Remote Senior Clinical Research Associate – Trial Oversight

Placements24; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO and sick leave

Retirement plan with employer match

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Clinical Research Associate to join a leading pharmaceutical innovator. This fully remote role requires oversight of trial conduct, strict GCP compliance, and data integrity across sites within SA.

You will manage SDV, queries, and site training from home while coordinating with the sponsor. The ideal candidate has a life science degree and 5+ years in CRA roles, with strong communication and regulatory knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years as a Clinical Research Associate in pharma.
• Experience monitoring trials across therapies; strong regulatory knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all clinical trial conduct at assigned sites.
• Ensure compliance with protocol, GCP and regulations.
• Perform SDV and resolve data queries; ensure documentation quality.
• Train site staff and manage drug accountability and storage.
• Communicate with sites and sponsor; report AEs/SAEs promptly.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical monitoring

CTMS proficiency

Remote site management

Education

Bachelor's in life sciences

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

CTMS

EDC

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Clinical Research Associate to join a leading pharmaceutical innovator. This fully remote role requires oversight of trial conduct, strict GCP compliance, and data integrity across sites within SA.

You will manage SDV, queries, and site training from home while coordinating with the sponsor. The ideal candidate has a life science degree and 5+ years in CRA roles, with strong communication and regulatory knowledge.