## [Clinical Research Medical Advisor](/req-10085398-clinical-research-medical-advisor "Clinical Research Medical Advisor") Job ID REQ-10085398 Sep 23, 2026 LOC_MX ### About the Role As a CRMA, you will provide Clinical Development and indication expertise specific to Country/Cluster, and together with the clinical trial operations team, drives the execution of clinical trials with high quality and within planned timelines. Key Responsibilities - Validates study designs, is accountable for, and makes the final decision on the clinical/medical trial and program feasibility of implementing a clinical trial protocol based on medical/clinical practice and analysis of the competitive environment in the country. - Actively contributes to scientific/clinical/medical aspects of the start-up phase to ensure fast clinical trial site start-up. - Provides clinical/medical expertise to clinical trial operations team members and clinical trial sites for Institutional Review Boards (IRB)/ Ethics Committee (EC) interactions. - Decides on site/Country-specific scientific/clinical/medical content of the Informed Consent Form (ICF) as needed and ensures appropriateness of patient suitable language. - Provides scientific/clinical/medical expertise during interactions with Country/Cluster external Experts (e.g., Regulatory Authorities, Medical Experts, Advisory Boards, Patient Advocacy Groups, etc.). - Drives patient recruitment strategies and proactively address enrolment and data quality challenges. - Collaborate across functions to deliver high-quality clinical trials on schedule and in compliance. Essential Requirements - Advanced scientific degree in Medicine, Pharmacy, or Life Sciences and ideally, 3 years of clinical development experience in the pharmaceutical industry or clinical practice - Ability to manage a study from a scientific/medical/clinical perspective, and a demonstrated capability to problem solve and mediate complex scientific/clinical/medical/operational issues. - Ability to lead effectively by communicating well, motivating a cross functional team, and handling and delegating responsibilities. - Ability to evaluate protocol feasibility and solve complex clinical challenges. - Sound understanding of the overall clinical development process, and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH)/ Good Clinical Practice (GCP) principles - Excellent communication skills with experience influencing cross-functional stakeholders. Fluency in Spanish & English are essential. - Demonstrate an agile mindset by setting clear priorities, collaborating openly, and using feedback to make step-by-step improvements Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse team representative of the patients and communities we serve. Accessibility and accommodation: Novartis is committed to work with and provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message. Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? Benefits and Rewards: Learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally. [Read our handbook (PDF 30 MB)](https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdf) ### Role Requirements **Why Novartis:** Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? [https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture](https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture "https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture") **Benefits and Rewards:** Learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally. [Read our handbook (PDF 30 MB)](https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdf) Division DIV_GD Business Unit Development Location LOC_MX Site INSURGENTES Company / Legal Entity MX06 (FCRS = MX006) Novartis Farmacéutica S.A. de C.V. 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