Sr. Clinical Research Associate - Midrand at MSD

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• Fluent in Local Languages and English (verbal and written) and excellent communication skills, including the ability to understand and present technical information effectively.
• Excellent understanding and working knowledge of clinical research, phases of clinical trials, current GCP/ICH & country clinical research law & guidelines.Excellent understanding of Global, Country/Regional Clinical Research Guidelines and ability to work within these guidelines.  
• Demonstrated ability to mentor/lead.
• Hands on knowledge of Good Documentation Practices.  
• Proven Skills in Site Management including independent management of site performance and patient recruitment.
• Demonstrated high level of monitoring skill with independent professional judgment.
• Good IT skills (Use of MS office, use of various clinical IT applications on computer, tablet and mobile devices) and ability to adapt to new IT applications on various devices.
• Ability to understand and analyze data/metrics and act appropriately, also in a virtual environment.
• Experience with conducting site motivational visit designed to boost site enrollment.
• Capable of managing complex issues, works in a solution-oriented manner.
• Performs root cause analysis and implements preventative and corrective action.
• Capable of mentoring junior Clinical Research Associates on process/study requirements and is able to perform co-monitoring visits where appropriate. 

Experience Requirements:

Required:

• Min. 4 years of direct site management (monitoring) experience in a bio/pharma/CRO.   

Educational Requirements:

• B.A./B.Sc. with strong emphasis in science and/or biology.