Clinical Data Associate - Advance

Iqvia Llc; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clinical research organization is seeking a Clinical Data Associate – Advanced in South Africa. This full-time role involves managing data tasks, training CDA staff, and coordinating with diverse teams on clinical studies. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a Health or Science discipline, 3+ years of data management experience, and proficiency in Rave. The organization offers a dynamic environment for innovation in healthcare research.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of Data Management experience on a clinical trial.
• Advanced CDA level experience (>3 years).
• Experience working in highly diverse teams within clinical research.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely status updates to the Data Manager and Data Management Leads.
• Act as the primary point of contact for the Clinical Data Manager.
• Train and mentor CDA staff.

Skills

Clinical research experience

Rave experience

Project management skills

Vendor management skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in a Health or Science discipline

Job description

Job Overview

Clinical Data Associate – Advanced (Full time)

Locations: Bloemfontein, Cape Town, Centurion – South Africa.

Posted: 8 Days Ago; End Date: January 12, 30 days left to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely status updates including issues & risks to the Data Manager and Data Management Leads.
• Act as the primary point of contact for the Clinical Data Manager, proactively identifying risks and providing mitigations.
• Communicate with vendors to resolve reconciliation issues.
• Provide input to study set‑up activities, including creation of DVRs.
• Create and provide inputs to Data Management documents (e.g., eCRF completion guidelines).
• Review and provide inputs to Data Management documents (e.g., IRP, DMP).
• Assign work to allocated CDAs on a trial.
• Coordinate work of CDAs assigned to a study, working closely with the Global Data Manager to understand priorities and timelines.
• Assist the Data Management Leader in TMF compliance reviews.
• Train and mentor CDA staff.
• Serve as an SME and participate in SME forums.
• Act as a delegate for the Data Manager, as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Health or Science discipline with experience in clinical research.
• Minimum 3 years of Data Management experience, with mandatory experience on a clinical trial.
• Advanced CDA level experience (>3 years).
• Rave experience mandatory.
• Experience working in highly diverse teams within clinical research; cross‑functional, global, multi‑regional.
• Knowledge of current industry standards (e.g., CDISC, SDTM, CDASH) for Advanced CDA.
• Knowledge of technology platforms and systems to capture and process data.
• Project management skills.
• Vendor management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.

About IQVIA

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, helping improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide.

We seek diverse talent with curious minds and a relentless commitment to innovation and impact. Everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of helping customers improve the lives of patients everywhere.

Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.