Senior Clinical Research Associate, Cape Town based

IQVIA; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider of clinical research services seeks a Site Manager to oversee monitoring and management for clinical trials. The successful candidate will ensure adherence to regulatory requirements while managing site communications, documents, and training. This role demands strong organizational skills and in-depth clinical knowledge, with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 3 years of on-site monitoring experience required.
• In-depth knowledge of clinical research regulatory requirements (GCP, ICH).
• Ability to establish effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Perform site monitoring visits in accordance with GCP and ICH guidelines.
• Manage the progress of assigned studies by tracking submissions and approvals.
• Create and maintain documentation regarding site management and monitoring.

Skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in scientific discipline or health care

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job Overview
Perform monitoring and site management work for a variety of protocols, site and therapeutic areas.

Essential Functions
• Perform site monitoring visits (selection, initiation, monitoring and close-out visits) in accordance with contracted scope of work and regulatory requirements, i.e., Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines.
• Work with sites to adapt, drive and track subject recruitment plan in line with project needs to enhance predictability.
• Administer protocol and related study training to assigned sites and establish regular lines of communication with sites to manage ongoing project expectations and issues.
• Evaluate the quality and integrity of study site practices related to the proper conduct of the protocol and adherence to applicable regulations. Escalate quality issues as appropriate.
• Manage the progress of assigned studies by tracking regulatory submissions and approvals, recruitment and enrollment, case report form (CRF) completion and submission, and data query generation and resolution. May support start-up phase.
• Ensure copies/originals (as required) site documents are available for filing in the Trial Master File (TMF) and verify that the Investigator's Site File (ISF) is maintained in accordance with GCP / ICH and local regulatory requirements.
• Create and maintain appropriate documentation regarding site management, monitoring visit findings and action plans by submitting regular visit reports, generating follow-up letters and other required study documentation.
• Act as a mentor for clinical staff including conducting co-monitoring and training visits.
• Collaborate and liaise with study team members for project execution support as appropriate.
• If applicable, may be accountable for supporting development of project subject recruitment plan on a per site basis.
• If applicable, may be accountable for site financial management according to executed clinical trial agreement and retrieve invoices according to local requirement.

Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree Degree in scientific discipline or health care preferred. Req
• Requires at least 3 years of year of on-site monitoring experience.
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.
• In depth knowledge of, and skill in applying, applicable clinical research regulatory requirements, i.e., Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines.
• Strong therapeutic and protocol knowledge as provided in company training.
• Computer skills including proficiency in use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and use of a laptop computer and iPhone and iPad (where applicable).
• Written and verbal communication skills including good command of English language.
• Organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Effective time and financial management skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, and clients.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com