Clinical Research Associate at Novo Nordisk

Job description

Are you interested in improving the lives of millions of people, working in a company that works with innovation and is a leader in diabetes? Join us and become a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) for Novo Nordisk South Africa

About The Department

Novo Nordisk is looking for an experienced Clinical Research Associate to join a dynamic team of researchers who are committed to delivering clinical results of an exceptionally high standard, thereby contributing to the development of innovative medicines.

As a Clinical Research Associate, you will be the primary point of contact between site staff and Novo Nordisk and act as an ambassador for the company. The Clinical Research Associate thereby delivers results that have a direct impact on the successful completion of the Clinical programme.

The base location of this Clinical Research Associate will be the Gauteng Region of the country however the incumbent will be required to travel nationally as well as internationally and will report directly to the Clinical Project Manager in South Africa.

The position

As a Clinical Research Associate you will be responsible for taking leadership of site management in the selection and initiation of sites as well as conduction and closing activities of the appointed studies in compliance with local regulations, ICH - GCP, Novo Nordisk Procedures and protocol requirements to ensure data quality and study subject protection.

Key responsibilities include management of Clinical Trial Projects, compliance with all trial specific management tools, monitoring the cost of assigned clinical trials and co-ordinating end of trial activities including query resolution, site closure and collection of documentation required for clinical trial reports. You will further be responsible for driving continuous improvement in projects.

You will demonstrate good communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders (investigators and site coordinators) for the successful implementation of your main deliverables

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have as a minimum a completed university degree in Science or a B.Pharm degree. You must have as a minimum 2 years previous work experience in Clinical Research. Computer skills (Excel, Word, Power Point);

Important skills to work in this position are: Strong analytical skills and the ability to influence and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders; Demonstrate Cross functional Collaboration and Team Work; Good Decision making and problem solving ability; demonstrate agility in ways of working, be self-motivated, be patient centric and have a quality mindset as well as being results oriented; Great communication (verbal and written), Good planning and organizational skills, project management skills and proven excellence in conduct of clinical trial activities from monitoring to management of multinational trials.

The applicant should reside in South Africa.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Headquartered in Denmark, Novo Nordisk is a global healthcare company with 92 years of innovation and leadership in diabetes care and has leading positions within haemophilia care, growth hormone and hormone replacement therapies. Novo Nordisk markets its products in over 180 countries and has been operating in South Africa since 1959. Novo Nordisk has a broad portfolio of treatments, a strong pipe-line and a determination to go beyond medicine and strongly advocates for better healthcare and health initiatives to positively impact the lives of people living with chronic conditions. Through Changing Diabetes® and Changing Possibilities in Haemophilia®, our program. Novo Nordisk (Pty) Ltd established as a regional office in South Africa, currently employs 145 people. All employees share a passion for changing patients’ lives and a determination to help people achieve a better and healthier lifestyle.

If you want to share this passion and build a bright future in a fast growing market this could be the job for you! You will be able to build your career in one of the Top Employers in South Africa 2017 according to Top Employer Institute Survey conducted in 2016.

Deadline

Apply before 24 May 2017

Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups as prescribed by Section 15 of the Employment Equity Act, No. 55 of 1998