Clinical Research Associate

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, South Africa Thermo Fisher Scientific Full time

Our team of colleagues in clinical research services are at the forefront of getting cures to market. We bring a high caliber of scientific and clinical expertise to the development of drugs that address the world’s most challenging health concerns. Our Clinical Research team, who powers our PPD® clinical research portfolio, are part of our leading global contract research organization (CRO).

Company: PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific
Job Title: Clinical Trial Associate (CRA)
Countries: South Africa
Location: Based on Preference (Remote / Hybrid / On-Site)
Status: Full-time / Permanent

We are vital links between an idea for a new medicine and the people who need it. We are the people of PPD — thousands of employees in locations worldwide connected by tenacity and passion for our purpose: to improve health. You will be joining a truly collaborative and winning culture as we strive to bend the time and cost curve of delivering life-saving therapies to patients.

We currently have an opportunity for a CRA to join our Clinical Monitoring department in South Africa. This opportunity can be based from our office in Johannesburg or home based in any other location in South Africa.

Our global Clinical Monitoring department consists of colleagues with institutional knowledge, in-depth therapeutic experience. Together, we help clients define and develop clinical programs, minimise delays and execute high-quality, cost-efficient clinical studies.
- You would be working in multi-national projects working closely with our sponsors and be focused on delivering exemplary levels of customer service on multiple, challenging projects.
- Performing and coordinating all aspects of the clinical monitoring process independently, monitoring visits and your will be managing your own studies.
- You will be given training programs that will assist your technical and professional skills and knowledge. This would happen in case you have not worked in certain therapeutic areas before and you would like to expand your knowledge then there is certainly this option as well.
- University degree in a life-sciences field
- Experienced CRA preferably with oncology and/or Infectious diseases including TB.
- Minimum 1+ year of Independent, on-site monitoring experience in a Pharmaceutical or Clinical Research Organisation
- Demonstrated understanding of ICH-GCP, EU and FDA requirements
- Demonstrated understanding of medical/therapeutic area knowledge and medical terminology
- Exceptional communication, collaboration, organisational and time management skills
- Fluency in English language is essential

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

At PPD we hire the best, develop ourselves and each other, and recognize the power of being one team. We understand that you will want to grow both professionally and personally throughout your career, and therefore at PPD you will benefit from an award-winning learning and development programs, ensuring you reach your potential.

As well as being rewarded a competitive salary, we have an extensive benefits package based around the health and well-being of our employees. We have a flexible working culture, where PPD truly value a work-life balance. We’ve grown sustainably year on year but continue to offer a collaborative environment, with teams of colleagues eager to share expertise and have fun together. We are a global organisation but with a local feel.

Our 4i Values:
Integrity - Innovation - Intensity - Involvement



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