Senior Clinical Research Associate — Pharma Trials Lead

Placements24; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Clinical Research Associate for a leading pharmaceutical client. The role is based in Klerksdorp, North West, and focuses on start-up, conduct, and close-out of studies, ensuring adherence to GCP, ICH guidelines, and regulatory standards.

The SCRA will train site staff, manage relationships with investigators, and collaborate with data management, biostatistics, and medical affairs to drive study success and data integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a life science, nursing, or related field required.
• Master's degree or equivalent experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all aspects of clinical trial conduct at assigned sites in line with GCP and protocol.
• Serve as liaison between sponsor and investigative sites.
• Monitor study progress, recruitment, and data collection; resolve queries.
• Conduct site initiation, interim monitoring, and close-out visits with documented findings.
• Ensure timely submission of regulatory documents and essential study materials.
• Maintain study documents and ensure up-to-date records.

Skills

GCP knowledge

ICH guidelines

Regulatory compliance

Clinical trial monitoring

Site management

Training staff

Data integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in life science, nursing, or related field

Master's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Clinical Research Associate for a leading pharmaceutical client. The role is based in Klerksdorp, North West, and focuses on start-up, conduct, and close-out of studies, ensuring adherence to GCP, ICH guidelines, and regulatory standards.

The SCRA will train site staff, manage relationships with investigators, and collaborate with data management, biostatistics, and medical affairs to drive study success and data integrity.