Senior Clinical Research Associate

Chloe O’Shea is proud to partner with a leading global CRO delivering cutting-edge solutions in clinical development. We are seeking an experienced Clinical Research Associate (CRA) to join a dynamic and dedicated team in Turkey for an exciting single-sponsor opportunity. This position offers a sustainable workload of 6–8 site visits per month, allowing you to focus on high-quality monitoring and deep site engagement.

The Role

As a Clinical Research Associate (CRA), you will be instrumental in overseeing the execution of clinical trials across Turkey. Working closely with investigative sites and sponsor teams, you will ensure strict adherence to protocols, ICH-GCP standards, and national regulations. With an emphasis on relationship-building and data integrity, this opportunity is ideal for professionals passionate about advancing global research in a supportive, innovation-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct site qualification, initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits across Turkey.
• Ensure clinical trial sites operate in compliance with ICH-GCP, Turkish regulatory requirements, and sponsor protocols.
• Verify source data and oversee investigational product accountability and site documentation.
• Proactively identify and escalate issues to ensure efficient resolution and continuous study progress.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with site personnel and sponsor teams.
• Deliver training and mentorship to site staff to ensure protocol adherence and data quality.
• Maintain up-to-date trial documentation and manage systems including CTMS, eTMF, and EDC platforms.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, or a related health discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years’ independent monitoring experience as a CRA in Turkey.
• Strong understanding of ICH-GCP and Turkish regulatory landscape.
• Prior experience managing sites across various therapeutic areas, ideally including Oncology or Immunology.
• Fluent in Turkish and English, both written and spoken.
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and communication skills.

What’s in It for You?

• Competitive compensation and attractive benefits package.
• Opportunities to grow within a global leader in clinical research.
• Flexible work arrangements with reasonable travel demands.
• Access to advanced tools, platforms, and global study networks.
• Commitment to work-life balance, mental health, and continuous professional development.