Clinical Research Associate (CRA) at PRA Health Sciences

Job description

• Due to our ongoing expansion we are now seeking experienced Clinical Research Associate (CRA) to join our team Johannesburg, South Africa. This is a full time role with home office flexibility.
• Clinical Research Associate is ultimately responsible for the successful management of investigator sites throughout the site lifecycle, whilst working in accordance with ICH-GCP guidelines, the study protocol, applicable local and international regulatory requirements and internal Standard Operating Procedures.
• With full ownership of investigator sites for your assigned studies, your involvement begins at site feasibility stage, with responsibility for the successful management of the site right through to close-out. This will also include preparation of the submission packages to the Regulatory Authorities and local Ethical Committees. In addition to planning and conducting various site visits (feasibility, site selection, interim and close-out) in accordance with the clinical monitoring plan, you will foster effective relationships with investigator site staff to ensure that key clinical metrics are met. This will involve establishing innovative ways of increasing site and patient recruitment.
• When issues do occur, the Clinical Research Associate proactively and promptly implements corrective action plans, and, when applicable, escalates issues to more senior members of the study team. You may also design and deliver training to site staff, when appropriate.
• Typical duties will likely include preparing for and attending investigator meetings, coordinating the timely shipment and the subsequent proper storage and accountability of clinical supplies and following-up of drug safety issues that have occurred at your site. You will ensure the integrity of clinical data through your ability to sufficiently maintain site tracking records and work diligently to relevant guidelines.
• The successful candidate for this role will be able to demonstrate prior experience of working in investigator site management, including conducting monitoring visits, from either a pharmaceutical company or a CRO environment.
• Prior working knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and local and international regulatory requirements is essential. Fluency in English language is an absolute requirement, as well as an ability to communicate effectively with others and manage your time effectively.
• PRA is an EEO/AA employer and is committed to providing opportunities to minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities.