Clinical Research Associate (Pharmaceutical)

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Company car / travel allowance

Career progression

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Clinical Research Associate to support operations near Vereeniging. The role involves monitoring study sites to ensure trials are conducted per protocol, SOPs, and GCP guidelines, while maintaining data integrity and patient safety.

You will travel to sites, train staff, and collaborate with the operations team to ensure accurate reporting and regulatory compliance. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to medical research in a regulated

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, or a related healthcare field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Clinical Research Associate in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Thorough understanding of GCP, ICH guidelines, and local regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits to ensure compliance with study protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Verify the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of clinical data through source document verification.
• Ensure patient safety and adherence to ethical principles throughout the clinical trial process.
• Train and support site staff on study-related procedures, protocol requirements, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage communication between study sites, the clinical operations team, and other stakeholders.
• Prepare and submit accurate monitoring visit reports in a timely manner.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences

Job description

Our client is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Clinical Research Associate (CRA) with a pharmaceutical focus to join their dynamic team, supporting operations near Vereeniging. This role is essential for overseeing clinical trials, ensuring they are conducted, recorded, and reported in accordance with the protocol, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines. You will be responsible for monitoring study sites, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining data integrity. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the advancement of new therapies and work within a highly regulated and scientifically driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct site initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits to ensure compliance with study protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Verify the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of clinical data through source document verification.
• Ensure patient safety and adherence to ethical principles throughout the clinical trial process.
• Train and support site staff on study-related procedures, protocol requirements, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage communication between study sites, the clinical operations team, and other stakeholders.
• Prepare and submit accurate monitoring visit reports in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, or a related healthcare field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Clinical Research Associate in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Thorough understanding of GCP, ICH guidelines, and local regulatory requirements.
• Proven experience in performing site monitoring visits and conducting source data verification.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Ability to travel to clinical trial sites as required, maintaining a strong remote working capability between visits.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and potential for performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company car or travel allowance for site visits.
• Opportunities for professional development, certifications, and career progression.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment focused on advancing medical research.