Senior CRA - Senior Clinical Research Associates at PPD

PPD are looking for experienced Senior Clinical Research Associates who are interested to join our team working home based in South Africa but covering sites across the African continent. Our sustained year on year growth means that we are looking for exceptional clinical talent to join our team.
PPD is one of the world’s largest CRO's. As the trusted partner of some of the most innovative big pharma and biotech companies; our CRA's have the opportunity to work on challenging projects across a wide range of therapy areas. Our vision is to be the global leader in our industry; based on consistent quality and execution, exceptional customer-aligned service and constant innovation.

• You should thrive in multi-national project teams and be focused on delivering exemplary levels of customer service on multiple, challenging projects. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and are looking to work in a collegiate environment where you want to take true ownership for your work.
• In return we will offer you a positive and supportive working environment within one of the most engaged teams in the industry; who are truly recognised as the cornerstone of our success. We will provide you with meaningful and challenging work and the opportunity to acquire valuable personal and professional skills; through our best in class training and development.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 12 months on site monitoring experience
• University degree in a science related field or are a certified health professional
• In depth knowledge of ICH-GCP, South African and FDA requirements
• Experience of clinical trials in Africa
• Willingness and ability to travel across the African continent (high frequency travel)
• Excellent English skills
• Previous experience in the CRO industry would be advantageous

Preference will be given to employees from the designated groups in line with the provisions of the Employment Act No.55 or 1998 (and any amendments thereto), PPD’s recruitment policy and the Employment Equity Plan.

Organization

• Clinical Research Associates

Primary Location

• ZA-ZA-Johannesburg-Johannesburg ZA Woodlands Dr