14 Clinical Lead jobs in South Africa

Make a difference with St John Ambulance and become a lifesaver in your community. Gain new skills, support others, and be the hero your community needs!

Are you committed to delivering high-quality care? Do you have experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team?

Position Overview

As a County Lead of East London, you will be part of the establishment of a County St John Council to oversee and guide volunteer Community Networks. This aims to create a structured and supportive framework that empowers volunteers to operate more effectively and efficiently. By providing strategic leadership, coordination, and oversight, the council ensures that volunteer efforts align with community needs and priorities while avoiding duplication of services.

St John has embarked on a journey to achieve the goal of ensuring that every community and young person across the country is first aid confident.

Key Responsibilities

1. Provide strategic leadership and oversight to volunteer Community Networks.
2. Ensure alignment of volunteer efforts with community needs and priorities.
3. Interact with relevant Communities of Practice to share learning, advice, and best practices.
4. Inspire and support volunteers in your county.

Qualifications

We are looking for a leader with a passion for local volunteering and helping communities.

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Make a difference with St John Ambulance and become a lifesaver in your community. Gain new skills, support others, and be the hero your community needs! Are you committed to delivering high-quality care? Do you have experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team? Position Overview As a County Lead of East London, you will be part of the establishment of a County St John Council to oversee and guide volunteer Community Networks. This aims to create a structured and supportive framework that empowers volunteers to operate more effectively and efficiently. By providing strategic leadership, coordination, and oversight, the council ensures that volunteer efforts align with community needs and priorities while avoiding duplication of services. St John has embarked on a journey to achieve the goal of ensuring that every community and young person across the country is first aid confident. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic leadership and oversight to volunteer Community Networks. Ensure alignment of volunteer efforts with community needs and priorities. Interact with relevant Communities of Practice to share learning, advice, and best practices. Inspire and support volunteers in your county. Qualifications We are looking for a leader with a passion for local volunteering and helping communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr

IQVIA Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

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IQVIA Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

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As a DCT Study Lead (remote position), you will be at the forefront of transforming clinical research through decentralized and hybrid trial models. You will lead the strategic planning and operational execution of DCT components across global studies, ensuring seamless integration of digital health technologies, remote services, and patient-centric solutions. This role requires strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and a deep understanding of clinical trial delivery in a virtual or hybrid setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Leadership & Strategy
• Lead the end-to-end delivery of decentralized and hybrid clinical trials, ensuring alignment with contractual obligations, timelines, and quality standards.
• Orchestrate the project DCT team to drive execution, accountability and continuous alignment across functions.
• Serve as the primary DCT contact for clients, internal teams, and vendors, providing strategic oversight and operational direction.
• Collaborate with traditional study teams to integrate DCT elements into broader trial frameworks.
  
  

• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with internal stakeholders including technology integrations, mobile nursing, regulatory, site support, and data management to ensure cohesive delivery.
• Drive the development of integrated study management plans and ensure milestone achievement.
  
  

• Risk & Quality Management
• Proactively identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Monitor quality metrics and ensure compliance with GCP, SOPs, and regulatory requirements.
• Apply lessons learned
  
  

• Financial Oversight
• Manage project budgets, resource allocation, and financial forecasting.
• Identify scope changes and lead the change control process, including client negotiations.
  
  

• Client Engagement & Communication
• Lead client meetings, bid defenses, and DCT-specific presentations.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, offering insights on DCT strategy, innovation, and best practices.
  
  

• Team Leadership & Development
• Contribute to internal training and knowledge-sharing initiatives on DCT methodologies.
  

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in clinical research,
• Proven track record in in project management, client engagement, and cross-functional leadership.
• Nice to have: Interest of DCT technologies (e.g., eConsent, telehealth, wearables, remote monitoring).
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity rapid adjusting strategies and workflow.
• Proficiency in MS Office and clinical trial systems (CTMS, eTMF, etc.).
• Experience with DCT platform implementation or digital health tools.
• Financial acumen and experience managing project budgets.
• Ability to work across geographies and cultures.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Highly goal-oriented upon client needs and agreements
• Passion for innovation and continuous improvement in clinical trial delivery.
  
  

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at

Seniority level

• Seniority level Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type Full-time

Job function

• Job function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industries Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation. From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and government and public health organisations. With our patients at the centre of all that we do, we help to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life.

