Hybrid Clinical Research Associate (CRA) – Remote/Office

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Travel opportunities for site visits

Competitive salary

Professional development

Retirement fund and medical aid

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a diligent Clinical Research Associate (CRA) to join a global pharmaceutical operations team in Paarl, Western Cape. The role combines on-site monitoring with remote work, ensuring data integrity, patient safety, and adherence to GCP and regulatory standards.

You will manage site visits, train investigators, oversee CTMS/EDC use, and support trial progress while traveling as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life science, nursing, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years as a Clinical Research Associate in pharma trials.
• In-depth knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in site monitoring visits and managing clinical trial sites.
• Excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site visits (initiation, monitoring, close-out) per protocol and GCP.
• Verify data accuracy via source data verification (SDV).
• Ensure compliance with study protocols and regulatory standards.
• Train investigative sites on procedures and regulatory expectations.
• Monitor recruitment and retention to meet enrollment targets.
• Oversee handling and accountability of investigational products at sites.
• Prepare and present study progress reports to teams and sponsors.
• Report adverse events and protocol deviations promptly.
• Maintain regulatory documentation at clinical sites.

Skills

Clinical monitoring

GCP knowledge

SDV / data integrity

CTMS

EDC

Travel readiness

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in life science

Tools

CTMS

EDC

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a diligent Clinical Research Associate (CRA) to join a global pharmaceutical operations team in Paarl, Western Cape. The role combines on-site monitoring with remote work, ensuring data integrity, patient safety, and adherence to GCP and regulatory standards.

You will manage site visits, train investigators, oversee CTMS/EDC use, and support trial progress while traveling as required.