Study Startup Specialist I

PSI CRO; Çankaya; On-site; TRY 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

PSI CRO is looking for a motivated professional to join their team in Ankara, Türkiye, to support study startup processes. The successful candidate will be involved in site identification, contract negotiation, and coordination with various stakeholders to ensure projects start smoothly and on time. Ideal candidates possess a university degree, possess at least one year of experience in clinical research, and are fluent in both English and Turkish. This role offers the opportunity to improve project timelines and enhance operational efficiencies.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year industry experience in clinical research and/or a minimum 1 year of Study Startup experience in Türkiye.

Responsibilities

• Support site identification and selection process.
• Collect and review documents for ethics and regulatory review and approval.
• Prepare packages of site documents for drug release to clinical sites.
• Prepare and negotiate site contracts and budgets.
• Communicate regarding startup matters till site activation.
• Monitor startup metrics and timelines.
• Coordinate initiatives for startup process improvement.

Skills

Communication and organizational skills

Ability to negotiate and build relationships

Full working proficiency in English (B1)

C1 level in Turkish

Education

College/University degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Take your career to the next level and be involved in study startup processes in Türkiye. You will provide direct operational support to project teams and ensure that PSI clinical projects start smoothly and on time.

Office-Based in Ankara

Responsibilities

• Support site identification and selection process
• Collect and review documents for ethics and regulatory review and approval
• Prepare packages of site documents for drug release to clinical sites
• Prepare and negotiate site contracts and budgets
• Communicate with project teams, investigative sites, review bodies, vendors, and clients regarding startup matters till the moment of site activation
• Monitor startup metrics and timelines
• Coordinate initiatives for startup process improvement, analyze best practices and challenges

Qualifications

• College/University degree or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• At least 1 year industry experience in clinical research and/or a minimum 1 year of Study Startup experience in Türkiye
• Full working proficiency in English (B1) and C1 level in Turkish
• Communication and organizational skills
• Ability to negotiate and build relationships at all levels