Join our Biometrics team and take the lead in delivering high-quality clinical data for pivotal trials across multiple phases and therapeutic areas. You’ll be a strategic partner, managing complex data management programs and guiding cross-functional teams to success. This is your opportunity to influence global submissions and ensure excellence in clinical data operations.

What you will be doing:

• Lead end-to-end Data Management activities for global/regional clinical trials (Phase I–IV), ensuring time, cost, and quality targets are met.

• Serve as the primary Data Management representative within Global Trial Teams, providing strategic and operational leadership.

• Oversee CROs and vendors, ensuring compliance with scope, timelines, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Develop and execute data collection strategies in alignment with company standards (CDISC SDTM, ICH-GCP).

• Ensure database quality, submission readiness, and timely delivery of data packages to regulatory authorities.

• Lead the development and review of Data Management Plans, SOPs, and operational documents.

• Manage trial budgets for Data Management deliverables, including forecasting and cost control.

• Drive continuous process improvement and mentor team members across projects.

You Possess:

• Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Mathematics, Computer Sciences, or equivalent industry experience.

• Minimum 10 years’ proven experience in Clinical Data Management within pharma/biotech, including substantial project management leadership.

• Expert knowledge of ICH-GCP, major health authority regulations (FDA, EMA, PMDA, etc.), and CDISC standards.

• Proficiency with industry EDC systems (e.g., Medidata Rave, InForm) and related platforms (ePRO, eHR).

• Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional, global teams in a matrix environment.

• Strong vendor management experience, including oversight of CROs for large-scale trials.

• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with a focus on quality and compliance.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.

• Preferred work experience in oncology and/or neurology

Benefits of Working in ICON:

Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our people. That’s why we are committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture – one where we challenge you with engaging work and where every experience adds to your professional development.

At ICON, our focus is to provide you with a comprehensive and competitive total reward package that comprises, not only an excellent level of base pay, but also a wide range of variable pay and recognition programs. In addition, our best in class employee benefits, supportive policies and wellbeing initiatives are tailored to support you and your family at all stages of your career - both now, and into the future.

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, color, 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.

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As a Senior Clinical Data Science Lead you will be joining the world’s largest & most comprehensive clinical research organisation, powered by healthcare intelligence.

Working within one of our newest partnerships you will be embedded in a global company that has relentlessly followed the science to find solutions for patients with critical unmet medical needs . On this top pharma partner, you'll be able to extend and deepen on the knowledge and understanding of cellular oncogenic pathways and immune system function, to advance on research across Oncology and Inflammation & Autoimmunity.

What you will be doing:

• Lead end to end data review activities performed on a clinical trial. Accountable for achieving clinical data science deliverables on-time, with high- quality and to agreed financial metrics.
• Serve as primary point of contact for internal and external team members regarding clinical data review activities and leads these data review activities to ensure delivery of data fit for analysis.
• Provides input into clinical system development activities and clinical risk management activities.

You are:

• Degree qualified in a relevant Scientific or Healthcare discipline.
• Good knowledge of clinical data science activities (Data review, risk management & analytics, clinical systems).
• Strong experienced in clinical data management. Ideally having been the lead DM for at least 5 studies in start up and 5 database locks.
• DM experience in the CRO industry is preferred.
• Engaging, supportive and you lead by example.
• Experience with Rave and Veeva EDC preferred, Inform desirable.

What ICON can offer you:

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.

Visit our careers website to read more about the benefits of working at ICON:

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, 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 through the form below.



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.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as primary point of contact for customer on data management deliverables
• Manage multiple large studies or program of studies (possibly global)
• Provide leadership and senior support to DTLs on multiple large global programs of global studies
• Provide project management expertise working with customer data managers, key decision makers, and internal team members to manage continuous process improvements, issue escalation, workload projections, and provide technical expertise
• Lead direct negotiations with customer, e.g., timelines, financial, process, resources
• Meet with Data Operations team members on a regular basis to ensure milestones meet timelines and quality deliverables
• Independently manage DM service delivery with comprehensive DM process and technical expertise in executing projects
• Serve as the escalation point for unresolved data issues
• Ensure appropriate resources are assigned to meet project deliverables
• Create and/or review and sign-off on all data management plan (DMP) documents
• Manage service performance and provide leadership to identify root causes of issues and implement remedial actions
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME)
• Provide leadership and expertise in a specific CDM task or technology
• Independently manage SOW/budget
• Independently bring process improvements and solutions to the CDM team/CDM department
• Lead a focus team or global or local best practice team
• Provide review and expert opinion in developing, revising, and maintaining core operating procedures and work instructions

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Previous experience and proven competence in managing delivery of multiple global trials through full DM life-cycle (i.e. large trials of at least 1000 patients)
• Demonstrated expert data management skills and advanced knowledge of the data management process (e.g., therapeutic area, extensive knowledge in DM processes, SAE reconciliation, external data vendor reconciliation)
• Previous experience and proven competence in handling complex customer negotiations and bid defense meetings independently
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology, Pharmacology, Anatomy, and/or Physiology
• Knowledge of operating procedures and work instructions and the ability to apply them in practice
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices and relevant regulatory guidelines
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, customer service, and teamwork skills
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent project management skills
• Ability to work independently
• Comprehensive understanding of clinical drug development process
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers and customers

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree, or educational equivalent, in health, clinical, biological or mathematical sciences, or related field
• Around 7 years direct Data Management experience, including 5 or more years as a CDM project lead; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide . Learn more at

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**RESPONSIBILITIES**
+ Serve as primary point of contact for customer on data management deliverables
+ Manage multiple large studies or program of studies (possibly global)
+ Provide leadership and senior support to DTLs on multiple large global programs of global studies
+ Provide project management expertise working with customer data managers, key decision makers, and internal team members to manage continuous process improvements, issue escalation, workload projections, and provide technical expertise
+ Lead direct negotiations with customer, e.g., timelines, financial, process, resources
+ Meet with Data Operations team members on a regular basis to ensure milestones meet timelines and quality deliverables
+ Independently manage DM service delivery with comprehensive DM process and technical expertise in executing projects
+ Serve as the escalation point for unresolved data issues
+ Ensure appropriate resources are assigned to meet project deliverables
+ Create and/or review and sign-off on all data management plan (DMP) documents
+ Manage service performance and provide leadership to identify root causes of issues and implement remedial actions
+ Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME)
+ Provide leadership and expertise in a specific CDM task or technology
+ Independently manage SOW/budget
+ Independently bring process improvements and solutions to the CDM team/CDM department
+ Lead a focus team or global or local best practice team
+ Provide review and expert opinion in developing, revising, and maintaining core operating procedures and work instructions
**REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES**
+ Previous experience and proven competence in managing delivery of multiple global trials through full DM life-cycle (i.e. large trials of at least 1000 patients)
+ Demonstrated expert data management skills and advanced knowledge of the data management process (e.g., therapeutic area, extensive knowledge in DM processes, SAE reconciliation, external data vendor reconciliation)
+ Previous experience and proven competence in handling complex customer negotiations and bid defense meetings independently
+ Knowledge of Medical Terminology, Pharmacology, Anatomy, and/or Physiology
+ Knowledge of operating procedures and work instructions and the ability to apply them in practice
+ Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices and relevant regulatory guidelines
+ Excellent communication, interpersonal, customer service, and teamwork skills
+ Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
+ Excellent project management skills
+ Ability to work independently
+ Comprehensive understanding of clinical drug development process
+ Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers and customers
**MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**
+ Bachelor's Degree, or educational equivalent, in health, clinical, biological or mathematical sciences, or related field
+ Around 7 years direct Data Management experience, including 5 or more years as a CDM project lead; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create connections that accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments. Everything we do is part of a journey to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide.
To get there, we seek out diverse talent with curious minds and a relentless commitment to innovation and impact. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of helping customers improve the lives of patients everywhere. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.
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**RESPONSIBILITIES**
+ Serve as primary point of contact for customer on data management deliverables
+ Manage multiple large studies or program of studies (possibly global)
+ Provide leadership and senior support to DTLs on multiple large global programs of global studies
+ Provide project management expertise working with customer data managers, key decision makers, and internal team members to manage continuous process improvements, issue escalation, workload projections, and provide technical expertise
+ Lead direct negotiations with customer, e.g., timelines, financial, process, resources
+ Meet with Data Operations team members on a regular basis to ensure milestones meet timelines and quality deliverables
+ Independently manage DM service delivery with comprehensive DM process and technical expertise in executing projects
+ Serve as the escalation point for unresolved data issues
+ Ensure appropriate resources are assigned to meet project deliverables
+ Create and/or review and sign-off on all data management plan (DMP) documents
