Senior Clinical Research Associate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career development

Diverse therapeutics

Supportive team

Impactful healthcare

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a diligent and experienced Senior Clinical Research Associate to join their team in the Soweto region. The role focuses on monitoring study sites, data verification, and ensuring adherence to protocols and regulatory guidelines, contributing to vital clinical trials and patient care outcomes.

The candidate will travel regularly to study sites within Soweto and surrounding regions, with 5+ years of CRA experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life science, nursing, or related field (advanced degree preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of CRA experience.
• Thorough understanding of GCP, ICH guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Proven experience in site monitoring and data verification, including query resolution.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site visits (initiation, monitoring, close-out) to ensure protocol adherence and data accuracy.
• Verify the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of clinical trial data at study sites.
• Ensure compliance with GCP, regulatory requirements, and study protocols.
• Train and support site staff on study procedures and data management.
• Coordinate communication between study sites, sponsor, and internal teams.
• Identify and resolve site-level issues and escalate as needed.

Skills

Site monitoring

Data verification

GCP knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences / nursing or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a diligent and experienced Senior Clinical Research Associate (CRA) to join their dynamic team, contributing to vital clinical trials in the Soweto region. This role is paramount in ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of clinical research data. You will be responsible for monitoring study sites, verifying data, and ensuring adherence to protocols and regulatory guidelines. This position offers a significant opportunity to impact patient health outcomes through meticulous research oversight and contribute to advancing medical knowledge.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct site visits (initiation, monitoring, close-out) to ensure protocol adherence and data accuracy.
• Verify the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of clinical trial data collected at study sites.
• Ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), regulatory requirements, and study protocols.
• Train and support site staff on study procedures and data management.
• Manage communication between study sites, the sponsor, and internal teams.
• Identify and resolve site-level issues and escalation them as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a life science, nursing, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Clinical Research Associate .
• Thorough understanding of GCP, ICH guidelines, and regulatory requirements for clinical trials.
• Proven experience in site monitoring, data verification, and query resolution.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel regularly to study sites within the Soweto area and surrounding regions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement in clinical research.
• Exposure to diverse therapeutic areas and cutting-edge clinical trials.
• Supportive team environment focused on quality and compliance.
• Meaningful contribution to medical advancements and patient care.