Clinical Research Associate (temporary)

Job profile

In the final phase of Synthon’s drug development program for generic medicines, the Clinical Research & Development and Toxicology department conducts clinical trials to demonstrate bioavailability and bioequivalence of our medicines.

Job mission

The clinical research associate (CRA) will be involved in designing the studies and will be responsible for initiating and managing clinical trials for regulatory purposes. This includes close collaboration with international clinical research organizations (CROs) to draw up protocols and revising these protocols to verify compliance with good clinical practice (GCP) as well as with regulatory requirements. You will coordinate and monitor the clinical studies in accordance with GCP. Upon completion of the studies, you will review the documentation to verify compliance with GCP as well as with regulatory requirements. International travel is part of the position, generally for a few days once or twice a month. 

You will report to the vice president Clinical Research & Development and Toxicology.

Your profile

Your letter of motivation and CV should show that you have:

• a master’s degree in clinical scientific research, biomedical sciences, pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent
• preferably two years of working experience in a business environment
• experience in coordinating clinical studies is a plus.

Languages

Good command of the English language, both in writing and speaking.

Personal skills

You have an analytical mind and you have excellent planning and organizational skills. You are a good communicator: you are able to clearly explain to external parties what needs to be done and what you expect. You are expected to keep all parties involved well-informed and updated. Your approach to work is pragmatic and structured, but you are also open-minded and flexible when required.

About us

Synthon is an international pharmaceutical company, and a leader in the field of generic human medicines. Founded in 1991, Synthon works to develop therapies that address the needs of people worldwide and help improve their health and well-being. Through the provision of high-quality generic medicines, we make treatments more affordable and increase access to important remedies. Currently, our products are approved by regulatory agencies in more than 90 countries and marketed through strategic partnerships and – in dedicated areas – through direct sales.

Synthon’s head office is based in Nijmegen, the Netherlands, and the company has affiliates in eight other countries. The company employs about 1,650 staff of whom around 200 work in Nijmegen. The budget coming year sales is again set up with continuously growth.

We are interested in result-oriented people with a sharp mind and entrepreneurial spirit, who can contribute to our ambition to provide solutions to the healthcare challenges of today and tomorrow.

Our offer

We offer our employees a working environment in which trust, pride and joy play an important role.  We understand our economic, social and environmental impact on the wider world. We care - for each other, for partners, for patients and for society at large. We support various educational initiatives and actively contribute to charitable causes and to the development of the communities worldwide to which we belong. We offer a professional, yet pleasant and informal working environment with short communication lines, focus on cooperation and appreciation of initiatives.

Application and important dates

If you are interested in this position (0,8 - 1 FTE) and would like to join our company, we look forward to receiving your application no later than 5 July 2026. This is a temporary appointment for one year to cover maternity leave. The first round of interviews will be held on Tuesday 14 July, and the second round will take place on Monday 20 July.

Contact

For further information, please contact Sandra van Os Vice President Clinical Research & Development and Toxicology at tel. +31(0)24 37 27 700.