+ Manage service performance and provide leadership to identify root causes of issues and implement remedial actions
+ Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME)
+ Provide leadership and expertise in a specific CDM task or technology
+ Independently manage SOW/budget
+ Independently bring process improvements and solutions to the CDM team/CDM department
+ Lead a focus team or global or local best practice team
+ Provide review and expert opinion in developing, revising, and maintaining core operating procedures and work instructions
**REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES**
+ Previous experience and proven competence in managing delivery of multiple global trials through full DM life-cycle (i.e. large trials of at least 1000 patients)
+ Demonstrated expert data management skills and advanced knowledge of the data management process (e.g., therapeutic area, extensive knowledge in DM processes, SAE reconciliation, external data vendor reconciliation)
+ Previous experience and proven competence in handling complex customer negotiations and bid defense meetings independently
+ Knowledge of Medical Terminology, Pharmacology, Anatomy, and/or Physiology
+ Knowledge of operating procedures and work instructions and the ability to apply them in practice
+ Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices and relevant regulatory guidelines
+ Excellent communication, interpersonal, customer service, and teamwork skills
+ Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
+ Excellent project management skills
+ Ability to work independently
+ Comprehensive understanding of clinical drug development process
+ Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers and customers
**MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**
+ Bachelor's Degree, or educational equivalent, in health, clinical, biological or mathematical sciences, or related field
+ Around 7 years direct Data Management experience, including 5 or more years as a CDM project lead; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create connections that accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments. Everything we do is part of a journey to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide.
To get there, we seek out diverse talent with curious minds and a relentless commitment to innovation and impact. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of helping customers improve the lives of patients everywhere. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.
EEO Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
+ Serve as primary point of contact for customer on data management deliverables
+ Manage multiple large studies or program of studies (possibly global)
+ Provide leadership and senior support to DTLs on multiple large global programs of global studies
+ Provide project management expertise working with customer data managers, key decision makers, and internal team members to manage continuous process improvements, issue escalation, workload projections, and provide technical expertise
+ Lead direct negotiations with customer, e.g., timelines, financial, process, resources
+ Meet with Data Operations team members on a regular basis to ensure milestones meet timelines and quality deliverables
+ Independently manage DM service delivery with comprehensive DM process and technical expertise in executing projects
+ Serve as the escalation point for unresolved data issues
+ Ensure appropriate resources are assigned to meet project deliverables
+ Create and/or review and sign-off on all data management plan (DMP) documents
+ Manage service performance and provide leadership to identify root causes of issues and implement remedial actions
+ Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME)
+ Provide leadership and expertise in a specific CDM task or technology
+ Independently manage SOW/budget
+ Independently bring process improvements and solutions to the CDM team/CDM department
+ Lead a focus team or global or local best practice team
+ Provide review and expert opinion in developing, revising, and maintaining core operating procedures and work instructions
**REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES**
+ Previous experience and proven competence in managing delivery of multiple global trials through full DM life-cycle (i.e. large trials of at least 1000 patients)
+ Demonstrated expert data management skills and advanced knowledge of the data management process (e.g., therapeutic area, extensive knowledge in DM processes, SAE reconciliation, external data vendor reconciliation)
+ Previous experience and proven competence in handling complex customer negotiations and bid defense meetings independently
+ Knowledge of Medical Terminology, Pharmacology, Anatomy, and/or Physiology
+ Knowledge of operating procedures and work instructions and the ability to apply them in practice
+ Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices and relevant regulatory guidelines
+ Excellent communication, interpersonal, customer service, and teamwork skills
+ Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
+ Excellent project management skills
+ Ability to work independently
+ Comprehensive understanding of clinical drug development process
+ Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers and customers
**MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**
+ Bachelor's Degree, or educational equivalent, in health, clinical, biological or mathematical sciences, or related field
+ Around 7 years direct Data Management experience, including 5 or more years as a CDM project lead; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create connections that accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments. Everything we do is part of a journey to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide.
To get there, we seek out diverse talent with curious minds and a relentless commitment to innovation and impact. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of helping customers improve the lives of patients everywhere. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.
EEO Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled