CDC Project Manager

Your new role

As a CDC Project Manager, you will be responsible for the end-to-end planning, coordination, and execution of assigned clinical trials within the Clinical Development Centre. You will lead cross-functional project teams, ensure delivery against timelines and budget, and uphold the highest standards of quality, compliance, and scientific rigor in accordance with ICH‑GCP, regulatory requirements, and Novo Nordisk Standard Operating Procedures.

• Lead end-to-end clinical trial delivery by planning, coordinating, and managing assigned clinical trials in line with protocols, regulatory requirements, GCP, and Novo Nordisk SOPs.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration and communication by acting as the primary interface between HQ, CDC, regional teams, investigators, and external stakeholders.
• Ensure operational excellence and compliance by overseeing trial execution quality, applying risk-based monitoring principles, and ensuring effective use of clinical systems.
• Proactively identify, manage, and mitigate project risks by setting project-specific strategies, monitoring progress against milestones, and implementing mitigation plans.
• Represent the CDC in key study forums and regulatory activities, including study meetings and investigator engagements, and ensuring timely support for local regulatory submissions.

You will join CDC South Africa, a vibrant and high-performing organisation dedicated to advancing clinical research and delivering world‑class clinical trial execution. Based in Johannesburg, the team works in close collaboration with global and regional partners and is committed to continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or a related discipline.
• GCP certification.
• 4+ years of experience managing clinical trials, preferably multi‑centre Phase II–III trials.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in Project Management is preferred.
• Previous CRA experience in a commercial clinical research environment (advantageous).
• Strong knowledge of clinical trial methodology, risk‑based monitoring, and GCP.
• Hands‑on experience with electronic clinical trial systems (CTMS, EDC, IWRS, eTMF).

Being part of a global healthcare company means opportunities to learn and develop are all around us, while our benefits are designed with your career and life stage in mind.

You are welcome to contact for more details – John Lee on

30 January