CRO Turk
Private Company
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Overview
CRO Turk is a private, revenue-generating CRO founded in 2005, headquartered in Ankara, Turkey, with additional offices in Dubai and Valencia. The company provides full-service clinical trial management, leveraging Turkey's modernized regulatory framework and high patient recruitment potential to serve international sponsors, primarily in oncology, rare diseases, and medical device studies. With a track record of ~100 projects, a 100% regulatory success rate, and expertise in Phase III and MedTech trials, CRO Turk has established itself as a key regional player connecting European clinical development with the Turkish and MENA markets.
Technology Platform
Integrated CRO service platform specializing in Turkish and MENA clinical trials, built on deep local regulatory expertise (TİTCK, KVKK), a strategic site network for high-speed patient recruitment, and multiregional management capabilities for EU-MENA trials. Includes specialized MedTech/IVD MDR-compliant services.
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Competitive Landscape
Competes with large global CROs (e.g., IQVIA, PPD, ICON) that have Turkish subsidiaries, as well as other local Turkish CROs. Differentiation is based on deep, specialized local regulatory and operational expertise, a focus on strategic partnership rather than scale, and a proven track record in late-phase and MedTech trials. Acts as a regional specialist versus global generalists.