Clinical Research Associate I in Germany
About this role
Are you ready to take the next step in your clinical research career and transition into a Clinical Research Associate role?
We are looking for motivated professionals with experience as a Study Nurse, Study Coordinator, Clinical Trial Assistant (CTA), or In-House CRA who are eager to move into onsite monitoring and build a successful CRA career.
You will contribute to the execution of clinical studies across a variety of therapeutic areas, including Oncology, Dermatology, Respiratory, Cardiology, and Diabetes, gaining broad exposure and hands‑on experience while developing your monitoring skills.
Key Responsibilities:
Support the management of clinical trial sites in compliance with ICH-GCP, study protocols, sponsor requirements, and Fortrea SOPs.
Participate in site initiation, routine monitoring, and close-out visits under the guidance of experienced CRA colleagues.
Conduct source data verification (SDV) and support data review activities to ensure data quality and patient safety.
Assist sites with study-related questions and support issue resolution in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Maintain clinical trial documentation and support eTMF completeness and inspection readiness.
Contribute to study progress by helping sites meet recruitment, quality, and timeline objectives.
Required Qualifications:
Degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, or a related scientific discipline.
Experience in clinical research as a Study Nurse, Study Coordinator, CTA, Clinical Trial Associate, In-House CRA, or similar role.
Good understanding of clinical trial processes and ICH-GCP guidelines.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset.
Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken.
Willingness to travel for onsite monitoring visits across Germany.
Why Join Us?
Grow your clinical research career in a structured and supportive environment with clear development pathways and mentoring.
Gain hands‑on exposure to global clinical trials and multiple therapeutic areas while building strong foundational CRA skills.
Benefit from formal training programs, modern clinical systems, and continuous learning opportunities.
Enjoy a flexible work model, competitive benefits, and a culture that values collaboration, quality, and well‑being.
At Fortrea, we welcome ambitious clinical research professionals who are ready to make the move into monitoring. If you have experience supporting clinical trials and are looking for your first CRA opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
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Company at a glance
Fortrea (Nasdaq: FTRE) is a leading global clinical research organization (CRO) dedicated to providing innovative clinical development solutions to the life sciences industry. With over 30 years of clinical research experience, Fortrea has evolved from Covance and Labcorp into a pureplay CRO built for biotech, biopharma, medical device and diagnostic innovators.
Fortrea collaborates with both emerging and established companies to deliver agile, fit-for-purpose full service (FSO), functional service (FSP) and hybrid solutions. Fortrea provides comprehensive Phase I-IV clinical trial management, clinical pharmacology, and consulting services, backed by deep experience in more than 20 therapeutic areas.
Operating in approximately 100 countries, our diverse and talented team brings scientific rigor, operational excellence, and a strong investigator site network to every trial. By combining the best of our legacy experience with forward-thinking innovation, Fortrea brings predictability to clinical trial execution and helps transform aspirations into outcomes.
Together, exceptional is possible.
Learn more at Fortrea.com
Top Benefits
- Flexible work model
- Competitive benefits
- Formal training programs
- Continuous learning opportunities
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