Country CRA & Regulatory Affairs Specialist (external contractor)
O pozici
Longterm collaboration on international projects
We are looking for external contractors based in Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Poland, Austria, Portugal, Italy, Lithuania, Latvia, Spain, Greece, or Serbia.
Role Overview
The Country CRA & Regulatory Affairs Specialist (Freelancer) is an outsourced, countrylevel expert acting as the local extended representative of the Institute of Biostatistics and Analyses (IBA).
The role combines:
Clinical Research Associate (CRA) / monitoring activities, and
Handson preparation and submission of documentation to Ethics Committees (ECs) and Regulatory Authorities
for studies involving medicinal products (CT, NIS) and medical devices (CI, PMCF)
Key Responsibilities
CRA / Monitoring Activities
Support feasibility, site selection, and site activation
Perform Site Initiation Visits, monitoring visits, and study closeout
Ensure compliance with:
ICHGCP
Study protocols and SOPs
National and EU regulations for medicinal products and medical devices
Review source data and essential documentation
Support sites with inspection and audit readiness
Regulatory & Ethics Submissions
Checks, submit, track, and maintain documentation to:
Ethics Committees (ECs)
National Regulatory / Competent Authorities
Manage documentation for:
Initial approvals
Substantial and nonsubstantial amendments
Notifications, safety updates, and administrative changes
Study closure and final reporting
Ensure compliance with:
National legislation
EU regulatory frameworks (e.g. EU CTR, MDR/IVDR where applicable)
Requirements for clinical research involving medicinal products and/or medical devices
Required Profile
Education
University degree in: Life Sciences, Medicine, Pharmacy, Public Health, Biomedical Sciences
Experience
3-5+ years of experience in clinical research
Handson CRA/monitoring experience
Direct experience with EC and Regulatory Authority submissions
Experience in studies involving medicinal products and/or medical devices
Knowledge of: ICHGCP and National and EU clinical research regulations
Skills & Languages
Ability to work independently as a freelancer
Strong organization, communication, and compliance mindset
Fluent English (written and spoken)
Fluent local language of the assigned country
Freelance Requirements
Registered freelancer / independent contractor in the given country
Ability to invoice for services
Availability for longterm, multiproject collaboration
Willingness to complete IBA qualification and onboarding
What IBA Offers
Longterm freelance partnership
Participation in international clinical and realworld research projects
Role as a trusted countrylevel CRA and regulatory submissions expert in medicinal product and medical device Research
Is the Institute of Biostatistics and Analyses the right place for you?
you want to be part of a company focused on project management, data analysis and management, research, and the development of innovative technologies in the field of healthcare and life sciences - then yes, absolutely.
We are a spin-off of Masaryk University, working with leading global experts to deliver “healthy data” that often influence what new treatments are adopted in patient care. You’ll gain valuable insights into the development of medicines and medical devices.