Hybrid Senior Clinical Research Associate

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Professional development opportunities

Diverse clinical trials exposure

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Clinical Research Associate (CRA) to oversee multinational trials from Centurion, Gauteng, SA. You will lead site initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits, ensuring data integrity and patient safety in line with ICH-GCP guidelines.

The role requires 5-7 years as CRA, strong regulatory knowledge, proficiency with EDC/CTMS, and the ability to travel 50-60%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a life science, nursing, or related field.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience as a Clinical Research Associate.
• In-depth knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and regulatory requirements in clinical research.
• Proven experience in monitoring multi-center clinical trials across various therapeutic areas.
• Excellent understanding of clinical trial processes from study start-up to close-out.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with strong interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in electronic data capture (EDC) systems and clinical trial management systems (CTMS).
• Ability to travel to investigational sites as required (approx. 50-60%).
• Experience working with CROs is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits according to study protocols and GCP.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, SOPs, and clinical trial protocols.
• Manage investigational sites, build strong relationships with investigators and site staff.
• Oversee data collection, source document verification, and query resolution.
• Ensure patient safety and adherence to ethical principles throughout the trial.
• Train and mentor junior CRAs and site personnel.
• Prepare monitoring reports and elevate issues to project management promptly.
• Participate in protocol development and site feasibility assessments.
• Manage study supplies and drug accountability at investigational sites.
• Contribute to the development and review of study-related documents.

Skills

GCP knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Project management

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in life science

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

EDC systems

CTMS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Clinical Research Associate (CRA) to oversee multinational trials from Centurion, Gauteng, SA. You will lead site initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits, ensuring data integrity and patient safety in line with ICH-GCP guidelines.

The role requires 5-7 years as CRA, strong regulatory knowledge, proficiency with EDC/CTMS, and the ability to travel 50-60%.