Principal Clinical Data Scientist
Novartis
9 hours ago
Remote friendly (East Hanover, NJ)
United States
Clinical Research and Development
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end data management for multiple clinical trials or across programs from Phase I to IV.
- Drive study/program data strategies aligned with therapeutic area and organizational objectives.
- Coordinate internal and external data scientists to ensure high-quality, timely study delivery.
- Provide expert input to protocol design to ensure data quality, feasibility, and efficient data collection.
- Identify and resolve data-related risks impacting database design, analysis, or reporting outcomes.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to communicate progress, timelines, and key data management insights.
- Oversee design/standardization of electronic case report forms and data structures.
- Ensure audit readiness, quality control, and reliability of clinical databases and deliverables.
- Apply advanced tools and industry standards for reporting and data visualization.
- Contribute to process improvements and solve complex problems.
Essential Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, computer science, pharmacy, nursing, or related field.
- 7+ years’ clinical data management experience managing multiple studies and delivering to deadlines.
- Strong knowledge of clinical trial methodology, Good Clinical Practice, and medical terminology.
- Advanced data analysis/interpretation using programming or GUI tools.
- Demonstrated leadership and collaboration in cross-functional, global environments.
- Ability to identify risks, solve complex problems, and implement effective solutions.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders.
- Experience mentoring and sharing knowledge.
Compensation & Benefits (Summary)
- Expected salary range: $119,700–$222,300/year; performance-based cash incentive; possible annual equity awards.
- Comprehensive US benefits (health, life, disability, 401(k) match) and generous time off (vacation, personal days, holidays, other leaves).
- Lead end-to-end data management for multiple clinical trials or across programs from Phase I to IV.
- Drive study/program data strategies aligned with therapeutic area and organizational objectives.
- Coordinate internal and external data scientists to ensure high-quality, timely study delivery.
- Provide expert input to protocol design to ensure data quality, feasibility, and efficient data collection.
- Identify and resolve data-related risks impacting database design, analysis, or reporting outcomes.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to communicate progress, timelines, and key data management insights.
- Oversee design/standardization of electronic case report forms and data structures.
- Ensure audit readiness, quality control, and reliability of clinical databases and deliverables.
- Apply advanced tools and industry standards for reporting and data visualization.
- Contribute to process improvements and solve complex problems.
Essential Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, computer science, pharmacy, nursing, or related field.
- 7+ years’ clinical data management experience managing multiple studies and delivering to deadlines.
- Strong knowledge of clinical trial methodology, Good Clinical Practice, and medical terminology.
- Advanced data analysis/interpretation using programming or GUI tools.
- Demonstrated leadership and collaboration in cross-functional, global environments.
- Ability to identify risks, solve complex problems, and implement effective solutions.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders.
- Experience mentoring and sharing knowledge.
Compensation & Benefits (Summary)
- Expected salary range: $119,700–$222,300/year; performance-based cash incentive; possible annual equity awards.
- Comprehensive US benefits (health, life, disability, 401(k) match) and generous time off (vacation, personal days, holidays, other leaves).