Clinical Research Associate (CRA) - Cardiovascular

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Medical and dental insurance

Generous annual leave

Professional development

Conference attendance support

Cape Town work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) in Cape Town, Western Cape to monitor sites, ensure GCP compliance, and safeguard data integrity across cardiovascular trials.

You will conduct site visits, train staff, manage documentation, and liaise with sponsors while travelling regularly to assigned sites in the Western Cape region.

Join a dynamic clinical research team committed to quality, patient safety, and regulatory excellence in a vibrant Cape Town setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, or Pharmacy.
• Minimum of 3 years CRA experience in pharma/biotech.
• Thorough understanding of ICH-GCP guidelines and regulatory affairs.
• Proven experience monitoring clinical trials, preferably cardiovascular.
• Willingness to travel within Western Cape and other regions.

Responsibilities

• Perform site selection, initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits per protocol and SOPs.
• Ensure adherence to protocol, ICH-GCP, and local regulations.
• Verify accuracy and completeness of data via source document verification.
• Communicate with sponsor and investigational sites to address queries and resolve issues.
• Train site staff on study procedures, regulatory requirements, and data collection.
• Oversee handling, storage, and accountability of investigational products.
• Prepare and present monitoring visit reports and raise risks or deviations.
• Maintain trial documentation and ensure essential documents are up-to-date.
• Liaise with investigators and staff to ensure smooth trial progress.

Skills

GCP knowledge

CTMS experience

Data management

Travel flexibility

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

Tools

CTMS

EDC systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly expanding clinical research organization specializing in cardiovascular therapies, is seeking a dedicated Clinical Research Associate (CRA) to join their team in **Cape Town, Western Cape**. This role is critical in ensuring the successful execution of clinical trials, adhering strictly to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and regulatory requirements. You will be responsible for monitoring investigational sites to ensure patient safety, data integrity, and protocol compliance. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in cardiovascular disease, working within a supportive and professional environment in the vibrant city of **Cape Town**. The role requires regular travel to assigned clinical trial sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform site selection, initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits in accordance with the clinical trial protocol and company SOPs.
• Ensure adherence to the protocol, ICH-GCP guidelines, and all applicable local regulations.
• Verify the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of clinical data through source document verification.
• Manage communication between the sponsor and investigational sites, addressing queries and resolving issues promptly.
• Train site staff on study procedures, regulatory requirements, and data collection.
• Oversee the proper handling, storage, and accountability of investigational products.
• Prepare and present monitoring visit reports, identifying and escalating any potential risks or deviations.
• Maintain organized and accurate trial documentation, ensuring essential documents are up-to-date.
• Liaise with investigators, study coordinators, and other site personnel to ensure smooth trial progress.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Thorough understanding of ICH-GCP guidelines, clinical trial processes, and regulatory affairs.
• Proven experience in monitoring clinical trials, preferably in the cardiovascular therapeutic area.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel frequently to clinical sites within **Western Cape** and potentially other regions as required.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Proficiency in using clinical trial management systems (CTMS) and electronic data capture (EDC) systems.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive remuneration package, including a performance-based bonus structure.
• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance are provided, along with a generous annual leave allowance.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement are actively encouraged through ongoing training and development programs.
• Support for professional certifications and conference attendance is also available.
• Our client values work‑life balance and provides a stable and supportive work environment in beautiful **Cape Town**.
• Opportunities to work on diverse and impactful cardiovascular trials are abundant.