Contract Clinical Research Associate Porto

EPM Scientific are currently partnered with a Mid‑Sized CRO running a global project in Oncology. They are urgently seeking a Freelance Clinical Research Associate to support their expanding clinical operations team. See a short summary below:

Contract Conditions

• Location: Portugal, Remote
• Project: Oncology

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct site monitoring visits (pre‑study, initiation, routine, and close‑out) to ensure compliance with protocol, GCP, and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for investigator sites, ensuring high‑quality data collection and patient safety.
• Support site selection, feasibility assessments, and start‑up activities.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including Site Relationship Managers, Project Managers, and Medical Monitors.
• Identify and resolve site‑level issues, escalating risks as needed to ensure timely trial delivery.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of monitoring activities and site communications.
• Contribute to continuous process improvement and best practices in clinical operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Life Sciences or related field preferred.
• Strong (3‑5 years of experience preferred) as a CRA.
• Strong understanding of ICH GCP, and clinical trial processes.
• Experience in Oncology clinical trials is highly preferred.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple sites in Portugal.
• Willingness to travel up to 60% regionally.

If this role is of interest to you, please apply directly to learn more. If not, feel free to share with your network.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care