Remote Clinical Research Associate (Pharma)

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 1,143,000 - 1,796,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Travel allowance for essential visits

Remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a diligent Remote Clinical Research Associate (Pharma) to support the execution of clinical trials across therapeutic areas. You will monitor study sites, ensure adherence to ICH-GCP, and maintain data integrity while working fully remotely from your location.

You will communicate with investigators and study teams, coordinate CTMS/EDC activities, and contribute to high-quality data collection for regulatory submissions, with a competitive benefits package and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life science or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of CRA experience in pharma.
• Thorough understanding of ICH-GCP and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with EDC systems and CTMS.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills; ability to work independently and remotely.

Responsibilities

• Perform remote and occasional on-site monitoring visits to verify data and protocol compliance.
• Manage investigational product accountability and storage at sites.
• Oversee site activation, training, and ongoing support for investigators.
• Ensure timely collection and review of essential documents and queries.
• Prepare monitoring visit reports and maintain stakeholder communications.

Skills

Remote work

Monitoring

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences

Tools

EDC

CTMS

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks a diligent Remote Clinical Research Associate (Pharma) to support the execution of clinical trials across various therapeutic areas. Operating entirely remotely, you will be responsible for monitoring study sites, ensuring adherence to protocols, regulatory requirements, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines. This role is crucial for gathering high-quality data to bring vital new medicines to market. You will maintain effective communication with study sites, investigators, and internal project teams, ensuring the integrity and efficiency of clinical research operations from your chosen location.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct remote and on-site (as needed) monitoring visits to clinical trial sites to verify data accuracy and protocol compliance.
• Manage investigational product accountability and ensure proper storage and handling at sites.
• Oversee site activation, training, and ongoing support for investigators and study staff.
• Ensure timely collection and review of essential documents, including source data verification and query resolution.
• Prepare monitoring visit reports and maintain ongoing communication with study stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a life science, nursing, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Thorough understanding of ICH-GCP guidelines and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Experience with electronic data capture (EDC) systems and clinical trial management systems (CTMS).
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills, with proven ability to work independently and remotely.

Benefits

• Competitive salary offered for a fully remote position.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous travel allowance for any essential on-site visits.
• Opportunities to work on diverse and innovative clinical trials.
• Supportive team environment with access to continuous learning and professional development.