CRA II

CRA II

Turkey – homebased

At ICON, it’s our people that set us apart. Our diverse teams enable us to become a better partner to our customers and help us to fulfil our mission to advance and improve patients’ lives.

Our ‘Own It’ culture is driven by four key values that bring us together as individuals and set us apart as an organisation: Accountability & Delivery, Collaboration, Partnership and Integrity. We want to be the Clinical Research Organisation that delivers excellence to our clients and to patients at every touch-point. In short, to be the partner of choice in drug development.

Job Summary: The Clinical Research Associate II (CRA II) will play a crucial role in the planning, initiation, monitoring, and closure of clinical trials conducted in Turkey. This position requires a proactive and detail-oriented individual with a strong background in clinical research, regulatory compliance, and excellent communication skills. The CRA II will work closely with investigative sites, sponsors, and internal teams to ensure the successful execution of clinical trials and compliance with all applicable regulations and guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct site initiation, interim monitoring, and close-out visits, ensuring that trials are conducted in accordance with the protocol, regulatory requirements, and GCP guidelines.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with investigational sites, providing guidance and support as needed.
• Review and assess site activities, including source document verification, data collection, and informed consent procedures.
• Perform data review and query resolution to ensure the accuracy and quality of data collected during the trial.
• Verify that investigational product(s) are handled and stored correctly at the site.
• Assist with the preparation and submission of regulatory documents to local authorities as required.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including project managers, data managers, and biostatisticians, to ensure trial progress and data quality.
• Prepare and maintain trial-related documentation, including site visit reports, monitoring plans, and other essential study documents.
• Assist in the development and execution of site-specific training to enhance site staff’s understanding of the protocol and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure the timely resolution of any site or study-related issues and discrepancies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (life sciences, nursing, pharmacy, or equivalent).
• Minimum of 2-4 years of clinical research experience as a CRA, preferably in Turkey.
• Thorough understanding of ICH-GCP guidelines, local regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in English and Turkish, both written and spoken.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel to investigational sites within Turkey and potentially other locations, as needed.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Benefits of Working in ICON:

Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

We offer very competitive salary packages. And to keep them competitive, we regularly benchmark them against our competitors. Our annual bonuses reflect delivery of performance goals – both ours and yours.

We also provide a range of health-related benefits to employees and their families and offer competitive retirement plans – and related benefits such as life assurance – so you can save and plan with confidence for the years ahead.

But beyond the competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, you’ll benefit from an environment where you are encouraged to fulfil your sense of purpose and drive lasting change.

ICON is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know through the form below.

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