Pharmaceutical Clinical Research Associate (CRA)

Placements24; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary plus incentives

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Company car or travel allowance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Pharmaceutical Clinical Research Associate (CRA) to support ongoing clinical trials, mainly in the Randburg area. You will monitor sites to ensure protocol adherence, data integrity, and regulatory compliance while serving as the liaison between sponsor and sites.

Travel and remote administrative tasks are part of the role. The ideal candidate has a life sciences background, 3+ years CRA experience, and strong communication and organizational skills to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of CRA experience in pharma.
• Strong knowledge of GCP and regulatory requirements.
• Experience across phases I–IV of clinical trials.
• Strong monitoring and data verification skills.
• Willingness to travel frequently and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits per protocol and SOPs.
• Ensure GCP and regulatory compliance for trials.
• Verify accuracy and completeness of trial data at sites.
• Manage study site activities and support investigators and staff.
• Prepare and submit monitoring visit reports promptly.
• Oversee collection and management of essential trial documents.

Skills

GCP knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Travel readiness

Data integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, or related field

Job description

Our client is seeking a dedicated and experienced Pharmaceutical Clinical Research Associate (CRA) to support their ongoing clinical trials, primarily focusing on the Randburg area. This vital role involves monitoring clinical trial sites to ensure compliance with protocols, regulatory requirements, and data integrity. You will act as the key liaison between the sponsor and the clinical sites, facilitating smooth trial conduct. The ideal candidate possesses strong knowledge of clinical trial processes, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to travel, while also managing administrative tasks remotely to ensure efficient trial oversight.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct site initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits according to study protocols and SOPs.
• Ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and all applicable regulatory requirements.
• Verify the accuracy and completeness of clinical data collected at study sites.
• Manage study site activities, troubleshoot issues, and provide ongoing support to investigators and site staff.
• Prepare and submit monitoring visit reports in a timely manner.
• Oversee the collection and management of essential trial documents.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) in the pharmaceutical industry.
• In-depth understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and regulatory requirements for clinical trials.
• Experience with various phases of clinical research (Phase I-IV).
• Strong monitoring skills, including source data verification and query resolution.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills; ability to travel frequently.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and potential performance incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holiday schedule.
• Company car or travel allowance for site visits.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in clinical research management.