Remote Pharmaceutical Clinical Research Associate

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Flexible remote work

Continuous learning and development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Pharmaceutical Clinical Research Associate (CRA) to support global clinical development initiatives from a home office. Interaction with Bloemfontein-based personnel is common, and site monitoring will be performed virtually or in person as needed.

You will ensure adherence to protocols, GCP, and regulatory requirements, manage site relationships, and maintain data integrity across trials with a flexible remote work setup.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Clinical Research Associate.
• Strong knowledge of GCP, ICH guidelines, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Monitor clinical trial sites per protocols and SOPs.
• Verify data accuracy and integrity via source data verification.
• Manage initiation, monitoring, and close-out at sites.
• Build relationships with investigators, site staff, and sponsors.
• Prepare monitoring reports and flag risks to the study team.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

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

Tools

EDC systems

CTMS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Remote Pharmaceutical Clinical Research Associate (CRA) to support their global clinical development initiatives, with teams often interacting with personnel based in Bloemfontein. This critical role involves overseeing the progress of clinical studies at investigational sites, ensuring adherence to protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and all applicable regulations. As a remote CRA, you will conduct site visits (virtually or in-person as needed), manage site relationships, and ensure the accurate collection and integrity of study data, contributing significantly to the successful execution of vital clinical trials from your home office.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor clinical trial sites according to study protocols, regulatory requirements, and company SOPs.
• Ensure the safety and rights of study participants are protected at all times.
• Verify the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of clinical trial data through source data verification.
• Manage investigational site operations, including initiation, monitoring, and close-out activities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with investigators, site staff, and study sponsors.
• Prepare monitoring reports and communicate site progress, issues, and risks to the study team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Clinical Research Associate.
• Thorough understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), ICH guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with electronic data capture (EDC) systems and clinical trial management systems (CTMS).
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel as required and to work effectively in a remote environment, managing your own schedule.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development in clinical research.
• Flexible remote working arrangements to support work-life balance.