Clinical Start Up Trial Specialist

5 days ago


Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa MNA Recruitment (Pty) Ltd Full time

MNA Recruitment (Pty) Ltd is seeking a highly skilled Clinical Start Up Trial Specialist to join our team in Southern Africa. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving and executing start-up and maintenance-related activities for assigned studies and sites in their designated region.

The estimated annual salary for this role is R600,000 - R800,000, depending on experience. This figure is based on industry standards and the cost of living in the area.

Job Description:

This is a critical role that requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a healthcare or scientific field, with a minimum of 3 years of clinical research experience and preferably 1+ year of study start-up management experience for the designated region.

  • Study Site Activation: Ensure the successful execution of start-up and maintenance activities for assigned sites and studies, prioritizing timely and quality delivery.
  • Country/Site Intelligence: Establish country/site activation plans, including risk assessments and mitigation strategies, in collaboration with local stakeholders.
  • Communication and Stakeholder Management: Proactively identify and communicate issues impacting delivery, providing proposed solutions and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

The Clinical Start Up Trial Specialist will work closely with contract managers, CRAs, and Area CSM Leads to ensure timely site activation and maintain high-quality performance metrics. This role also involves reviewing site and/or IRB/EC comments on ICFs, triggering clinical supply shipments, and completing IP release activities.

Required Skills and Qualifications:
  • Degree in healthcare or scientific field
  • Minimum 3 years of clinical research experience
  • Preferably 1+ year of study start-up management experience for the designated region
  • Experience in VEEVA VAULT or similar Clinical Trial Management System
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from qualified candidates who meet the specified requirements. Please submit your application via our portal or www.mnarecruitment.com.



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