Senior Clinical Trial Lead, Genomics & Bioinformatics

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave entitlements

Health insurance options

Retirement planning

Global Employee Assistance Programme (

Life assurance

Flexible country-specific benefits

Job summary

ICON Strategic Solutions in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Clinical Trial Manager to lead day-to-day trial management within a sponsor-dedicated model, supported by ICON's global expertise.

You will manage trials across clinical programmes, ensuring timelines, budget, and quality; collaborate with cross-functional teams; build relationships with investigators; ensure regulatory and ethical compliance; travel ~25% as required to support global studies.

Qualifications

• University degree in medicine or science or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven ability to drive the clinical deliverables of a study.
• Subject matter expert in the designated therapeutic area.
• Prior monitoring experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel approximately 25%.
• Based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage all aspects of clinical trials, ensuring timelines, budget, and quality standards are met.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish and implement trial protocols and procedures.
• Build and manage relationships with trial investigators and stakeholders.
• Ensure all trials comply with local, national, and international regulations and ethical guidelines.
• Problem-solve and make critical decisions regarding trial design, vendor selection, and risk management.

Skills

Clinical trial management

Regulatory compliance

Vendor management

Team development

Travel readiness

Education

University degree in medicine/science

Equivalent education & experience

Job description

ICON Strategic Solutions in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Clinical Trial Manager to lead day-to-day trial management within a sponsor-dedicated model, supported by ICON's global expertise.

You will manage trials across clinical programmes, ensuring timelines, budget, and quality; collaborate with cross-functional teams; build relationships with investigators; ensure regulatory and ethical compliance; travel ~25% as required to support global studies.