Clinical Research Associate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company car or travel allowance

Training and development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a diligent Clinical Research Associate to support pharmaceutical trials in the George region. The role blends on-site monitoring across trial sites with remote administrative tasks to ensure data integrity and patient safety under GCP and regulatory standards.

You will initiate and monitor sites, verify data through source documents, train staff, and maintain trial documentation, while collaborating with investigators and sponsors in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of CRA experience.
• Strong understanding of GCP, FDA regulations, and clinical trial processes.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in CTMS and EDC systems.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to sites.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits.
• Verify data accuracy via source documents.
• Ensure adherence to study protocols, GCP, and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate with investigators and site staff about deviations and queries.
• Train site personnel on study procedures.
• Prepare monitoring reports and maintain study documentation.

Skills

GCP knowledge

Regulatory understanding

Data integrity

Education

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

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Clinical Research Associate to support ongoing pharmaceutical trials in the George area. You will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth and compliant execution of clinical studies, acting as a key liaison between the research sites and the sponsors. This hybrid role allows for a balance of on-site monitoring at various clinical trial locations within the region and remote administrative tasks. Your contributions will be vital in maintaining data integrity, patient safety, and adherence to regulatory standards throughout the trial lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct site initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits for clinical trial sites.
• Verify the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of clinical data through source document review.
• Ensure adherence to study protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage communication with investigators and site staff to address protocol deviations and data queries.
• Train site personnel on study-specific procedures and documentation.
• Prepare and submit monitoring reports, maintaining accurate and up-to-date study documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Clinical Research Associate or in a similar clinical trial role.
• Strong understanding of GCP, FDA regulations, and clinical trial processes.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in clinical trial management systems (CTMS) and electronic data capture (EDC) systems.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to clinical sites as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and potential for performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company car or travel allowance for site visits.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility between office and remote work.