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Clinical Research Associate

On-site in Madrid·Added today (last checked 30 Oct)

Novo Nordisk

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Our summary

Salary: €42,560 - €74,480 a year
About €2,600 - €4,160 a month after tax.
Work mode: On-site, Madrid
Education: Master's degree

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Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

A Master's degree in Life Sciences or a related field.
Experience in clinical trial monitoring, or in a relevant role within the pharmaceutical industry or a CRO.
Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP, clinical trial processes and applicable regulatory requirements.
The ability to deliver high-quality, compliant trial execution, with a clear focus on patient safety and data integrity.
Strong communication, collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
Strong communication, planning and problem-solving skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and take accountability for results.
Willingness to travel as required.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Salary: For this role, the Annual Base Salary ranges from 42,560.00 to 74,480.00 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.

The role

Department: Clinical Development Centre Spain

Location: Madrid, Spain

As a Clinical Research Associate in CDC Spain, you will be a trusted partner for your clinical trial sites, helping studies deliver with quality, pace and a clear focus on patients.

Our CRA vision combines strong site partnerships, smarter ways of working and risk-based quality management. You will bring this vision to life through proactive site ownership, sound judgement and close collaboration with the trial team.

What you'll do

Partner with your sites: understand their needs and barriers, build effective relationships and drive agreed actions to support recruitment, retention and trial milestones.
Protect patients and trial quality: perform monitoring according to study requirements, use data and risk insights to prioritise activities, and follow issues through to resolution.
Take ownership and collaborate: anticipate challenges, propose solutions and act within your responsibilities, aligning with the Trial Manager and wider team when shared decisions are needed.
Improve how we work: use approved digital tools, share site insights and good practices, and contribute to cross-trial initiatives in areas such as site engagement, quality and digitalisation, with opportunities to lead or co-lead according to your experience.

What you can expect here

Your expertise will be valued and your judgement trusted. You will have clear expectations, support to develop your skills and opportunities to shape better ways of delivering clinical trials.

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Start now

Your impact begins today. If you are ready to help clinical trials in Spain deliver with quality and pace, apply for the Clinical Research Associate role by 13 November. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

About Novo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company headquartered in Bagsværd, Denmark, with a mission to defeat diabetes and other serious chronic diseases. The company develops and manufactures innovative pharmaceutical products, including treatments for diabetes, obesity, and rare blood disorders. With a workforce of over 60,000 employees worldwide, Novo Nordisk operates in more than 80 countries and is recognized as a global leader in the pharmaceutical industry.

In Spain, Novo Nordisk has a significant presence with an office in Madrid, where it employs professionals in areas such as supply chain management. The company offers international career opportunities and is known for its collaborative work culture, focus on employee development, and commitment to making a positive impact on global health. For international professionals, Novo Nordisk provides a dynamic environment with opportunities to work on cutting-edge medical solutions and contribute to meaningful global health outcomes.

Industry: Pharmaceuticals
Founded: 1923
Employees: 50,000–100,000
Headquarters: Bagsværd, Denmark
In Spain: Madrid

Good to know if you are moving

Novo Nordisk is headquartered in Bagsværd, Denmark, and has a large international presence, making it a common destination for expatriates.
The company offers roles in Spain, particularly in Madrid, with positions like Senior Manager Supply Chain, indicating opportunities for professionals in operations and logistics.
As a global healthcare leader, Novo Nordisk provides competitive benefits and career development programs, often supporting relocation for international hires.
The work environment is collaborative and innovation-driven, with a strong emphasis on employee well-being and work-life balance.
English is commonly used in international teams, though knowledge of local languages like Spanish can be beneficial for roles in Spain.

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About the company & team

You will join CDC Spain and work closely with site teams, Trial Managers, Study Start-up, quality colleagues and other local and global partners to keep trials moving and sites inspection-ready.

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