Local Trial Manager (Turkey) – Sponsor Dedicated

About the role

The IQVIA sponsor-dedicated Clinical Functional Service Partnerships (Clinical FSP) department supports its client's project team in running clinical trials. As a Local Trial Manager (full-time) in Turkey, you will work with one single client and manage clinical research projects across different therapeutic areas.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare or contribute to high-level budget estimates and detailed budget proposals, and forecast the country/local trial budget proactively
• Manage the contract, including reviewing and approving external service provider contracts and change orders
• Act as the primary company contact for the trial at country level, tracking progress against timelines and monitoring patient recruitment
• Maintain and update trial management systems and study tools, and prepare for Health Authority inspections and internal quality assurance audits
• Contribute to site recruitment strategy, contingency planning, and vendor management, including vendor selection
• Review country-specific informed consent forms and ensure subject safety, including timely reporting of AEs/SAEs/PQCs
• Ensure inspection readiness with complete, accurate data and documents in systems such as CTMS and VTMF, and implement CAPAs after audits or inspections
• Ensure accurate finance reporting and, if applicable, assist in negotiating site contracts and budgets
• Organize IEC/HA approvals where needed and work with the Global Trial Lead and Clinical Project Lead on quality issues

Required profile

• Master's degree or higher in life sciences preferred
• At least 5 years of clinical research experience in the pharma industry or CRO, plus more than 1 year of local clinical trial management experience
• Therapeutic area expertise in oncology or hematology preferred
• Fluent Turkish at least C1 level and good command of English
• Willingness to travel 2 to 3 times per week during audits and inspections

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of GCP and ICH guidelines
• Strong IT skills in clinical research software and company systems
• Excellent decision-making and financial management skills
• Ability to manage study teams in a virtual environment