94 Research Associate jobs in Saudi Arabia

Job Title: Senior Clinical Research Associate (CRA)

Location: Riyadh, KSA

Job Type: Full-time

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior CRA to join our team on behalf of a leading multinational organization. The selected candidate will be responsible for overseeing and managing clinical trials from initiation to close-out, ensuring compliance with protocols, regulatory requirements, and SOPs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and coordinate clinical trial activities including investigator selection, patient recruitment analysis, and preparation of study-related documentation (protocols, CRFs, IBs, informed consents, agreements).
• Prepare and manage regulatory submissions and follow-up to ensure timely approvals.
• Organize and conduct investigator start-up meetings and site initiation visits.
• Ensure proper drug accountability at assigned clinical sites.
• Verify CRF data entries against source documentation.
• Ensure timely reporting and follow-up of all adverse events in accordance with protocol and applicable guidelines.
• Monitor trial activities in line with the protocol, monitoring plan, and SOPs.
• Plan, order, and manage clinical trial materials (CTMs) from sponsors.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date Trial Master Files (TMFs) in compliance with local, legal, and ethical standards.
• Track completed CRFs and ensure timely transfer to data management.
• Maintain essential project files including EC approvals, CVs, IBs, protocols, consent forms, lab ranges, and correspondence.
• Deliver study-specific training to site staff and ensure effective ongoing communication.
• Escalate quality concerns to the Clinical Operations Manager (COM) and ensure corrective measures are implemented.
• Document site management activities, monitoring visit findings, and follow-up actions through detailed reports.
• Support patient recruitment strategies via investigator engagement, newsletters, and awareness initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with the COM and assume delegated responsibilities when required.
• Supervise and mentor CRAs and clinical trial assistants, providing guidance and training as needed.
• Report any instances of GCP non-compliance, misconduct, or fraud appropriately.
• Actively participate in departmental planning and contribute to continuous process improvement.

Qualifications:

• Education: Degree in Pharmacy or Medicine.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years in clinical research.
• Residency: Based in Riyadh, KSA.

Job Type: Full-time

JOB PURPOSE / SUMMARY

Responsible for project activities associated with monitoring functions of phase I through phase IV clinical research studies and Real World Evidence (RWE) studies, while developing an understanding of drug development process, International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) / Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and relevant regulations. Performs management of study site activities in adherence to all applicable regulatory guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Serve as main CTI contact for assigned study sites

• Conduct site visits (pre-study (PSV), site initiation (SIV), interim monitoring (IMV), and close-out (COV)) and complete site visit deliverables with quality and within given timelines in Monitoring Plan while adhering to all applicable regulatory requirements, SOPs and ICH GCP

• Assist with study start-up activities, including feasibility, pre-study activities and site selection

• Collect, review and track essential/regulatory documents
• Participate in and complete all general and study specific training as required
• Participate in investigator, client and project team meetings
• Assist in developing patient enrollment strategies with Project Team and study sites
• Ensure proper storage, dispensation and accountability of all Investigational Product (IP) and trial-related materials
• Perform site management activities and provide ongoing updates of site status to Clinical Project Manager
• Conduct remote monitoring and complete all the related activities in accordance with study specific Monitoring Plan
• Utilize systems and reports to track subject status, subject case report form (CRF) retrieval / source document review (SDV), regulatory documents, and IP
• Assist with project-specific activities as member of Project Team
• May support in development of CRFs and other study related documents (subject worksheets, Monitoring Plan, etc.
• May support in the translation, customization, and review of Patient Information sheet and Informed Consent, protocol synopsis and other study applicable documents as per required procedures
• Where applicable, provide support to Regulatory Affairs Study Start-up Team in the preparation or revision of documentation for submission to Ethics Committee(s), Institutions Ethics Committees, Regulatory Authorities, Competent Authorities or Institutions Administration Boards, and follow-up the evaluation process until approval is available.
• Provide regular updates to Sponsor/ Client
• Where applicable, support in contract negotiation with study sites, Investigator payments and tracking of site payments
• Manage ISF and TMF for all assigned study sites in accordance with SOPs or study-specific Monitoring Plans
• Identify site issues and implement corrective actions or escalate as appropriate
• Liaise with Clinical Data Management for data cleaning activities

What You'll Bring:

• At least 2 years of clinical nursing experience, or at least 1 year of experience in related health care or clinical research work experience (ONCOLOGY) (ie, Study Coordinator), or at least 1 year experience performing relevant project support in-house functions

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in allied health field such as nursing, pharmacy, or health / natural science, or RN with Associate's Degree, or 3-year Nursing Diploma with at least 2 years clinical nursing experience, or equivalent experience as determined by CTI Management and Human Resources

About CTI

CTI Clinical Trial and Consulting Services is a global, privately held, full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO) focused on the advancement of treatments for chronically and critically ill patient populations. We assist clinical research throughout the lifecycle of development, from drug concept to commercialization. CTI is headquartered in the Greater Cincinnati, OH region with global operations in collaboration with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device firms. For more information, visit

Why CTI?

