Job Description

Be part of clinical trials that brings life-changing treatment to patients across Malaysia and beyond. You will have the opportunity to develop as a professional CRA while contributing to the development of innovative treatments that impact millions of patients worldwide.

Your New Role

The role of the CRA is ensuring successful execution of clinical trials from site selection through to study closure. You'll be at the frontline of clinical operations, managing site relationships and ensuring every trial meets the highest standards of quality, compliance, and patient safety—work that directly impacts patients living with serious chronic diseases.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Conduction and closing activities of the appointed studies in compliance with local regulations, International Conference on Harmonization-Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP), company procedures, and protocol requirements to ensure data quality and study subject protection.
• You will manage the recruitment at the country/ site level and thereby deliver results that have a direct impact on the successful completion of the clinical program.
• Ensuring patient safety and data integrity by monitoring site data, resolving discrepancies, and handling adverse events in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• You partner with the Project Manager and report on their progress and critical issues that may impair trial success.

Your New Department

You will be part of Clinical Development Centre Team, responsible for executing clinical studies that bring innovative therapies from trial phase to patients. In Clinical, we focus on ensuring that every study is conducted with the highest standards of quality, ethics, and regulatory compliance.

As a CRA in our team in Malaysia, you will work directly with research sites and collaborate with global multifunctional teams, contributing to studies that advance treatments for serious chronic diseases such as diabetes, obesity, cardiometabolic and rare disorders. You will have access to mentorship from experienced CRAs and continuous learning opportunities to support your professional growth.

Your skills and qualifications

We're looking for a Clinical Research Associate who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced clinical environment and is committed to the highest standards of clinical research excellence. You'll bring with you:

• A degree in Medicine, Biology, Science, Pharmacy, Nursing, or another equivalent.
• You have a minimum of 2 years’ solid operational experience in clinical development as Clinical Research Associate.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and good project management skills to achieve the success of assigned clinical trials. A good knowledge of ICH-GCP, local requirements, and Novo Nordisk SOPs.
• Proactive communication both internally and externally, with the ability to adapt and manage changes across multiple clinical trials.
• You are required to travel within Malaysia and potentially Singapore and Thailand if required.
• Fluency in both English (verbal and written) and Bahasa Malaysia.

Working at Novo Nordisk
Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with determination, constant curiosity and a commitment to finding better ways forward. For over 100 years, this dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long-term health. One where diverse thinking, shared purpose and mutual respect come together to create extraordinary results. When you join us, you're not just starting a job – you're becoming part of a story that spans generations.

Deadline

16 Apr 2026

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

At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.

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

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and preventing diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.