Clinical Director- Research Doctor

Medical Placements Recruitment; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Director with a strong clinical research background to oversee and enhance clinical functions. This role involves liaising with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure that research projects are effectively managed and aligned with strategic goals. The ideal candidate will have a medical degree, HPCSA registration, and significant management experience in a clinical research environment. Join this forward-thinking organization to make a meaningful impact in the field of medical research and contribute to the advancement of healthcare solutions.

Qualifications

• Medical degree and HPCSA registration are essential.
• Strong management experience in clinical research is required.

Responsibilities

• Liaise between Executive Committee and clinical functions.
• Oversee study investigators and provide mentorship.
• Ensure clinical functions support strategic objectives.

Skills

Management Experience

Clinical Research

Principal Investigator Experience

Health Education

Cloud Computing

Building Electrician

CSS

Education

Medical Degree

Bachelors Degree in Medicine and Surgery

Registration with HPCSA

Job description

Fixed term contract : 12 Months (Contract subject to possible renewal depending on funding and / or project duration)

Experience and qualifications :

1. Medical degree / Bachelors Degree in Medicine and Surgery
2. Registration with HPCSA
3. Strong management experience with clinical functions within a research portfolio or environment
4. Clinical Research background with Principal Investigator experience is essential
5. An excellent understanding of lab pharmacy and nursing processes and flows is advantageous

Key responsibilities include :

1. Serve as a key liaison between the Executive Committee and the Clinical functions of the organisation.
2. Serve as a key liaison between the organisation and external sponsors of research projects.
3. Ensure that the clinical functions are streamlined and effectively managed to support the strategic objectives of the organisation.
4. Oversee the study investigators and provide relevant training mentorship and guidance to the investigator team in order to develop the overall site research capacity.
5. Will be required to plan strategically effectively and flexibly around study-specific requirements and the site's operational requirements.
6. Maintain a balanced and productive equilibrium in the clinic across all clinical functions (this would include liaison with nurses lab and pharmacy teams).
7. Ability to respond to crisis and urgent situations with flexibility maturity and resourcefulness.
8. Contribute towards the research and scientific output of the organisation.

The candidate will be based in Soshanguve.

Required Experience : Director

Key Skills : CSS, Cloud Computing, Health Education, Actuary, Building Electrician

Employment Type : Full-Time

Vacancy : 1