At CTI, we recognize that our people are what make our company successful. Our work moves medicine forward.

• Advance Your Career - We support career progression through a structured mentoring program and leadership courses that provide the support needed to grow. We also value ongoing education and training through a dedicated training department.
• Join an Award-Winning and Valued Team - We have an award-winning unparalleled culture that can be felt by our employees across 60 countries. We support a work-life balance and the importance of time with family by offering hybrid work from home opportunities. We also encourage care for the world around us through our unique CTI Cares program.
• Make a Lasting Impact - We focus on moving medicine forward by working on treatments for chronically and critically-ill patients, who depend on us to bring life-changing therapies to market.

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• We will never ask for your bank account information at any point during the recruitment process

If you want to do your next step as a CRA, this is your chance

You'll have training and development to plan and progress your career in the direction you choose. And you won't do it alone – you will have dedicated mentoring and receive structured quarterly reviews on performance, promotion and bonus awards.

While Projects Vary, Your Typical Responsibilities Might Include

• Performing site selection, initiation, monitoring and close-out visits, plus maintaining appropriate documentation
• Supporting the development of a subject recruitment plan
• Establishing regular lines of communication plus administering protocol and related study training to assigned sites
• Evaluating the quality and integrity of site practices – escalating quality issues as appropriate
• Managing progress by tracking regulatory submissions, recruitment, case report form (CRF) completion, and data query resolution

You will need to be comfortable collaborating and communicating with a variety of colleagues and customers. Ideally, you will also have a good basic knowledge of applicable clinical research regulatory requirements.

You Should Have

• A Bachelor's degree in a health care or other scientific discipline or educational equivalent
• At least 1,5 - 2 years of on-site monitoring experience
• Fluent in Arabic and English language
• Good written and verbal communication skills including good command of English language
• Requires frequent travel to sites
• Flexible about location, but location must have good connectivity to travel
• Homebased

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Serve as main CTI contact for assigned study sites

• Conduct site visits (pre-study (PSV), site initiation (SIV), interim monitoring (IMV), and close-out (COV)) and complete site visit deliverables with quality and within given timelines in Monitoring Plan while adhering to all applicable regulatory requirements, SOPs and ICH GCP

• Assist with study start-up activities, including feasibility, pre-study activities and site selection

• Collect, review and track essential/regulatory documents
• Participate in and complete all general and study specific training as required
• Participate in investigator, client and project team meetings
• Assist in developing patient enrollment strategies with Project Team and study sites
• Ensure proper storage, dispensation and accountability of all Investigational Product (IP) and trial-related materials
• Perform site management activities and provide ongoing updates of site status to Clinical Project Manager
• Conduct remote monitoring and complete all the related activities in accordance with study specific Monitoring Plan
• Utilize systems and reports to track subject status, subject case report form (CRF) retrieval / source document review (SDV), regulatory documents, and IP
• Assist with project-specific activities as member of Project Team
• May support in development of CRFs and other study related documents (subject worksheets, Monitoring Plan, etc.
• May support in the translation, customization, and review of Patient Information sheet and Informed Consent, protocol synopsis and other study applicable documents as per required procedures
• Where applicable, provide support to Regulatory Affairs Study Start-up Team in the preparation or revision of documentation for submission to Ethics Committee(s), Institutions Ethics Committees, Regulatory Authorities, Competent Authorities or Institutions Administration Boards, and follow-up the evaluation process until approval is available.
• Provide regular updates to Sponsor/ Client
• Where applicable, support in contract negotiation with study sites, Investigator payments and tracking of site payments
• Manage ISF and TMF for all assigned study sites in accordance with SOPs or study-specific Monitoring Plans
• Identify site issues and implement corrective actions or escalate as appropriate
• Liaise with Clinical Data Management for data cleaning activities

• At least 2 years of clinical nursing experience, or at least 1 year of experience in related health care or clinical research work experience (ONCOLOGY) (ie, Study Coordinator), or at least 1 year experience performing relevant project support in-house functions

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in allied health field such as nursing, pharmacy, or health / natural science, or RN with Associate's Degree, or 3-year Nursing Diploma with at least 2 years clinical nursing experience, or equivalent experience as determined by CTI Management and Human Resources

Company:
InnoSphere Partners

Employee location:
Beirut, Lebanon

Industry:
Global Trade & Policy Advisory

Employment Type:
Temporary

Workplace Type:
Remote

About InnoSphere Partners

InnoSphere Partners is a Dubai-based strategy and consulting firm focused on emerging markets. We work at the nexus of logistics, infrastructure economics, and trade governance, supporting institutional clients and development agencies in their efforts to modernize trade ecosystems and unlock regional growth corridors.

