Clinical Research Associate (CRA) - Phase II/III Trials

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Retirement savings plan

Professional development funding

Paid time off

Fully remote role

Job summary

GlobalPharma Inc. is seeking an experienced Clinical Research Associate (CRA) for a fully remote role supporting Phase II/III trials. You will monitor trial sites, ensure data integrity, and verify adherence to GCP, ICH, and regulatory standards.

The position offers flexible global collaboration and travel up to 50-70% as needed. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Pharmacy, Life Sciences, or related field and has 4+ years of CRA experience, with strong site management and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Pharmacy, Life Sciences, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of CRA experience.
• Experience with Phase II/III trials.
• Strong knowledge of GCP, ICH guidelines, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-study, initiation, interim, and close-out visits for clinical trial sites.
• Monitor site activities to ensure adherence to protocols, GCP, and regulatory standards.
• Verify the accuracy and completeness of clinical data by reviewing source documents and eCRFs.
• Manage site relationships, providing training and support to investigators and site staff.
• Ensure timely resolution of data queries and identify potential protocol deviations.
• Track study progress, including patient recruitment, data collection, and drug accountability.
• Prepare and present site monitoring reports.
• Maintain effective communication with study teams, investigators, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure site compliance with all safety reporting requirements.

Skills

Clinical Research

GCP & ICH knowledge

Remote site management

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

EDC systems

CTMS

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a renowned global pharmaceutical company dedicated to advancing medical research, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Clinical Research Associate (CRA) to join their expanding team. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to contribute to critical Phase II/III clinical trials from anywhere. You will be responsible for monitoring clinical trial sites, ensuring the quality, integrity, and accuracy of data collected, and verifying compliance with study protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, and all applicable regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of clinical trial processes, excellent site management skills, and the ability to work independently in a remote setting. While the role is remote, it supports global initiatives that may have historically involved research centers or operations in areas like Mahikeng, North West .

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-study, initiation, interim, and close-out visits for clinical trial sites.
• Monitor site activities to ensure adherence to protocols, GCP, and regulatory standards.
• Verify the accuracy and completeness of clinical data by reviewing source documents and electronic case report forms (eCRFs).
• Manage site relationships, providing training and support to investigators and site staff.
• Ensure timely resolution of data queries and identify potential protocol deviations.
• Track study progress, including patient recruitment, data collection, and drug accountability.
• Prepare and present site monitoring reports.
• Maintain effective communication with study teams, investigators, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure site compliance with all safety reporting requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Pharmacy, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience as a Clinical Research Associate (CRA).
• Proven experience monitoring Phase II and/or Phase III clinical trials.
• In-depth knowledge of GCP, ICH guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with electronic data capture (EDC) systems and clinical trial management systems (CTMS).
• Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with site personnel.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage a remote territory effectively.
• Willingness to travel to sites as required (estimated at 50-70% travel, though the role itself is remote).
• Experience working within a remote-first pharmaceutical or CRO environment is highly desirable, connecting to regions such as Mahikeng, North West .

Benefits

Our client offers a highly competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and a performance-based bonus structure. Benefits include comprehensive private medical insurance, a robust retirement savings plan, substantial professional development opportunities, including advanced CRA training and certification support, and generous paid time off. This is a fully remote position, providing exceptional flexibility and autonomy. You will work with a world-class team on cutting-edge research, contributing to significant advancements in healthcare from your chosen location, while being part of a network connected to our global operations, including historical ties to areas like Mahikeng, North West .