Pharmaceutical Clinical Research Associate (CRA)

Placements24; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Remote work support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Pharmaceutical Clinical Research Associate (CRA) to monitor trial sites, verify data integrity, and ensure regulatory compliance in a hybrid capacity. The role requires hands-on site visits, strong communication with investigators, and adept data management.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years as a CRA, solid GCP/ICH knowledge, and experience with CTMS/EDC systems. Travel to sites (50-60%) is expected, with remote administrative work supported.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Life Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years as a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) in pharma/biotech.
• Strong knowledge of GCP/ICH and regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to conduct site monitoring visits and manage trial sites.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication with site personnel and internal teams.
• Proficiency with CTMS and EDC systems.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid environment.
• Willingness to travel ~50-60% to sites.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-study, initiation, interim, and close-out site visits.
• Monitor trial activities for protocol and regulatory compliance.
• Verify accuracy and completeness of trial data.
• Manage site relationships and provide training to investigators and staff.
• Ensure timely collection/review of essential study documents.
• Report site status and findings to the Clinical Project Manager.
• Identify and resolve site-level issues and escalations.
• Oversee recruitment and retention of study participants.
• Ensure proper storage and accountability of investigational products.

Skills

GCP/ICH knowledge

Site monitoring

CTMS proficiency

EDC proficiency

Communication

Education

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

Tools

CTMS

EDC

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly expanding Contract Research Organization (CRO) specializing in pharmaceutical clinical trials, is seeking a dedicated and experienced Pharmaceutical Clinical Research Associate (CRA) . This role is instrumental in ensuring the successful execution of clinical studies by monitoring trial sites, verifying data integrity, and ensuring compliance with protocols and regulatory standards. You will play a key role in bringing life-changing therapies to patients. This hybrid position allows for effective site management while offering flexibility through remote work arrangements for administrative tasks. The ideal candidate is passionate about clinical research, highly organized, and possesses excellent interpersonal skills. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to advancing medical innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-study, initiation, interim, and close-out site visits to assess study conduct and compliance.
• Monitor clinical trial activities to ensure adherence to the study protocol, GCP guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Verify the accuracy, completeness, and validity of clinical trial data collected at study sites.
• Manage site relationships, providing training and support to investigators and site staff.
• Ensure timely collection and review of essential study documents, including informed consent forms and source documents.
• Report site status, findings, and action items to the Clinical Project Manager in a timely manner.
• Identify and resolve site-level issues and escalation critical problems as needed.
• Oversee the recruitment and retention of study participants at assigned sites.
• Ensure the proper storage and accountability of investigational products and study supplies at sites.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, or a related field.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience as a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) in pharmaceutical or biotech settings.
• Thorough understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), ICH guidelines, and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Proven experience in conducting site monitoring visits and managing clinical trial sites.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with site personnel and internal teams.
• Proficiency in using clinical trial management systems (CTMS) and electronic data capture (EDC) systems.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid work environment.
• Willingness to travel to clinical trial sites as required (approximately 50-60%).

Benefits

Our client offers a highly competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance. We provide a generous paid time off policy, a retirement savings plan, and opportunities for continuous professional development and training. This hybrid role also offers support for remote work setups. We foster a collaborative and dynamic work culture dedicated to making a real difference in healthcare.