Role Overview

We are hiring a Regional Trade Systems Research Associate to support structured research and policy-oriented advisory related to trade facilitation, logistics performance, and regional integration in the MENA and Eastern Mediterranean regions. The role is grounded in evidence- based policy work and involves thematic analysis of infrastructure bottlenecks, regulatory harmonization, and resilience frameworks for cross-border logistics.

This opportunity suits candidates with a background in international trade policy, regional development, or logistics systems planning—especially those with exposure to donor-funded programs, institutional assessments, or public-sector modernization initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct background research and data review related to regional trade performance, port reform, and customs modernization
• Draft thematic briefs on topics such as corridor competitiveness, market access barriers, and logistics digitalization
• Support comparative assessments of regulatory frameworks and trade facilitation protocols (e.g., WTO TFA, UNESCWA initiatives)
• Contribute to the development of technical notes and benchmarking reports for intergovernmental or development finance clients
• Map institutional frameworks and stakeholder ecosystems involved in port and trade corridor governance
• Translate complex trade system dynamics into actionable frameworks or recommendations for decision-makers
• Maintain awareness of regional trade policy shifts, port privatization efforts, and infrastructure resilience strategies
• Assist with stakeholder mapping, policy roundtable preparation, and research validation efforts

Qualifications

• Master's degree (or final-year candidate) in International Trade, Public Policy, Development Economics, or related field
• 2–5 years of experience in applied policy research, regional integration, or public-sector technical assistance
• Familiarity with MENA trade corridors, customs reform programs, or maritime policy institutions is preferred
• Demonstrated experience writing policy briefs, institutional assessments, or donor-aligned research outputs
• Strong command of trade datasets, regulatory benchmarks, and global best practices in logistics performance
• Fluency in English required; Arabic or French is an advantage for regional engagement

Application Process

Interested applicants should apply via LinkedIn with a CV and brief cover note. Shortlisted

candidates will be contacted for a policy-oriented writing test and remote interview.

Perform monitoring and site management work to ensure that sites are conducting the study(ies) and reporting study data as required by the study protocol, applicable regulations and guidelines, and sponsor requirements.

Essential Functions

• Perform site monitoring visits (selection, initiation, monitoring and close-out visits) in accordance with contracted scope of work and Good Clinical Practice.
• Work with sites to adapt, drive, and track subject recruitment plan in line with project needs to enhance predictability.
• Administer protocol and related study training to assigned sites and establish regular lines of communication with sites to manage ongoing project expectations and issues.
• Evaluate the quality and integrity of study site practices related to the proper conduct of the protocol and adherence to applicable regulations. Escalate quality issues as appropriate.
• Manage the progress of assigned studies by tracking regulatory submissions and approvals, recruitment and enrollment, case report form (CRF) completion and submission, and data query generation and resolution. May support start-up phase.
• Ensure copies / originals (as required) site documents are available for filing in the Trial Master File (TMF) and verify that the Investigator's Site File (ISF) is maintained in accordance with GCP and local regulatory requirements.
• Create and maintain appropriate documentation regarding site management, monitoring visit findings and action plans by submitting regular visit reports, generating follow-up letters and other required study documentation.
• Collaborate and liaise with study team members for project execution support as appropriate.
• If applicable, may be accountable for supporting development of project subject recruitment plan on a per site basis.
• If applicable, may be accountable for site financial management according to executed clinical trial agreement and retrieve invoices according to local requirement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent Degree in scientific discipline or health care preferred.
• Requires at least 2 years of year of on-site monitoring experience.
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.
• Good knowledge of, and skill in applying, applicable clinical research regulatory requirements.
• i.e., Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines.
• Good therapeutic and protocol knowledge as provided in company training.
• Computer skills including proficiency in use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and use of a laptop computer and iPhone and iPad (where applicable).
• Written and verbal communication skills including good command of Arabic and English language.
• Organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Effective time and financial management skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, and clients.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at

Experienced Clinical • Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Experienced Clinical Research Associate Sponsor-dedicated page is loadedExperienced Clinical Research Associate Sponsor-dedicated Apply locations Riyadh, Saudi Arabia time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R

Job Overview
Perform monitoring and site management work to ensure that sites are conducting the study(ies) and reporting study data as required by the study protocol, applicable regulations and guidelines, and sponsor requirements.

