Freelance Senior Clinical Research Associate

PSI CRO·Milan, Lombardy, Italy

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Freelance Senior Clinical Research Associate role with PSI, remote in Milan, Italy. Requires a Life Sciences or related degree or equivalent education, training and experience; at least 3 years of independent on-site monitoring experience in Italy; Phase I–III trial experience; English; ICH-GCP and regulatory knowledge; Microsoft Office proficiency; and a valid driver’s license with willingness to travel. Oncology experience is advantageous.

Key requirements

• Degree in Life Sciences or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• At least 3 years of relevant experience
• Required skills: Independent on-site monitoring experience in Italy, Conducting site selection, initiation, routine monitoring, and close-out visits, Phase I, II, and/or III clinical trial experience, ICH-GCP guidelines and clinical trial regulations, Microsoft Office applications, Organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, Independent and collaborative working, Willingness to travel to clinical trial sites
• Required language: English
• Professional registration/licence (Italy)

Opportunity details

• Workplace: Remote
• Employment: Contract, Freelance
• Posted: Nov 13, 2026
• Original advert language: English

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Job title: Freelance Senior Clinical Research Associate

Location: Milan, Lombardy, Italy

Employment type: Contract

Workplace type: Remote

Company Description

We are the company that cares – for our staff, our clients, our partners, and the quality of the work we do. A dynamic, global company founded in 1995, we bring together more than 3,000 driven, dedicated, and passionate individuals. We work on the frontline of medical science, changing lives and bringing new medicines to those who need them.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Clinical Research Associate to start a freelance collaboration with PSI!

As a Senior CRA at PSI, you will play a key role in ensuring the quality, integrity, and compliance of clinical trials across various therapeutic indications. You will act as the main point of communication between clinical trial sites and project teams, building strong relationships with investigators and site staff while ensuring the rights, safety, and well-being of trial participants.

Remote role in Milano, Italy

Your responsibilities will include:

Preparing, conducting, and reporting on all types of monitoring visits, including site selection, initiation, routine monitoring, and close-out visits
Ensuring compliance with study protocols, ICH-GCP guidelines, and regulatory requirements
Building and maintaining strong relationships with investigators and site staff
Monitoring patient recruitment, study timelines, and site performance
Performing source data verification, following up on data queries, and managing site-level risks
Overseeing investigational product accountability, trial supplies, and essential study documentation
Maintaining Investigator Site Files (ISF) and supporting Trial Master File (TMF) reconciliation
Delivering study-specific training to investigators and site staff
Supporting regulatory submissions, audit preparation, and resolution of audit findings
Providing guidance and mentoring to less experienced Clinical Research Associates

Qualifications

Degree in Life Sciences or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Minimum 3 years of experience of independent on-site monitoring experience in Italy, ideally across multiple clinical trials
Experience conducting all types of monitoring visits in Phase I, II, and/or III clinical trials
Good command of English, both written and spoken.
Experience supporting oncology studies is an advantage
Good knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and clinical trial regulations
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an international team
Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to clinical trial sites

Additional Information

This is a great opportunity for you to further develop your skills, widen your therapeutic area experience, and become an expert in clinical research.