Clinical Research Associate (CRA)

Placements24; Richards Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Clinical Research Associate (CRA) to join our global clinical operations team. The role covers the Richards Bay area and surrounding trial sites, focusing on monitoring study conduct and data integrity while maintaining GCP compliance.

You will conduct site visits (initiation, interim, close-out), verify SDV data, and train site personnel on procedures and regulatory requirements. This field-based position offers remote work and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life science, nursing, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Clinical Research Associate or similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of clinical trial processes, GCP guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to manage multiple clinical trial sites and prioritize tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site initiation, interim monitoring, and close-out visits to ensure protocol compliance and data integrity at clinical trial sites.
• Verify the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of clinical trial data through source data verification (SDV).
• Ensure adherence to the study protocol, investigator brochure, GCP, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Train and support site personnel on study-related procedures, regulatory compliance, and ethical conduct.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the sponsor and the investigative sites, addressing site queries and resolving issues promptly.
• Prepare and submit detailed monitoring visit reports, communicating findings and action items to study teams and management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in life science or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated and experienced Clinical Research Associate (CRA) to join their global clinical operations team, with responsibilities covering the Richards Bay area and surrounding clinical trial sites. In this vital role, you will ensure the quality, integrity, and compliance of clinical trials by monitoring study conduct at investigative sites, verifying data accuracy, and ensuring adherence to protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and regulatory requirements. This position offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to the advancement of new therapies while working remotely and managing your schedule effectively to conduct site visits.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct site initiation, interim monitoring, and close-out visits to ensure protocol compliance and data integrity at clinical trial sites.
• Verify the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of clinical trial data through source data verification (SDV).
• Ensure adherence to the study protocol, investigator brochure, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) , and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Train and support site personnel on study-related procedures, regulatory compliance, and ethical conduct.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the sponsor and the investigative sites, addressing site queries and resolving issues promptly.
• Prepare and submit detailed monitoring visit reports, communicating findings and action items to study teams and management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a life science, nursing, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Clinical Research Associate or similar role in clinical research.
• In-depth knowledge of clinical trial processes, GCP guidelines , and regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to manage multiple clinical trial sites and prioritize tasks effectively.