Senior Clinical Research Associate

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Turkey.

📋 Description

• Oversee and take ownership of the progress of clinical studies at investigative sites.

• Ensure that clinical trials are executed, documented, and reported in accordance with the protocol, standard operating procedures (SOPs), ICH-GCP, and all relevant regulations and standards.

• Coordinate all essential activities necessary for the setup and monitoring of a study (e.g., identifying investigators; assisting in the preparation of regulatory submissions, conducting pre-study and initiation visits, etc.).

• Manage appropriately scaled clinical trials and assist Project Managers with larger-scale trials.

• Train and mentor junior team members.

• Engage directly with clients, initiate payments, and contribute to proposal activities, including development and client presentations.

⛳️ Requirements

• A university degree in life sciences, pharmacy, or another health-related field, or equivalent experience in a scientific or healthcare discipline, or be a licensed healthcare professional.

• Minimum of 3.5 years of experience as a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) in either a Contract Research Organization (CRO) or the pharmaceutical/biotech industry, or equivalent relevant experience and/or demonstrated competencies.

• Extensive site management experience or equivalent experience in clinical research.

• Experience in oncology monitoring.

• Exceptional communication and organizational skills are crucial.

• Demonstrated client-focused approach.

• Proficiency in using computerized information systems, electronic spreadsheets, word processing, and electronic mail is required.

• Willingness to travel overnight, with an average of up to 60% travel based on regional needs. International travel as required.

• Proficiency in English and Turkish.

🏝️ Benefits

• Excellent company culture

• High retention rates for CRAs

• Flexibility in work/life balance

• Influence in decision-making processes

• Support from direct line management