Clinical Research Associate

Job Title: Clinical Research Associate (CRA)
Location: Johannesburg South Africa

Company: ICON Strategic Solutions - FSP

As a Clinical Research Associate, your primary focus will be on the end-to-end management of clinical trials at assigned study sites. You will:

1. Collaborate closely with the local study team to meet study goals, timelines, and site commitments.
2. Serve as the primary point of contact for study sites, overseeing the preparation, initiation, monitoring, and closure of clinical trials.
3. Ensure compliance with international guidelines (ICH-GCP) and local regulations to guarantee the integrity and safety of the study.
4. Proactively identify and resolve study-related issues, escalating as necessary to ensure smooth site performance.
5. Conduct monitoring visits (both on-site and remote) and manage essential study documentation.
6. Assist in site training, patient recruitment, data management, and quality control to ensure the study runs efficiently.
7. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in CTMS and ensure study sites remain inspection-ready at all times.

We’re searching for a highly motivated individual with:

1. Experience: A minimum of 2-3 years of experience as a CRA or in a similar role, preferably across multiple therapeutic areas. CV and Respiratory are an advantage.
2. University degree in Health Science, or a related field.
3. Compliance Knowledge: Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and local regulatory requirements.
4. Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with investigators and site staff.
5. Problem-Solving: A proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
6. Adaptability: The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities with precision.

Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent. In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work-life balance opportunities for you and your family.

Our benefits examples include:

1. Various annual leave entitlements
2. Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximise savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead
3. Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being
4. Life assurance

Visit our careers website to read more about the benefits of working at ICON: https://careers.iconplc.com/benefits

ICON, including subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here.

Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless - there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.