Clinical Research Associate

Position: Clinical Research Associate I
Clinical Research Associate I (CRA I) – Italy

Location:

Italy

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 Italy.

This opportunity would suit an early-career CRA who has gained initial clinical research or monitoring experience and is now looking to develop their independent site-management capabilities within an international CRO environment.

Key Responsibilities

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

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 similar clinical research position.
- A good understanding of clinical trial processes and ICH-GCP requirements.
- A degree in life sciences, pharmacy, nursing, medicine or another relevant discipline.
- Fluent Italian and strong professional English.
- Currently based in Italy.
- Willingness and ability to travel regularly to investigative sites across Italy.
- Strong organisational, communication and report-writing skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with limited supervision.
- A valid driving licence is preferred.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

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

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