Senior Clinical Research Associate

Icon; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a global leader in clinical research as a Senior Clinical Research Associate, playing a critical role in overseeing clinical trials in Johannesburg. Your expertise in cardiovascular studies and commitment to compliance will drive our success, supported by a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits designed for your well-being and work-life balance.

Benefits

Various annual leave entitlements

Health insurance offerings

Competitive retirement planning

Global Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance

Flexible optional benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years as CRA with independent monitoring.
• Experience in Cardiovascular studies.
• Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee site activities, ensuring compliance.
• Conduct monitoring visits (on-site and remote).
• Assist in site training, patient recruitment, and quality control.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

University degree in Health Science

Job description

As a Senior Clinical Research Associate you will be joining the world's largest & most comprehensive clinical research organisation, powered by healthcare intelligence.You will play a key role in the success of our clinical trials by overseeing site activities, ensuring compliance with protocols, and contributing to the timely delivery of our studies.What you will be doing : Collaborate closely with the local study team to meet study goals, timelines, and site commitments.Serve as the primary point of contact for study sites, overseeing the preparation, initiation, monitoring, and closure of clinical trials.Ensure compliance with international guidelines (ICH-GCP) and local regulations to guarantee the integrity and safety of the study.Proactively identify and resolve study-related issues, escalating as necessary to ensure smooth site performance.Conduct monitoring visits (both on-site and remote) and manage essential study documentation.Assist in site training, patient recruitment, data management, and quality control to ensure the study runs efficiently.Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in CTMS and ensure study sites remain inspection-ready at all times.Requirements : A minimum of 3 years of experience in the capacity of a CRA, having independently monitored Clinical trials on-site for those 3 years.Experience with Cardiovascular studies.A University degree in Health Science, or a related field.Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and local regulatory requirements.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with investigators and site staff.A proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities with precision.The role and sites are predominantly Johannesburg based, therefore it is a requirement to be residing in JohannesburgWhat ICON can offer you : Our success depends on the quality of our people.

That's why we've made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits.

Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.Our benefits examples include : Various annual leave entitlementsA range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family's needsCompetitive retirement planning offerings to maximise savings and plan with confidence for the years aheadGlobal Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80, independent specialised professionals who are there to support you and your family's well-beingLife assuranceFlexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among othersVisit our careers website to read more about the benefits of working at ICON : ICON, diversity, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values.

Our rich diversity makes us more innovative which helps us better serve our people, patients, customers, and our communities.

We're proud of our diverse workforce and the work we've done to become a more inclusive organisation.

We're dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates.

ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment.

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know through the form below. in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements?

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