Senior Oncology Clinical Trial Lead

Placements24; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Relocation assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Clinical Trial Manager for its Port Elizabeth operations to oversee oncology trials, drive timelines, budgets, and cross-functional collaboration with regulatory, data management, and vendor teams.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in clinical trial management, extensive ICH-GCP knowledge, leadership skills, CTMS/EDC proficiency, and willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a life science, nursing, or related field; Master's degree or advanced clinical research certification preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in clinical trial management, with a significant focus on oncology trials.
• In-depth knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines, regulatory requirements, and clinical trial methodologies.
• Proven experience in managing multiple clinical trials from initiation to close-out.
• Strong leadership and project management skills with the ability to motivate cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in CTMS, EDC systems, and other relevant software.
• Experience working with CROs and managing vendor relationships.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage oncology trial protocols, study plans, and budgets.
• Oversee selection, training, and management of clinical sites and staff.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and SOPs throughout trial lifecycle.
• Monitor trial progress, mitigate risks, and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate with regulatory, data management, medical affairs, and CROs for seamless execution.
• Build relationships with investigators and site staff in oncology.
• Prepare study documents including CRFs and safety monitoring plans.
• Oversee data collection, query resolution, and database lock procedures.
• Manage trial timelines and resource allocation.
• Contribute to clinical strategies and portfolio planning.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

CTMS proficiency

EDC proficiency

Vendor management

Travel flexibility

Problem solving

Education

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

Master's degree or Advanced clinical research cert

Tools

CTMS

EDC systems

Regulatory knowledge tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Clinical Trial Manager for its Port Elizabeth operations to oversee oncology trials, drive timelines, budgets, and cross-functional collaboration with regulatory, data management, and vendor teams.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in clinical trial management, extensive ICH-GCP knowledge, leadership skills, CTMS/EDC proficiency, and willingness to travel domestically and internationally.