What Jobs are available for Clinical Trials in South Africa?

• Tertiary degree or equivalent diploma in a related scientific or clinical field
• Valid GCP qualification
• 1 – 2 years clinical research essential
• Knowledge of TB and scientific vocabulary advantageous
• Computer Literacy (MS Office – Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint including database competency - RAVE, EDC, REDCAP)
• An understanding of publication processes and procedures
• Excellent administrative, organizational and logistical skills
• Excellent report writing skills
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Information monitoring and managing
• Research support skills
• Technical knowledge and skill
• Resource management
• Accuracy and attention to detail is essential
• Problem-solving
• Ability to self-motivate and take initiative for tasks
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a multi-disciplinary study team

• Prepare and submit all Ethics Committee documentation and correspondence on behalf of the Principal Investigator.
• Track submission deadlines, follow up on responses, and maintain accurate Investigator Site Files with updated study documents.
• Assist with SOP updates and ensure proper archiving of completed clinical trial files in line with GCP standards.
• Ensure investigators and pharmacist staff have valid malpractice insurance and registration certificates.
• Make sure all staff read and sign SOPs and Work Practice Guidelines.
• Track SOP review dates and ensure new staff complete required training.
• Keep signature and delegation logs updated and assist the team in preparing for new studies.
• Review and update site SOPs to align with operational systems, site processes, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop new SOPs as needed and ensure they comply with ICH GCP, SAGCP, and other guidelines.
• Circulate drafts to stakeholders for input, obtain Principal Investigator approval, and distribute final versions to staff for training and tracking.
• Liaise with Principal Investigators, team managers, and sponsor or CRO representatives.
• Attend unit meetings and perform other research-related duties as assigned.

• Position will be based in Mowbray
• 6 to 12-month Fixed Term Contract
• 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (Additional Hours as required)

Description

Clinical Trial Manager (Sponsor Dedicated) South Africa

Syneos Health is a leading fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization built to accelerate customer success. We translate unique clinical, medical affairs and commercial insights into outcomes to address modern market realities.

Our Clinical Development model brings the customer and the patient to the center of everything that we do. We are continuously looking for ways to simplify and streamline our work to not only make Syneos Health easier to work with, but to make us easier to work for.

Whether you join us in a Functional Service Provider partnership or a Full-Service environment, you'll collaborate with passionate problem solvers, innovating as a team to help our customers achieve their goals. We are agile and driven to accelerate the delivery of therapies, because we are passionate to change lives.

Discover what our 29,000 employees, across 110 countries already know:

WORK HERE MATTERS EVERYWHERE

Why Syneos Health

• We are passionate about developing our people, through career development and progression; supportive and engaged line management; technical and therapeutic area training; peer recognition and total rewards program.
• We are committed to our Total Self culture – where you can authentically be yourself. Our Total Self culture is what unites us globally, and we are dedicated to taking care of our people.
• We are continuously building the company we all want to work for and our customers want to work with. Why? Because when we bring together diversity of thoughts, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives – we're able to create a place where everyone feels like they belong.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and implement Phase 1 clinical research studies at the organization's facilities, ensuring adherence to study protocols and timelines
• Collaborate with the principal investigator to design study protocols and ensure scientific integrity
• Liaise between research subjects, client teams, investigators, and clinic operations teams to facilitate smooth communication and coordination
• Plan logistics and resource usage for clinical trials, including scheduling, staffing, and equipment needs
• Track study progress in alignment with project milestones, client deliverables, and budget, and provide regular updates to stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations globally and by region, including Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines
• Supervise experienced support employees and/or entry-level individual contributors, planning, prioritizing, and directing their tasks to ensure efficient workflow and high-quality output
• Deliver operational results that have a moderate impact on the immediate achievement of results for the team, contributing to the overall success of the organization
• Adapt new procedures, techniques, and tools to improve clinical trial processes and outcomes
• Understand basic management approaches such as work scheduling, prioritizing, coaching, and process execution

Qualifications:

• Broad job knowledge in an operational, administrative, and/or specialized field
• Practical knowledge in managing the execution of processes, projects, and tactics within a team
• Understanding of the impact of work on related areas

Certifications:

• Relevant certifications in clinical trial management or related fields

Necessary Skills:

• Strong leadership and management skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Ability to plan and prioritize tasks effectively
• Proficiency in tracking and reporting study progress
• Knowledge of global and regional regulations for clinical trials

We are always excited to connect with great talent. This posting is intended for a possible upcoming opportunity rather than a live role. By expressing your interest, you'll be added to our talent pipeline and considered should this role become available.

