Clinical Research Associate (CRA)

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Travel allowance

Professional development

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Clinical Research Associate (CRA) to join the Randburg-based clinical operations team. The role focuses on monitoring sites, ensuring protocol and regulatory compliance, and maintaining data integrity across trials in Gauteng.

This hybrid position blends administrative remote work with on-site site visits. The ideal candidate holds a life science degree with 2–3 years CRA experience and strong knowledge of GCP/ICH guidelines, plus experience with EDC and CTMS

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a life science, nursing, or related field.
• 2-3 years of CRA experience.
• Thorough understanding of GCP, ICH guidelines, and clinical trial processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site initiation, routine monitoring, and close-out visits to clinical trial sites.
• Ensure adherence to study protocols, GCP guidelines, and regulatory requirements at all assigned sites.
• Verify the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of clinical data through source data verification.
• Manage communication between study sites, sponsors, and other stakeholders.
• Identify and report site-specific issues and implement corrective action plans.
• Maintain accurate and complete trial documentation and study files.

Skills

GCP knowledge

Data verification

Communication

Organizational skills

Site staff rapport

Education

Bachelor's degree in life science

Tools

EDC systems

CTMS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Clinical Research Associate (CRA) to join their dynamic clinical operations team, focusing on the Randburg area. This role is critical for ensuring the quality, integrity, and validity of data collected during clinical trials. You will be responsible for monitoring clinical trial sites, ensuring compliance with protocols, GCP, and regulatory requirements, and contributing to the successful execution of research studies. This hybrid position allows for a balance of remote work for administrative tasks and on-site visits to clinical sites within Gauteng.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct site initiation, routine monitoring, and close-out visits to clinical trial sites.
• Ensure adherence to study protocols, GCP guidelines, and regulatory requirements at all assigned sites.
• Verify the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of clinical data through source data verification.
• Manage communication between study sites, sponsors, and other stakeholders.
• Identify and report site-specific issues and implement corrective action plans.
• Maintain accurate and complete trial documentation and study files.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a life science, nursing, or related field.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience as a Clinical Research Associate (CRA).
• Thorough understanding of GCP, ICH guidelines, and clinical trial processes.
• Experience with electronic data capture (EDC) systems and clinical trial management systems (CTMS).
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with site staff.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-based incentives.
• Hybrid work model promoting work-life balance.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Allowance for travel expenses and professional development.
• Supportive team environment and opportunities for career progression in clinical research.