Senior Clinical Research Associate - Hybrid (Remote Data)

Placements24; KwaZulu-Natal; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Retirement savings plan

Generous paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking a Senior Clinical Research Associate to oversee site monitoring, ensure GCP compliance, and support trial execution within a hybrid work setup.

The candidate will collaborate with investigators, manage regulatory documents, train staff, and contribute to data quality while traveling to sites as required; a life sciences degree and 5 years CRA experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field.
• Master's degree or higher is advantageous.
• Minimum of 5 years as a Clinical Research Associate in pharma/biotech.
• Knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and local regulatory requirements.
• Experience monitoring trials across multiple therapeutic areas.
• Proficient with CTMS and EDC systems.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel to clinical sites within the region in a hybrid work setup.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and monitor multiple trial sites ensuring compliance with study protocols and GCP.
• Conduct site initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits to assess progress and data integrity.
• Collaborate with investigators and staff to resolve trial issues and ensure timely data collection.
• Prepare and present monitoring reports highlighting findings and actions.
• Maintain regulatory documents and site files accurately and up-to-date.
• Assist in development of study protocols and CRFs.
• Train and mentor junior CRAs and support continuous learning.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to optimize trial conduct.
• Ensure ethical treatment and safety of trial participants throughout the lifecycle.
• Coordinate communication between sites and operations teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences/healthcare

Master's degree (advantage)

Tools

CTMS

EDC systems

Job description

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking a Senior Clinical Research Associate to oversee site monitoring, ensure GCP compliance, and support trial execution within a hybrid work setup.

The candidate will collaborate with investigators, manage regulatory documents, train staff, and contribute to data quality while traveling to sites as required; a life sciences degree and 5 years CRA experience are expected.