Clinical Research Associate - Pharmaceutical

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rate

Diverse therapeutic areas

Contract extension

Remote work with site visits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Clinical Research Associate (CRA) on a contract basis to support pharmaceutical studies in the Centurion area and surroundings. You will monitor trial sites, ensure adherence to protocols, and safeguard patient safety and data integrity.

You will travel as required, conduct SDV, and maintain TMF, collaborating with investigators and staff to drive compliant, high-quality trials across therapeutic areas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of CRA experience in pharma/biotech.
• Strong knowledge of GCP, ICH guidelines and regulatory frameworks.
• Proven ability to conduct site monitoring visits effectively.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively to clinical trial sites.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site initiation, interim monitoring and close-out visits.
• Perform source data verification to ensure data accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with GCP, ICH, and study protocols.
• Maintain strong relationships with investigators and site staff.
• Identify and report deviations, adverse events, or safety concerns.
• Manage TMF and site documents.

Skills

Communication skills

Site monitoring

Regulatory compliance

Travel readiness

Education

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

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a highly motivated and experienced Clinical Research Associate (CRA) to join their team on a contract basis, supporting pharmaceutical studies in the Centurion area and surrounding regions. As a CRA, you will play a crucial role in monitoring clinical trial sites, ensuring adherence to protocols, regulatory requirements, and ethical standards. You will be responsible for verifying data accuracy, patient safety, and the overall integrity of clinical trials, contributing to the development of life-saving medications. This is an exciting opportunity for a self-driven individual to contribute to pivotal research within the pharmaceutical sector, offering flexibility and the chance to work on diverse therapeutic areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct site initiation, interim monitoring, and close-out visits according to established monitoring procedures.
• Verify the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of clinical trial data through source data verification (SDV).
• Ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, regulatory requirements, and study protocols.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with investigators, study coordinators, and site staff.
• Identify and report any protocol deviations, adverse events, or safety concerns to the study team.
• Manage trial master files (TMF) and ensure all site documents are properly maintained.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a CRA in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Thorough understanding of GCP, ICH guidelines, and relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Proven ability to conduct site monitoring visits effectively and efficiently.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively to clinical trial sites as required.

Benefits

• Competitive contract rate commensurate with experience.
• Opportunity to work with a leading pharmaceutical company on groundbreaking research.
• Exposure to diverse therapeutic areas and clinical trial phases.
• Professional development support and potential for contract extension.
• Flexible remote work arrangements with necessary site visits.