Clinical Research Associate I

Clinical Research Associate I (CRA I) – Greece

Location: Greece

Working arrangement: Home-based with travel to clinical trial sites

Employment type: Full-time, permanent

The Opportunity

We are partnering with an international clinical research organisation seeking a Clinical Research Associate I to support clinical trials across Greece.

This opportunity would suit an early-career CRA who already has some clinical research or monitoring experience and is looking to develop their independent site-management skills within an international environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct site qualification, initiation, routine monitoring and close-out visits.
• Monitor clinical trial sites in accordance with study protocols, ICH-GCP and applicable Greek and European regulations.
• Review source documentation and verify the accuracy and completeness of clinical trial data.
• Ensure investigator site files and essential study documentation are complete, accurate and inspection-ready.
• Support investigative sites with patient recruitment, data entry and query resolution.
• Identify and escalate site-level risks, protocol deviations and compliance concerns.
• Prepare clear and accurate monitoring visit reports.
• Follow up with sites to ensure that outstanding actions are resolved within agreed timelines.
• Develop effective relationships with investigators, study coordinators and other site personnel.
• Collaborate with Clinical Trial Managers and wider international project teams.
• Ensure assigned sites meet study timelines, quality requirements and recruitment objectives.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience within clinical research, ideally including exposure to clinical site monitoring.
• Experience as a Junior CRA, CRA I, In-House CRA, Clinical Trial Assistant or in a comparable clinical research position.
• Good understanding of clinical trial processes and ICH-GCP requirements.
• A degree in life sciences, pharmacy, nursing, medicine or another relevant discipline.
• Fluent Greek and strong professional English.
• Currently based in Greece.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly to investigative sites.
• Strong organisational, communication and report-writing skills.
• Ability to manage several priorities and work effectively with limited supervision.
• A valid driving licence is preferred.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Develop your independent monitoring experience.
• Support clinical trials within an international CRO environment.
• Work closely with experienced clinical operations professionals.
• Receive ongoing training and professional development.
• Build a long-term career within clinical research.

If you are based in Greece and would be interested in developing your career as a Clinical Research Associate, please apply or get in touch for a confidential discussion.