Clinical Research Associate & CRA Supervisor EMEA (50/50)
Date: Aug 5, 2026
Location: Milano, MI, IT
Company: Teleflex
Expected Travel: More than 50%
Requisition ID: 13738
Position Summary
We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced clinical research professional to join our Medical Affairs team in Austria in a unique hybrid role combining:
- 50% Clinical Research Associate (CRA) responsibilities
- 50% CRA Supervisor responsibilities
In this position, you will not only perform hands-on monitoring activities for clinical studies but also provide leadership, coaching, and operational oversight for Clinical Research Associates across the EMEA region.
This role is ideal for an experienced Senior CRA who enjoys mentoring others while remaining actively involved in study execution.
Principal Responsibilities
As a Clinical Research Associate (50%)
You will be responsible for the execution of monitoring activities in accordance with MDR, ISO 14155, applicable regulations, and study requirements.
Key responsibilities include:
- Conducting Site Qualification, Site Initiation, Routine Monitoring, and Close-Out Visits
- Performing Source Data Verification (SDV) and source document review
- Ensuring protocol compliance and subject safety
- Training and supporting site personnel
- Managing and maintaining Investigator Site Files (ISF)
- Supporting Ethics Committee (EC) and National Competent Authority (NCA) submissions
- Supporting safety reporting activities
- Managing study-related queries and follow-up actions
- Preparing sites for audits and regulatory inspections
- Acting as the primary contact for assigned study sites
As a CRA Supervisor (50%)
You will lead and develop a team of CRAs across the EMEA region while ensuring high-quality monitoring delivery and compliance.
Key responsibilities include:
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- Leading, coaching, mentoring, and developing CRAs
- Supporting onboarding and training of new CRAs
- Ensuring monitoring activities are conducted according to plans and procedures
- Supporting resource and workload planning
- Monitoring performance and quality metrics
- Ensuring audit and inspection readiness
- Acting as a key interface between Clinical Operations, Quality, Safety, Data Management, and Project Management
Education / Experience Requirements
- Degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, Medicine, Biology, or a related field
- Scientific understanding of clinical research and medical devices
Specialized Skills / Other Requirements
- Minimum 10 years of clinical monitoring experience
- Proven experience as a Senior CRA
- Experience mentoring, training, or supervising CRAs
- Strong knowledge of:
- ISO 14155
- MDR
- Clinical trial regulations and requirements
Technical Skills
- Microsoft Office
- eTMF
- eCRF
- CTMS
Language Requirements (Mandatory)
To support study sites and stakeholders across Austria and Switzerland, candidates must be fluent (written and spoken) in:
- English
- German
At least one Romance language, such as:
- French
- Italian
- Spanish
Applications that do not meet all three language requirements cannot be considered.
What Makes You Successful
- Strong leadership and coaching skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management
- High attention to detail
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and make sound decisions
- Collaborative mindset with a focus on quality and compliance
- Passion for developing people while driving operational excellence
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to combine operational clinical monitoring with leadership responsibilities, allowing you to directly influence study quality, team development, and patient outcomes across the EMEA region.
If you are an experienced clinical research professional who enjoys both hands-on monitoring and people leadership, we would love to hear from you.