3 Clinical Research Manager jobs in Gauteng

The candidate will report to the Vice President of Research. Incumbent will manage all aspects of ongoing research studies. Attention to detail, self-starter, well organized, as well as good communication skills are essential. The applicant must adhere to patient confidentiality. The individual will be responsible for the oversight of studies conducted out of the clinical trials unit, including contracts, overseeing the research coordinators, study progress reports, orders, and other tasks as needed.

• Monitor study metrics and site performance using standard study management tools.
• Oversee the individual study progress over the duration of each project.
• Act as the direct liaison between sponsors/investigators and the research coordinator or Vice President.
• Establish research data and workflow plans.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of SOPs, project-specific procedures, technical guidance documents, and patient acquisition plans.
• Direct the establishment of clinical and analytical study-related protocols and documents, as well as research/clinical data analysis.
• Manage the orders, sample deliveries, and supplies required for each study.
• Interface with investigational sites, clinical consultants, and labs.
• Manage research data sites and renewal terms related to each study and CTU functions.
• Direct all aspects of research data generation and analysis, including external site clinical studies and internal analytical studies.
• Drive internal communication, including timelines, budget, progress, and project needs for clinical trials to product teams and senior management.
• Interface with ORA, IRB, WMC, and other pharmaceutical/hospital research offices.

Education requirement: Bachelor's degree in biology, mathematics, computer science, natural sciences, or related areas.

Licenses or certifications: CITI certification.

Technical/Computer skills: Ability to use a combination of validated Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems and/or other internal or commercial software tools and proven ability to learn and apply new software quickly as projects require. Familiarity with REDCap preferred. Strong IT skills, including excellent knowledge of various software programs and packages including MS Word, Excel, and Access.

Prior experience: Minimum of two years of related professional experience.

Skills:

• Ability to multi-task and meet established deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively both as part of a project team and independently.
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
• Proven experience using data management systems, tools, and processes to support multi-site, multimode research studies.
• Ability to effectively apply knowledge and skills in a highly organized fashion while adhering to required guidelines, SOPs, and client expectations.
• Good organizational and analytical/problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work productively with minimal supervision.
• Ability to attain, maintain, and apply a working knowledge of GCPs and applicable SOPs.
• Strong customer focus and excellent interpersonal skills.

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require now, or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.

USD $70,000.00/Yr.

USD $70,000.00/Yr.

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that research, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisation's work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state. The CSIR has a vacancy for a Research Group Leader: Smart Water Resource Management (SWRM) in the

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that researches, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisations work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state.

Research Group Leader: Smart Water Resource Management (SWRM)

About The Job

The CSIR has a vacancy for a Research Group Leader: SWRM in the Water Research Centre, within the Smart Places cluster. The incumbent will be responsible for the provision of strategic and technical leadership to a research group, including people management, business development, financial sustainability and operations management. This position is based in Pretoria/Stellenbosch.

For more info about the Centre or cluster, please visit Responsibilities

• Contribute to strategic investment goal setting and development of RDI strategy;
• Lead researchers, implement the research, development and innovation (RDI) strategy for the Research Centre;
• Promote a culture of science, engineering and technology (SET) excellence and provide RDI leadership of multiple disciplines to support Water Resource Management;
• Ensure that the Research Group remains industry and/or service delivery relevant with national and international standing that is directed at cutting edge solutions/technologies;
• Propose and/or contribute to the strategic investment plan and implement Parliamentary Grant, Contract Research and Development and other grant-funded projects;
• Develop and implement a business plan for operation, sustainable growth, impact and robustness of area (including strategy, goals, mission, HR, finances, technology transfer, IP and commercialization);
• Assume leadership in the provision of technical solutions to the client programmes including;
• Fulfilling a leadership role in the water resources management area and be responsible for securing research projects;
• Deeply understand the needs of the industry by integrating sector knowledge in multi-dimensional research and development programs in order to deliver industry aligned RDI;
• Ensure staff development and strategic Human Capital Development;
• Ensure a well-balanced cutting edge SET capability, in terms of the elements of research, water resources assessments, hydrological modelling (surface ground water) and catchment management, and decision-support systems that enable integrated water resource management;
• Deliver on all KPIs of the area and ensure that all SET outputs are achieved, including transformation, profit and loss, quality, health, safety and environment as per agreed targets;
• Implement and comply with appropriate financial, business systems requirements, including operational approvals;
• Network with peers in the fields of expertise within and outside the CSIR;
• Engage with clients and industry partners to develop long term relationships;
• Provide technical support on business development and participate in strategic stakeholder engagements;
• Manage projects through planning of appropriate processes and policies to ensure Intellectual Property (IP) protection and technology transfer;
• Lead the strategic direction and day-to-day execution of Water Resource Management and Nature-based solutions projects, including managing a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists.
• Ensure timely delivery of technically complex outcomes related to water quality management, contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) and waterborne pathogens monitoring, online water quality monitoring, catchment management plans, integrated water resources planning and management, master planning, hydrological assessment, water resources modelling, systems analysis, flood risk assessment, water demand analysis, hydraulics and spatial analysis.
• In collaboration with the Business Development and Commercialization portfolio:
• Drive the transfer of water technology and solutions to industry/user environment;
• Package technologies for commercialisation or develop an investment ready business through financial modelling market assessment and business plan development.
  
  

• A Doctoral/Masters or equivalent qualification in Environmental Science, Hydrology, Chemical Science, Microbiology or related natural science discipline associated with the Water Resource Management OR
• A BSc Eng/BEng in a relevant civil engineering discipline complimented by a relevant postgraduate qualification;
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (Pr.Eng.) with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) or SACNASP Registration as a professional natural scientist or legible to register as a professional natural scientist immediately;
• At least six years experience within an RDI environment, ideally in any of the following water resources management, catchment management and water quality testing technology; nature-based solutions, hydrological modelling or related field;
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary team of professionals, mentor and manage people and have strong inter-personal and networking skills;
• Proven track record in successful project bidding process and research project leadership;
• Ability to provide thought leadership and high level conceptualisation;
• Ability to work independently as well as in teams;
• Business Development and financial acumen;
• Excellent communication and presentation skills;
• Conflict management skills;
• Decisiveness and action orientation;
• Project Management skills;
• Appropriate national and international RDI networks;
• An understanding of the research to market innovation value chain.
  
  

• Flexible hybrid work arrangement;
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive and market-related remuneration packages.
• Total guaranteed salary packages which encompass contributions to the pension fund, risk insurance and medical scheme.
• We openly acknowledge and reward our employees' contributions and accomplishments through our esteemed CSIR Excellence Awards.