Clinical Research Associate
Company: CROTURK Klinik Arastirma
- Location: Türkiye
- Work mode: Remote
- Seniority: Entry level
- Employment type: Full-time
- Posted: Yesterday
- Offer language: English
Job description
Company Description CROTURK Klinik Arastirma is a full-service Contract Research Organization (CRO) based in Ankara, operating across Turkey and serving as a strategic clinical partner for international sponsors. The organization connects pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device companies with high-volume clinical centers, leveraging Turkey’s centralized healthcare system and diverse population to accelerate trials. As an EUCROF member, CROTURK adheres to global standards including EMA, EU-MDR, ICH-GCP, ISO 14155, and FDA 21 CFR Part 11 for e-clinical solutions. Core solutions include clinical monitoring, site management, regulatory affairs, market access, data management, biostatistics, and real-world evidence generation.
Role Description The Clinical Research Associate (CRA) is a full-time, remote role responsible for overseeing clinical trial sites to ensure that studies are conducted in compliance with protocols, regulatory requirements, and quality standards. The CRA will perform routine monitoring visits, verify source data, review case report forms, and ensure timely resolution of queries and deviations. Daily activities include supporting site start-up, training site staff on study procedures, tracking patient recruitment and retention, and maintaining accurate trial documentation. The role also involves close collaboration with clinical operations, data management, and regulatory teams to facilitate efficient study conduct and reporting. The CRA will contribute to continuous improvement in trial processes and promote best practices across assigned studies.
Qualifications
- Strong understanding of clinical trial protocols and the ability to interpret and apply protocol requirements consistently.
- Hands-on experience as a Clinical Research Associate and familiarity with the responsibilities of CRAs in global and local studies.
- Knowledge of clinical trials processes, including study start-up, monitoring, and close-out across multiple phases.
- Demonstrated research skills, including data review, source verification, and documentation accuracy.
- Experience in clinical operations, working with cross-functional teams such as regulatory, data management, and site staff.
- Knowledge of ICH-GCP, EU-MDR, ISO 14155, and relevant local regulatory requirements; prior CRO or sponsor-side experience is an advantage
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple sites and timelines remotely.
- Comfort with digital tools and e-Clinical systems
