Remote Pharmaceutical Clinical Research Associate (CRA)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Home office allowance

Performance-based bonuses

Professional development support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Remote Pharmaceutical Clinical Research Associate to join its clinical operations team. The CRA will monitor trials from a home office, ensuring adherence to protocol, GCP, and regulatory requirements while safeguarding data integrity and patient safety.

The role offers a flexible schedule, competitive salary with bonuses, home office allowance, and opportunities to work on diverse cutting-edge trials. Travel to sites is estimated at 50–60%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, or related healthcare field.
• 3–5 years of experience as a Clinical Research Associate.
• Solid understanding of GCP, ICH guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with EDC and trial management software.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel 50–60% to investigative sites.
• Ability to work remotely and use collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site initiation, interim, and close-out visits.
• Ensure adherence to study protocol, SOPs, and GCP guidelines.
• Verify the accuracy and timeliness of data in the EDC system.
• Manage investigational product accountability and storage procedures.
• Build relationships with investigators, site staff, and sponsors.
• Identify and resolve site-level issues and escalate when needed.
• Prepare monitoring visit reports and track action items.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

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

Tools

EDC systems

Clinical trial management software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly organized and experienced Remote Pharmaceutical Clinical Research Associate (CRA) to join their dedicated clinical operations team. Working from your home office, you will be responsible for monitoring clinical trials conducted at various investigative sites to ensure adherence to protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, and regulatory requirements. This role is crucial for the successful execution of clinical studies, safeguarding data integrity, and ensuring patient safety throughout the trial process. This is an ideal opportunity for a seasoned CRA who thrives in an independent, remote work setting and is passionate about advancing pharmaceutical research.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct site initiation, interim, and close-out monitoring visits for clinical trial sites.
• Ensure adherence to study protocols, investigator brochures, SOPs, and GCP guidelines.
• Verify the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of clinical data entered into the Electronic Data Capture (EDC) system.
• Manage investigational product accountability and ensure proper drug storage and dispensing procedures are followed.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with investigators, site staff, and study sponsors.
• Identify and resolve site-level issues, escalating problems as necessary to project management.
• Prepare detailed monitoring visit reports and track action items for site resolution.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, or a related healthcare field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a Clinical Research Associate in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Thorough understanding of GCP, ICH guidelines, and relevant regulatory requirements for clinical trials.
• Experience with EDC systems and clinical trial management software.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel to investigative sites as required (estimated 50-60% travel).
• Strong problem-solving abilities and proficiency in remote work tools and technologies.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Allowance for home office expenses and professional development.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and cutting-edge clinical trials.
• Flexible work schedule and the ability to manage your own time effectively.