Clinical Research Associate

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Health insurance

Paid time off

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous and experienced Clinical Research Associate (CRA) to join our team in Centurion. This hybrid role combines on-site monitoring at clinical trial sites with remote data review and reporting, ensuring trials meet GCP guidelines and regulatory requirements.

You will monitor sites, perform SDV, and collaborate with investigators and project teams, contributing to the safe and efficient development of new therapies and high-quality trial data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, nursing, or related healthcare discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years as a CRA or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of GCP, ICH guidelines, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Monitor trial sites to ensure protocol and GCP compliance.
• Perform SDV to verify data integrity.
• Conduct pre-study, initiation, routine monitoring, and close-out visits.
• Prepare monitoring visit reports and resolve issues promptly.
• Build relationships with site staff and project teams.
• Escalate deviations and potential issues per regulations.

Skills

Site monitoring

Data review

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelors in life sciences

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a meticulous and experienced Clinical Research Associate (CRA) to join their team in Centurion. This hybrid role will involve a combination of on-site monitoring of clinical trial sites and remote data review and reporting. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality, integrity, and compliance of clinical trials according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and regulatory requirements. Your work will directly contribute to the successful development and approval of new pharmaceutical therapies, ensuring patient safety and data accuracy throughout the trial lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor clinical trial sites to ensure adherence to protocol, regulations, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards.
• Verify the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of clinical trial data through source data verification (SDV).
• Conduct pre-study, initiation, routine monitoring, and close-out visits at clinical trial sites.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with site staff, investigators, and internal project teams.
• Identify, document, and escalates potential issues or deviations from protocol and regulations.
• Prepare and present monitoring visit reports, ensuring timely resolution of identified issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a life science, nursing, or a related healthcare discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Clinical Research Associate or equivalent role.
• In-depth knowledge of clinical trial processes, GCP, ICH guidelines, and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Strong monitoring skills, including the ability to conduct effective site visits and data review.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively in a hybrid work model.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary commensurate with experience.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility between home and office.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous paid time off and holiday allowance.
• Support for professional development and continuous learning in clinical research.
• Opportunity to work on groundbreaking pharmaceutical research projects.