Senior Clinical Research Associate I
Primary Location: Turkey, Istanbul Job ID R0000042651 Category Clinical Trials Date Posted 06/10/2026Overview
As a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) at Parexel, you act as an integral part to get treatments to patients sooner. Our CRAs' priority is the safety and well-being of the patients. As you travel to investigator sites and perform your monitoring duties, we encourage you to be inquisitive, take accountability, build relationships, and act with integrity.
Join a team with a wide variety of experiences and knowledge, and work on global projects within a broad scope of therapeutic areas. We’re looking for people who want to grow personally and professionally and support their colleagues globally and cross-functionally.
Success Profile
Do you have these soft skills and interpersonal traits to succeed at Parexel?
- Communicator
- Detail-oriented
- Flexible
- Organized
- Problem-solver
- Self-starter
About This Role
Are you passionate about advancing clinical research and making a real difference in patients' lives? Parexel is seeking an experienced Clinical Research Associate to join our FSP Clinical Operations team (fully outsourced to work for one of the largest Pharmaceutical company) and play a crucial role in ensuring the success of groundbreaking clinical trials.
This is a remote position for candidates based in Istanbul.
About the Role
As a Senior Clinical Research Associate (SCRA) you will be at the heart of our clinical operations—serving as the trusted liaison between our study teams and investigator sites. You will oversee the conduct of clinical trials from site activation through database lock, ensuring they meet the highest standards of quality, compliance, and patient safety. This is a role where your expertise directly impacts the integrity of clinical research and the development of life-changing therapies.
Key accountabilities:
- Lead Site Operations: Manage all operational aspects of clinical trial activities at assigned investigator sites, ensuring timelines and quality deliverables are consistently met
- Build Strong Partnerships: Serve as the primary point of contact for investigator sites, fostering collaborative relationships with site personnel, study teams, and vendors
- Ensure Compliance & Safety: Conduct thorough site monitoring activities—both onsite and remote—to maintain protocol compliance and safeguard patient welfare
- Drive Quality & Resolution: Identify and resolve site issues promptly, develop corrective actions, and support quality event remediation
- Support Recruitment & Progress: Partner with study teams to facilitate investigator meetings, provide enrollment support, and drive recruitment initiatives
- Manage Critical Documentation: Submit timely reports, maintain trial master files, track protocol deviations, and monitor clinical supply management
- Mentor & Develop: May mentor Clinical Research Associates and coach site personnel on protocol requirements and best practices
What We're Looking For
Essential Experience:
- Minimum 3 years of relevant clinical research site monitoring experience
- 2+ years of oncology monitoring experience
- Prior experience in participating in GCP audits
- Ability to support audit conduct, CAPA development and follow-up
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences, nursing, pharmacy, medicine, or equivalent professional qualification
- Extensive knowledge of clinical trial methodologies, ICH/GCP guidelines, and FDA/local regulations
- Fluency in English and Turkish
- Valid driver's license and passport; willingness to travel 60-80% within your region
- Global clinical trial experience
- Strong understanding of regional/country culture and medical practices
Why You'll Thrive Here
- Make an Impact: Directly contribute to the development of innovative therapies that improve patient outcomes
- Grow Your Expertise: Work with cutting-edge clinical research in diverse therapeutic areas
- Develop Your Skills: Opportunities to mentor others and expand your knowledge of regulatory and operational processes
- Professional Environment: Join a respected clinical research organization committed to excellence and compliance
What We Offer
Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work on meaningful clinical research that advances global healthcare.
Potential Career Path
Parexel offers various career paths and internal development programs for CRAs to advance to the next level. This could include enhancing your technical position, moving into management, or shifting to other areas of the business.
- APEX CRA
- CRA I
- CRA II
- Senior CRA
- Project ManagementSubject Matter ExpertPeople Management
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Why Clinical Research Associates work at Parexel
