Senior Clinical Research Associate

TFS HealthScience is a leading global mid-size Contract Research Organization (CRO) that partners with biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies throughout their entire clinical development journey. Our expertise includes full service-capabilities, resourcing and Functional Service (FSP) solutions.

**Join Our Team as a** **Senior Clinical Research Associate in Portugal.**

**About this role**

As part of our **Clinical Operations** team you will working alongside passionate and innovative professionals to ensure our customers achieve their goals.

The **Senior Clinical Research Associate** **is responsible for responsible for the initiation, on-site and remote monitoring and termination of investigative sites during study conduct, according to company policies, SOPs and regulatory requirements.

The **Senior Clinical Research Associate** may assist the Project Manager in certain aspects of project activities which may include project tracking, monitoring plans, review of monitoring reports and CRA resources management.

The **Senior Clinical Research Associate** may also conduct all stages of site monitoring (feasibility, pre-study, initiation, interim, and close-out). Ability to travel as needed; may involve overnight and international travel.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Monitor on-site and remotely clinical trials in accordance with TFS and/or client company Standard Operating Procedures, FDA regulations, and GCP and ICH guidelines
- Identify site problems/deficiencies and bring to the attention of management through trip reporting, memos, and verbal communication with Project Manager or Lead CRA
- Initiates corrective action to resolve issues as directed by supervisor
- Participate in contract handling and negotiation directed by Lead CRA/Project Manager
- Set up ISF and SMF (or cooperate with CTA) and distribute to the investigational sites. In cooperation with study team, responsible for SMF maintenance

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in life science or nursing; or equivalent
- Minimum 5 years of experience as CRA including relevant on-site monitoring experience
- Able to work in a fast paced environment with changing priorities
- Understand the basic medical terminology and science associated with the assigned drugs and therapeutic areas
- Possess the understanding of Good Clinical Practice regulations, ICH guidelines
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team matrix organization
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills - English and Turkish
- Excellent organizational skills Ability and willingness to travel up to 60-70%

**What We Offer**

We provide a competitive hourly rate and the opportunity for personal and professional growth in a rewarding environment. You’ll be joining a team that values collaboration, innovation, and making a difference in the lives of patients

**A Bit More About Us**

Our journey began over 27 years ago in Sweden, in the city of Lund. As a full-service, global Contract Research Organization (CRO), we build solution-driven teams working towards a healthier future. Bringing together over 800 professionals, TFS delivers tailored clinical research services in more than 40 countries with flexible clinical development and strategic resourcing solutions across key therapeutic areas including Dermatology, Neuroscience, Oncology, and Ophthalmology.

Our core values of Trust, Quality, Passion, Flexibility, and Sustainability are our guiding light serving as the framework for decision-making at all levels of the organization. They assist us in attracting and retaining valuable talent who share our sentiments, resulting in high employee engagement and satisfaction. By aligning on these fundamental values, we cultivate a unified force, geared towards innovation and excellence. This collective effort propels us towards our shared goal and fosters a culture of mutual respect and collaboration. **Together we make a difference.