands #LI-Hybrid

This role is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. While the primary location is Amsterdam, the role may involve occasional travel to Denmark and offers the possibility of cross-country collaboration. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.

Responsibilities:

• Provide expert clinical and medical leadership to ensure high-quality execution of trials across the Netherlands
• Evaluate and validate study designs, ensuring feasibility based on local medical practices and competitive insights
• Guide protocol development and ethics submissions, including tailoring informed consent forms for local relevance
• Anticipate recruitment and data quality challenges, developing proactive mitigation strategies for successful trial delivery
• Deliver comprehensive training on disease areas, compounds, and protocols to internal teams and trial sites
• Shape recruitment strategies through investigator engagement, competitive trial analysis, and patient-centric approaches
• Support regulatory inspections and audits, resolving scientific and medical issues at the country level
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, GCP, ICH, and national regulations throughout the clinical trial lifecycle

Essential for the role:

• Scientific degree in a relevant field (e.g., medicine, pharmacy, life sciences)
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in medical affairs or clinical research environments
• Fluency in both Danish and English, with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to manage clinical studies and resolve complex scientific and operational challenges
• Solid understanding of clinical development processes, including ICH and GCP guidelines
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement capabilities, with effective negotiation and presentation skills
• Demonstrate an agile mindset by setting clear priorities, collaborating openly, and using feedback to make step-by-step improvements – reflecting the core elements of Agile culture within the Dutch organization.

Desirable for the role:

• Advanced degree such as PhD or MD in a relevant scientific or medical field

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.