Get to know Syneos Health

Over the past 5 years, we have worked with 94% of all Novel FDA Approved Drugs, 95% of EMA Authorized Products and over 200 Studies across 73,000 Sites and 675,000+ Trial patients.

No matter what your role is, you'll take the initiative and challenge the status quo with us in a highly competitive and ever-changing environment. Learn more about Syneos Health.

Additional Information

Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description. The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms. Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees. The Company is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the provision of reasonable accommodations, when appropriate, to assist employees or applicants to perform the essential functions of the job.

Summary

Roles within the Clinical Trial Management job family at the M23 level are responsible for overseeing the development, coordination, and implementation of Phase 1 clinical research studies at the organization's facilities. These roles involve collaboration with the principal investigator, liaisons between research subjects, client teams, investigators, and clinic operations teams, and planning logistics and resource usage. Individuals in these roles track study progress in alignment with project milestones, client deliverables, and budget, while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations globally and by region.Impact and ContributionRoles within the Clinical Trial Management job family at the M23 level play a crucial role in the successful execution of clinical research studies, directly impacting the organization's ability to deliver high-quality, timely, and compliant research outcomes. By effectively managing resources, coordinating teams, and ensuring adherence to protocols, these roles contribute to the advancement of medical knowledge and the development of new treatments. The strategic vision and tactical direction provided by individuals in these roles help achieve operational results that have a moderate impact on the immediate achievement of results for the team.Core Focus
•Supervising experienced support employees and/or entry-level individual contributors
•Delivering operational results that have a moderate impact on the immediate achievement of results for the team
•Utilizing broad job knowledge in an operational, administrative, and/or specialized field
•Adapting new procedures, techniques, tools, etc. Understanding basic management approaches such as work scheduling, prioritizing, coaching, and process execution

About the Company:

TASK is a South African headquartered, multinational clinical research institute that conducts clinical trials to determine the treatment effects of novel medicinal products or devices in healthcare and offers services in conducting complex clinical trials in a wide variety of therapeutic areas.

Overall Purpose of the Position

The Clinical Trial Recruitment Manager (Nurse) is responsible for overseeing and optimising participant recruitment across TASK's clinical research sites. This role involves managing and mentoring the facility recruitment teams, establishing new relationships, identifying recruitment opportunities, developing and executing recruitment strategies, and ensuring operational excellence in achieving enrolment targets. The Manager ensures all activities comply with ethical and regulatory standards while driving continuous improvement in recruitment efficiency, data quality, and participant diversity.

This position requires both strategic oversight and hands-on operational involvement in clinical processes to identify eligible volunteers, ensuring smooth integration between recruitment and site clinical teams.

Key Performance Areas (KPAs) & Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Recruitment Strategy and Planning

• Developing and implementing recruitment plans tailored to study demographics, protocol requirements, and timelines
• Collaborating with Principal Investigators, study coordinators, and clinical teams to understand study protocols and participant eligibility criteria
• Planning, coordinating, implementing and participating in recruitment campaigns according to clinical trial protocol requirements
• Utilising recruitment, site metrics, and feedback to identify effective recruitment channels and refine strategies
• Reassessing and adapting plans proactively when recruitment targets are not being met

Operational Oversight and Team Management

• Overseeing day-to-day operations of recruitment activities across facilities, ensuring smooth coordination and timely achievement of targets
• Leading, mentoring and managing site recruitment teams (including nurses and recruiters), providing guidance, training, and performance feedback
• Fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement to enhance recruitment output and quality
• Collaborating with clinic management and clinical operations teams to streamline participant flow from pre-identification to enrolment

Participant Identification and Engagement

• Overseeing the implementation of clinical and administrative processes to identify and pre-identify eligible volunteers
• Supporting teams in conducting initial participant outreach, eligibility verification, and informed consent where applicable
• Ensuring participant interactions reflect ethical recruitment practices and clear, culturally appropriate communication
• Developing and managing outreach campaigns via healthcare networks, community engagement, and digital platforms

Regulatory and Ethical Compliance

• Ensuring all recruitment activities adhere to SA GCP, ICH GCP, and relevant regulatory frameworks
• Overseeing the preparation and ethical review of participant-facing materials, ensuring they are accurate and compliant
• Maintaining a high standard of participant confidentiality and data protection

