Study Start Up Specialist / Clinical Trial Assistant

Athens, Attica, Greece on site Until 9/23/2026 1+ years exp First posted July 25, 2026 Last posted July 25, 2026
Job description

Redefine Clinical. Empower Innovation. Build with Audacity.

Join Excelya as Our Next Clinical Operations Star!

At Excelya, we don’t just work—we Excelyate. Across 24 countries, 900+ passionate professionals are shaping the future of healthcare with one bold ambition: to become Europe's leading mid-size CRO, offering the best employee experience.

Now, we’re calling on curious minds and courageous spirits to step into a career-defining role in Clinical Operations. Ready to make an impact that travels the globe? Let’s talk.

 

About the Job

We are seeking a Study Start Up Specialist / Clinical Trial Assistant (SSUS/CTA), to provide clinical and scientific expertise required for the successful completion of Excelya’s projects.

The SSUS/CTA supports the project teams in administration, maintenance and coordination of all logistical aspects of clinical trials, according to ICH-GCP guidelines and applicable Standard Operating procedures (SOPs). The SSUS/CTA reports to the Line Manager and works closely with the responsible team for the project concerned in order to contribute to the effective and timely accomplishment of all logistical and administrative issues relevant to clinical projects.

 

Your Mission:

  • Clinical trial application preparation and submission to Ethics Committees and Regulatory Authorities.
  • Coordination and tracking of study start-up activities through site activation.
  • Collection, review, and maintenance of essential regulatory and site documents.
  • Management of investigator contracts, budgets, and study-related financial activities.
  • Maintenance of TMF, study trackers, and sponsor/regulatory documentation.
  • Collaboration with sponsors, sites, vendors, and cross-functional project teams to ensure timely study start-up.

Requirements

What You Bring to the Table:

We are looking for candidates who embody our values of Audacity, Care, and Energy and also:

  • Degree in Life Sciences.
  • 1-2 years of experience in clinical trials is required.
  • Good communication and organizational skills.
  • Ability in handling documents and good writing ability.
  • Time management & commitment to results, attention to detail, self-motivated and able to work both independently and within teams.
  • Ability to work with little supervision and self-confidence.
  • Excellent MS Office and advanced Excel skills.
  • Fluency in English.

Benefits

Why Choose Excelya?

At Excelya, we lead with Audacity, act with Care, and move with Energy. We nurture your potential through high-impact projects, give your talents the space to shine, and push boundaries to elevate every patient’s journey. Here, you're not just doing a job—you’re becoming a key part of something bigger.

So, if you're ready to excel with purpose, let’s write the next chapter together.

About this role

Summary

Support trial applications, coordinate activities, and manage documents per clinical guidelines.

Job title

Study Start Up Specialist / Clinical Trial Assistant

Experience level

1-2 years

Minimum experience

1+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Athens, Greece; remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

Life Sciences degreeclinical trialscommunicationorganizationMS OfficeExcelEnglish

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

regulatory submissiontrial start-updocument managementclinical trials
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Athens, Greece

On-site City