Senior Clinical Trials Leader – Hybrid

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; Hybrid; ZAR 950,000 - 1,150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Health, dental & vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Professional development

Retirement plan with company match

State-of-the-art facilities

Employee assistance program

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Clinical Research Associate for a hybrid role in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. The successful candidate will oversee all aspects of clinical trials, ensure GCP compliance, and collaborate with data management, biostatistics, and regulatory affairs teams.

The role requires 5+ years as a CRA, strong regulatory knowledge, and excellent communication. This position offers a mix of office-based and remote work and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Clinical Research Associate in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Deep knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines, FDA regulations, and other regulatory frameworks.
• Proven monitor experience: site initiation, routine monitoring, and close-out visits.
• Strong communication and collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in CTMS and EDC systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all aspects of assigned clinical trials in line with protocols and regulatory standards.
• Conduct site initiation visits, monitoring visits, and close-out visits to ensure data integrity and patient safety.
• Mentor junior staff and collaborate with investigators and internal project teams.
• Prepare study progress reports and manage trial documentation, ISFs, and essential documents.
• Support development and review of trial protocols, informed consent forms, and study documents.

Skills

CRA experience

ICH-GCP knowledge

FDA regulations knowledge

CTMS proficiency

EDC proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

CTMS

EDC

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Clinical Research Associate for a hybrid role in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. The successful candidate will oversee all aspects of clinical trials, ensure GCP compliance, and collaborate with data management, biostatistics, and regulatory affairs teams.

The role requires 5+ years as a CRA, strong regulatory knowledge, and excellent communication. This position offers a mix of office-based and remote work and opportunities for professional development.