Senior Clinical Research Associate (CRA)

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and wellness benefits

Company car or travel allowance

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a Senior Clinical Research Associate to oversee and manage clinical trials in the Klerksdorp area. You will monitor sites, ensure data integrity, and support investigators to uphold protocol and regulatory standards.

The role requires a life sciences degree, at least 5 years as a CRA, solid ICH-GCP knowledge, and ability to travel frequently within the region and nationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a life science, nursing, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Clinical Research Associate, with a strong understanding of ICH-GCP.
• Proven experience monitoring multiple clinical trials across various therapeutic areas.
• Excellent understanding of clinical trial processes, regulatory requirements, and data management.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel frequently within the Klerksdorp region and occasionally nationally.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site selection, initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits for clinical trial sites in accordance with study protocols and SOPs.
• Ensure adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, regulatory requirements, and study-specific procedures.
• Verify the accuracy, completeness, and validity of clinical trial data through source data verification.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with investigators, site staff, and study sponsors.
• Identify and resolve issues and risks at clinical trial sites to ensure timely and successful trial progression.
• Prepare detailed monitoring visit reports and contribute to the overall management of clinical trial timelines and budgets.

Skills

ICH-GCP

Data management

Communication

Travel

Site monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in life science / nursing / related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Clinical Research Associate (CRA) to oversee and manage clinical trials within the Klerksdorp area. This role is critical in ensuring that clinical studies are conducted ethically, safely, and in compliance with protocols and regulatory standards. You will be responsible for monitoring trial sites, ensuring data integrity, and supporting investigators throughout the trial process. Join a dedicated clinical operations team focused on advancing pharmaceutical research and development in the North West province.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct site selection, initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits for clinical trial sites in accordance with study protocols and SOPs.
• Ensure adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, regulatory requirements, and study-specific procedures.
• Verify the accuracy, completeness, and validity of clinical trial data through source data verification.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with investigators, site staff, and study sponsors.
• Identify and resolve issues and risks at clinical trial sites to ensure timely and successful trial progression.
• Prepare detailed monitoring visit reports and contribute to the overall management of clinical trial timelines and budgets.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a life science, nursing, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Clinical Research Associate, with a strong understanding of ICH-GCP.
• Proven experience in monitoring multiple clinical trials across various therapeutic areas.
• Excellent understanding of clinical trial processes, regulatory requirements, and data management.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel frequently within the Klerksdorp region and occasionally nationally.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Company car or travel allowance for site visits.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
• A supportive team environment committed to advancing medical research.