Essential Functions
• Perform site monitoring visits (selection, initiation, monitoring and close-out visits) in accordance with contracted scope of work and Good Clinical Practice.
• Work with sites to adapt, drive, and track subject recruitment plan in line with project needs to enhance predictability.
• Administer protocol and related study training to assigned sites and establish regular lines of communication with sites to manage ongoing project expectations and issues.
• Evaluate the quality and integrity of study site practices related to the proper conduct of the protocol and adherence to applicable regulations. Escalate quality issues as appropriate.
• Manage the progress of assigned studies by tracking regulatory submissions and approvals, recruitment and enrollment, case report form (CRF) completion and submission, and data query generation and resolution. May support start-up phase.
• Ensure copies/originals (as required) site documents are available for filing in the Trial Master File (TMF) and verify that the Investigator's Site File (ISF) is maintained in accordance with GCP and local regulatory requirements.
• Create and maintain appropriate documentation regarding site management, monitoring visit findings and action plans by submitting regular visit reports, generating follow-up letters and other required study documentation.
• Collaborate and liaise with study team members for project execution support as appropriate.
• If applicable, may be accountable for supporting development of project subject recruitment plan on a per site basis.
• If applicable, may be accountable for site financial management according to executed clinical trial agreement and retrieve invoices according to local requirement.

Qualifications
• High School Diploma or equivalent Degree in scientific discipline or health care preferred.
• Requires at least 2 years of year of on-site monitoring experience.
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.
• Good knowledge of, and skill in applying, applicable clinical research regulatory requirements.
• i.e., Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines.
• Good therapeutic and protocol knowledge as provided in company training.
• Computer skills including proficiency in use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and use of a laptop computer and iPhone and iPad (where applicable).
• Written and verbal communication skills including good command of Arabic and English language.
• Organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Effective time and financial management skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, and clients.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide . Learn more at

Experienced Clinical Research Associate Sponsor-dedicated page is loaded Experienced Clinical Research Associate Sponsor-dedicated Apply locations Riyadh, Saudi Arabia time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R

Job Overview
Perform monitoring and site management work to ensure that sites are conducting the study(ies) and reporting study data as required by the study protocol, applicable regulations and guidelines, and sponsor requirements.

Essential Functions
• Perform site monitoring visits (selection, initiation, monitoring and close-out visits) in accordance with contracted scope of work and Good Clinical Practice.
• Work with sites to adapt, drive, and track subject recruitment plan in line with project needs to enhance predictability.
• Administer protocol and related study training to assigned sites and establish regular lines of communication with sites to manage ongoing project expectations and issues.
• Evaluate the quality and integrity of study site practices related to the proper conduct of the protocol and adherence to applicable regulations. Escalate quality issues as appropriate.
• Manage the progress of assigned studies by tracking regulatory submissions and approvals, recruitment and enrollment, case report form (CRF) completion and submission, and data query generation and resolution. May support start-up phase.
• Ensure copies/originals (as required) site documents are available for filing in the Trial Master File (TMF) and verify that the Investigator's Site File (ISF) is maintained in accordance with GCP and local regulatory requirements.
• Create and maintain appropriate documentation regarding site management, monitoring visit findings and action plans by submitting regular visit reports, generating follow-up letters and other required study documentation.
• Collaborate and liaise with study team members for project execution support as appropriate.
• If applicable, may be accountable for supporting development of project subject recruitment plan on a per site basis.
• If applicable, may be accountable for site financial management according to executed clinical trial agreement and retrieve invoices according to local requirement.

Qualifications
• High School Diploma or equivalent Degree in scientific discipline or health care preferred.
• Requires at least 2 years of year of on-site monitoring experience.
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.
• Good knowledge of, and skill in applying, applicable clinical research regulatory requirements.
• i.e., Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines.
• Good therapeutic and protocol knowledge as provided in company training.
• Computer skills including proficiency in use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and use of a laptop computer and iPhone and iPad (where applicable).
• Written and verbal communication skills including good command of Arabic and English language.
• Organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Effective time and financial management skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, and clients.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide . Learn more at