Clinical Project Manager at Desmond Tutu Health Foundation

Requirements

• MSc in biomedical science or medical degree
• 2-3 years’ experience as a clinical project manager running clinical trials
• Previous experience with site initiation, monitoring plans, safety reporting
• Experience with submissions to South African regulators and ethics committees
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice guidelines and clinical trial site processes
• Demonstrated leadership and people-management experience
• Strong planning, organization and reporting skills
• Budget/grant management skills
• Excellent scientific writing and communication skills (English written and verbal)
• High personal integrity, resilience, and attention to detail

Advantageous:

• Phase 1 infectious disease trial experience
• Multi-site trial experience
• Experience submitting to the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority
• Strong research focus and a publication record
• Experience with vaccine manufacturing processes
• Experience in scientific and grant writing
• PhD in a related speciality
• Competence in data management, biostatistics and data interpretation
• Familiarity with funding agency and sponsor reporting requirements

Responsibilities:

• Co-ordinate and oversee the implementation of an ambitious multi-site HIV vaccine programme
• Monitoring, evaluation and reporting on study progress
• Manage key project staff members ensuring deliverables are met
• Engage in the HIV Vaccine research agenda
• Assist the study principal investigators with preparing reports for funders and regulators
• Maintain relationships with all key stakeholders responsible for project delivery

Close: 06th March 2026