Clinical Research Associate; CRA; Pharmaceutical Trials
Cape Town, 7561, South Africa
Listed on 2026-10-04
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Healthcare
Clinical Research
About the Role
Our client seeks a diligent and detail-oriented Clinical Research Associate (CRA) to oversee and manage clinical trials within the pharmaceutical sector in Cape Town . This role is crucial for ensuring the smooth and compliant execution of studies, directly contributing to the development of new life-saving medications. You will be responsible for site selection, monitoring, and close-out activities, ensuring adherence to protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and regulatory requirements.
This hybrid position offers the opportunity to combine remote work flexibility with essential on-site visits, making it ideal for a professional who values both autonomy and direct engagement in critical research oversight activities within a leading pharmaceutical company.
- Conduct site visits (initiation, monitoring, and close-out) to ensure compliance with protocols and regulations.
- Verify the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of clinical data and source documentation.
- Manage communication between investigators, study sites, and the internal study team.
- Ensure adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and all applicable regulatory guidelines.
- Identify and report any deviations, adverse events, or protocol violations promptly.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date study documentation and regulatory files.
- Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Clinical Research Associate or in a similar clinical trial monitoring role.
- Thorough understanding of clinical trial processes , ICH guidelines, and GCP.
- Experience with electronic data capture (EDC) systems and clinical trial management systems (CTMS).
- Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
- Ability to travel to study sites as required (estimated 40-60% travel).
- Competitive annual salary commensurate with experience.
- Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits package.
- Generous travel allowance and expense reimbursement.
- Professional development opportunities and continued education support.
- A flexible hybrid work model supporting work-life balance.
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