Clinical Research Associate (CRA) - Pharmaceutical Trials

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical and retirement benefits

Travel allowance

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a diligent Clinical Research Associate to oversee and manage clinical trials in Cape Town. You will conduct site visits, monitor data integrity, and ensure regulatory compliance while collaborating with investigators and study teams.

The role requires a 40-60% travel commitment and a strong understanding of GCP, ICH guidelines, and EDC/CTMS systems. A life sciences-related degree is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years as CRA or similar monitoring role.
• Thorough understanding of clinical trial processes, ICH guidelines, and GCP.
• Experience with EDC and CTMS.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to travel to study sites as required (estimated 40-60% travel).

Responsibilities

• Conduct site visits (initiation, monitoring, and close-out) to ensure compliance with protocols and regulations.
• Verify the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of clinical data and source documentation.
• Manage communication between investigators, study sites, and the internal study team.
• Ensure adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and all applicable regulatory guidelines.
• Identify and report any deviations, adverse events, or protocol violations promptly.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date study documentation and regulatory files.

Skills

GCP knowledge

ICH guidelines

Data management

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

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

Tools

EDC systems

CTMS

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks a diligent and detail-oriented Clinical Research Associate (CRA) to oversee and manage clinical trials within the pharmaceutical sector in Cape Town . This role is crucial for ensuring the smooth and compliant execution of studies, directly contributing to the development of new life-saving medications. You will be responsible for site selection, monitoring, and close-out activities, ensuring adherence to protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and regulatory requirements. This hybrid position offers the opportunity to combine remote work flexibility with essential on-site visits, making it ideal for a professional who values both autonomy and direct engagement in critical research oversight activities within a leading pharmaceutical company.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct site visits (initiation, monitoring, and close-out) to ensure compliance with protocols and regulations.
• Verify the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of clinical data and source documentation.
• Manage communication between investigators, study sites, and the internal study team.
• Ensure adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and all applicable regulatory guidelines.
• Identify and report any deviations, adverse events, or protocol violations promptly.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date study documentation and regulatory files.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Clinical Research Associate or in a similar clinical trial monitoring role.
• Thorough understanding of clinical trial processes , ICH guidelines, and GCP.
• Experience with electronic data capture (EDC) systems and clinical trial management systems (CTMS).
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to travel to study sites as required (estimated 40-60% travel).

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits package.
• Generous travel allowance and expense reimbursement.
• Professional development opportunities and continued education support.
• A flexible hybrid work model supporting work-life balance.