CRA & SCRA – Sponsor Dedicated

As a leading global contract research organization (CRO) with a passion for scientific rigor and decades of clinical development experience, Fortrea provides pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device customers a wide range of clinical development, patient access and technology solutions across more than 20 therapeutic areas. With over 19,000 staff conducting operations in more than 90 countries, Fortrea is transforming drug and device development for partners and patients across the globe.

Role Details:

We are recruiting for our sponsor-dedicated business in Turkey and currently seeking to hire experienced Clinical Research Associates with a permanent and 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.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for all aspects of study site monitoring including routine monitoring and close-out of clinical sites, maintenance of study files, conduct of pre-study and initiation visits; liaise with vendors; and other duties, as assigned
• Responsible for all aspects of site management as prescribed in the project plan
• Ensure the study staff who will conduct the protocol have received the proper materials and instructions to safely enter patients into the study
• Ensure the protection of study patients by verifying that informed consent procedures and protocol requirements are adhered to according to the applicable regulatory requirements
• Ensure the integrity of the data submitted on Case Report Forms (CRFs) or other data collection tools by careful source document review
• Monitor data for missing or implausible data
• Ensure the resources of the Sponsor and Fortrea are spent wisely by performing the required monitoring tasks in an efficient manner, according to SOPs and established guidelines
• Ensure audit readiness at the site level
• Prepare accurate and timely trip reports
• Responsible for all aspects of registry management as prescribed in the project plans
• Undertake feasibility work when requested
• Participate in and follow up on Quality Control Visits (QC) when requested
• Recruitment of potential investigators, preparation of EC submissions, notifications to regulatory authorities, translation of study-related documentation, organization of meetings and other tasks as instructed by supervisor
• Might be requested to work in a client facing environment
• Track and follow up on Serious Adverse Event (SAE) reporting, process production of reports, narratives and follow up of SAE
• Independently perform CRF review; query generation and resolution against established data review guidelines on Fortrea or client data management systems as assigned by management
• Assist with training, of new employees, e.g. co-monitoring

Education & Qualifications

• University graduate with a life science degree or nursing background who relishes working in a fast paced environment, on complex and demanding protocols
• Clinical monitoring experience in international Pharma/CRO company required
• Experience in interventional studies required
• Excellent understanding of Serious Adverse Event (SAE) reporting
• Fluent in English and Turkish

Fortrea is actively seeking motivated problem-solvers and creative thinkers who share our passion for overcoming barriers in clinical trials. Our unwavering commitment is to revolutionize the development process, ensuring the swift delivery of life-changing ideas and therapies to patients in need. Join our exceptional team and embrace a collaborative workspace where personal growth is nurtured, enabling you to make a meaningful global impact. For more information about Fortrea, visit www.fortrea.com.

Fortrea is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

As an EOE/AA employer, Fortrea strives for diversity and inclusion in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications of the individual and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy or other medical conditions/needs), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. We encourage all to apply.

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