Clinical Research Associate I - Maternity Cover

Are you passionate about clinical research and driven by the opportunity to bring life-changing therapies closer to patients? We are looking for a Clinical Research Associate I to join Novo Nordisk Italy on a maternity cover contract. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the advancement of clinical trials and make a meaningful impact on patients' lives. Apply today!

Your new role
As a Clinical Research Associate I, you will provide strategic oversight and management of clinical trial sites, ensuring protocol compliance, data integrity, and the protection of patient safety and rights. You will drive study quality and performance through risk-based monitoring and proactive risk management, collaborating with site staff and cross-functional teams to ensure the successful execution of our trials.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Act as a Site Manager, building trusted partnerships with investigators and site staff, driving site engagement and performance, and ensuring high-quality trial execution throughout the study lifecycle.
• Conducting on-site and remote visits (site selection, initiation, monitoring and close-out) in accordance with the Monitoring Plan, Protocol, ICH-GCP, internal SOPs and regulatory requirements
• Driving the implementation of Risk-Based Quality Management (RBQM) principles to proactively identify, assess and mitigate risks throughout study conduct
• Overseeing site performance, recruitment progress, retention and data collection to ensure that timelines and quality objectives are metLeading site training and providing continuous support on study protocols, systems and compliance requirements
• Managing IMP, study supplies, essential documents and the Investigator Trial Master File to ensure accountability and compliance

The ideal candidate is physically based in one of the following cities: Rome (preferred), Milan, Florence, Bologna or Naples.

Your new department

In Global Trial Portfolio (GTP), you'll be part of a department 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.

You will join the Clinical Development Centre (CDC), the dedicated hub for clinical operations in Italy and an integral part of Trial Operations EUCAN in GTP department. Here, a team of passionate professionals brings Novo Nordisk's global pipeline to Italian patients, running trials with excellence, agility and a shared commitment to quality. It is a place where curiosity is rewarded, collaboration is the norm, and every contribution has a direct impact on advancing therapies for people living with serious chronic diseases.

Your skills & qualifications
We are looking for a motivated and experienced clinical research professional who thrives in dynamic environments and is passionate about high-quality trial execution. To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related field.
• Previous experience in clinical research (e.g. CRA minimum 1 year, CTA, Clinical Trial Coordinator, Study Coordinator or equivalent) preferred.
• Basic knowledge of ICH-GCP, clinical trial regulations and monitoring processes.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with a willingness to learn and develop in a clinical operations environment.
• Familiarity with clinical trial systems (CTMS, EDC, eTMF, IWRS) is an advantage.
• Fluency in Italian and English (written and spoken).
• Ability and willingness to travel as required.

Working at Novo Nordisk
A career in Research & Development at Novo Nordisk means your expertise will touch the lives of millions of patients living with serious chronic diseases. You will work alongside insightful, brilliant colleagues at the forefront of science, in a culture of curiosity, continuous learning and open collaboration. For over 100 years, our dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long-term health — and when you join us, you become part of a story that spans generations.

What we offer

At Novo Nordisk, you’ll 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 43,940.00 to 68,110.00 EUR, corresponding to the level of the position.

The placement within the salary range will be assessed during the recruitment process based on the candidate’s 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.

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Deadline

August 14th, 2026

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