Clinical Research Associate - Cape Town

Pharmaceutical Research Associates, Inc; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare solutions provider is looking for a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) in Cape Town. The ideal candidate will manage clinical trials, ensuring compliance with ICH-GCP guidelines while building strong relationships with study sites. Requires at least 3 years of experience and a degree in Health Science. ICON offers competitive salaries and a range of benefits to support work-life balance.

Benefits

Various annual leave entitlements

Health insurance offerings

Competitive retirement planning

Global Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance

Flexible optional benefits like childcare vouchers

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a CRA or in a similar role, preferably across multiple therapeutic areas.
• Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and local regulatory requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end clinical trials at assigned study sites.
• Serve as the primary contact for study sites, overseeing trial preparations.
• Ensure compliance with international guidelines and local regulations.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Adaptability

Education

University degree in Health Science or related field

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Clinical Research Associate (CRA) Location: Cape Town South Africa

Company: ICON Strategic Solutions – FSP

Responsibilities

As a Clinical Research Associate, your primary focus will be on the end-to-end management of clinical trials at assigned study sites. You will:

• Collaborate closely with the local study team to meet study goals, timelines, and site commitments.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for study sites, overseeing the preparation, initiation, monitoring, and closure of clinical trials.
• Ensure compliance with international guidelines (ICH-GCP) and local regulations to guarantee the integrity and safety of the study.
• Proactively identify and resolve study-related issues, escalating as necessary to ensure smooth site performance.
• Conduct monitoring visits (both on-site and remote) and manage essential study documentation.
• Assist in site training, patient recruitment, data management, and quality control to ensure the study runs efficiently.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in CTMS and ensure study sites remain inspection-ready at all times.

Qualifications

We’re searching for a highly motivated individual with:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience as a CRA or in a similar role, preferably across multiple therapeutic areas.CV and Respiratory are an advantage.
• University degree in Health Science, or a related field.
• To be based in Cape Town.
• Compliance Knowledge: Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and local regulatory requirements.
• Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with investigators and site staff.
• Problem-Solving: A proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
• Adaptability: The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities with precision.

What ICON can offer you:Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent. In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.Our benefits examples include:

• Various annual leave entitlements
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximise savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being
• Life assurance
• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others

Visit our careers website to read more about the benefits of working at ICON: https://careers.iconplc.com/benefitsAt ICON, diversity, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative which helps us better serve our people, patients, customers, and our communities. We're proud of our diverse workforce and the work we’ve done to become a more inclusive organisation. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know through the form below. https://careers.iconplc.com/reasonable-accommodationsInterested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.

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