Pharmaceutical CRA: Site Monitoring & Trial Oversight

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Pharmaceutical Clinical Research Associate to join a leading global CRO in Bloemfontein, Free State. The CRA will monitor clinical trial sites, verify data accuracy, and help ensure participant safety in line with GCP guidelines.

The role requires 3–5 years of CRA experience, strong ICH-GCP knowledge, and proficiency with CTMS and EDC systems. Expect travel up to 60% within the region and a central base for fieldwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, nursing, pharmacy, or related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years as a Clinical Research Associate (CRA).
• Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines.
• Experience in site monitoring and managing multiple sites.
• Proficiency with CTMS and EDC systems.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site initiation, interim, and close‑out visits to clinical trial sites.
• Monitor trial progress, ensure adherence to protocol, GCP and regulatory requirements.
• Verify data accuracy by reviewing source documents and CRFs.
• Safely monitor adverse events and ensure timely reporting.
• Manage site product accountability and drug supplies.
• Train and support site staff on study procedures.
• Liaise between study sites and sponsor/CRO; prepare visit reports and escalate issues.
• Maintain comprehensive trial documentation.

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Pharmaceutical Clinical Research Associate to join a leading global CRO in Bloemfontein, Free State. The CRA will monitor clinical trial sites, verify data accuracy, and help ensure participant safety in line with GCP guidelines.

The role requires 3–5 years of CRA experience, strong ICH-GCP knowledge, and proficiency with CTMS and EDC systems. Expect travel up to 60% within the region and a central base for fieldwork.