CRA II - Sponsor Dedicated

Fortrea; Turkey; On-site; TRY 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clinical research organization in Turkey is seeking a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) for a permanent, full-time position. Ideal candidates should have a degree in life sciences and at least 1.5 years of clinical monitoring experience. The role involves managing clinical site activities, ensuring data accuracy, and mentoring junior staff. This position offers excellent career progression opportunities with a supportive environment focused on empowering employees.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and Turkish, both written and verbal.
• Minimum 1.5 years of clinical on-site monitoring experience in interventional studies.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of clinical site activity.
• Ensure protocol compliance and data accuracy.
• Act as primary liaison with sites and vendors.
• Mentor junior staff and support project coordination.

Skills

Clinical trial processes

Regulatory requirements

Planning and problem-solving

Communication skills

Monitoring skills

Education

Degree in life sciences or related field

Job description

We are recruiting for our sponsor-dedicated business in Türkiye and are seeking to hire a CRA on a permanent, full-time contract.

Our positions offer excellent exposure to a range of disease areas, and a real opportunity for career progression and promotion in time.

At Fortrea, you will have autonomy to organize your work and in return, you will be supported and empowered to go beyond the typical CRA role, to really be an expert on your protocols and to own your sites.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of clinical site activity: pre-study, initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits
• Ensure protocol compliance, data accuracy, patient safety, and audit readiness
• Review source documents, resolve data queries, and oversee SAE reporting and follow-up
• Act as primary liaison with sites, vendors, and internal teams
• Prepare trip reports and support regulatory submissions, feasibility, and site budget negotiations
• Mentor junior staff and support project coordination as assigned

Qualifications

• Degree in life sciences or related health profession
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and clinical trial processes
• Fluent in English and local language (written and verbal)

Experience

• Minimum 1.5 years of clinical on-site monitoring in interventional studies
• Skilled in SAE handling, CRF review, and site management
• Able to work independently with strong planning and problem-solving skills
• Fluent in English and Turkish

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