Monitoring, Reporting, and Performance Management

• Tracking recruitment metrics including enrolment rates, retention, diversity, and site-level performance.
• Preparing reports and delivering progress updates to internal stakeholders and sponsor representatives
• Using performance data to identify operational bottlenecks and implement corrective measures
• Supporting quality assurance initiatives related to recruitment processes

Stakeholder and Community Engagement

• Building and maintaining relationships with healthcare providers, community health NGOs, investigators, site staff, sponsors, and CROs
• Collaborating with community engagement and outreach teams to promote trial awareness and participation
• Representing the recruitment function in sponsor and cross-functional meetings when required

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

• Exploring innovative tools and technologies to enhance recruitment efficiency (e.g., social media and digital databases)
• Evaluating and refining internal recruitment processes to improve participant experience and data quality

Travel and Site Visits:

• Travelling and attending events across Cape Town as required to meet recruitment goals and ensuring the successful implementation of recruitment campaigns

Consent and Screening:

• Obtaining consent from potential trial participants and performing telephonic and other pre-identification and screening activities in accordance with protocol requirements and South African Good Clinical Practice (SA GCP)

Ideal Requirements

• Registered/Professional Nurse
• Valid Nursing Council Certificate (SANC)
• Valid ICH GCP certificate
• Minimum of three years' nursing experience across different therapeutic areas; related community healthcare experience will be advantageous
• At least two years' experience in a clinical trial or healthcare marketing environment involving patient engagement
• Prior experience in clinical research operations or patient/participant screening (advantageous)
• Proven experience in managing teams within a healthcare or recruitment setting
• Strong understanding of participant eligibility assessment and clinical workflows
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and clinical trial management systems (CTMS)
• Familiarity with digital marketing and recruitment tools
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel regularly between TASK sites and primary healthcare facilities

Key Personal Inherent Characteristics

• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Highly accountable and dependable
• Organised and proactive, with strong operational thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Able to balance strategic planning with hands-on operational management
• Committed to ethical, inclusive, and patient-centred recruitment practices
• Results-driven, adaptable, and comfortable working in a dynamic clinical research environment

Details:

Area: Parow, Cape Town

Contract Type: Permanent

Applications Close: 23 October 2025 (16:00)

Please indicate in your application that you are applying for the above-mentioned position

If you have not received a response within one month, your application was most likely unsuccessful.

TASK reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement and not fill the above-mentioned vacancy at any stage during the recruitment process.

Meeting our employment equity goals will be acknowledged during the recruitment process.

By responding to this advert and sending your cv, cover letter and/or any other documentation, you are consenting to TASK processing your personal information as contained in the furnished documents. TASK may process your personal information for recruitment purposes for suitable posts that may arise within the organisation. You agree that you have familiarised yourself with South Africa's Protection of Personal Information Act and understand your rights and obligations under this Act.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Application Question(s):

• Are you a Registered Nurse?
• Do you have a valid SANC certificate?
• Do you have a minimum of three years' nursing experience across different therapeutic areas?
• Do you have a minimum of two years experience in clinical trials or healthcare marketing involving patient engagement?
• Do you have experience in managing teams within a healthcare or recruitment setting?
• What is your notice period?
• What are your gross monthly salary expectations (before deductions)?

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 2025/10/23

About the Company:

TASK is a South African headquartered, multinational clinical research institute that conducts clinical trials to determine the treatment effects of novel medicinal products or devices in healthcare and offers services in conducting complex clinical trials in a wide variety of therapeutic areas.

Overall Purpose of the Position:

The Clinical Trial Recruitment Manager is responsible for overseeing the recruitment of participants for clinical research studies. The role involves managing a team of recruiters, developing, implementing, and managing strategies to recruit and retain participants for clinical trials. This role ensures recruitment targets are met while adhering to regulatory standards, ethical guidelines, and study protocols. The manager works closely with clinical teams, sponsors, community engagement teams and other relevant external stakeholders to optimize recruitment processes, improve participant diversity, and ensure high-quality data collection.

Key Performance Areas (KPAs) & Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Recruitment Strategy Development

Developing recruitment plans tailored to specific clinical trials, aligned with target demographics, study requirements, and timelines.

Collaborating with study coordinators and principal investigators to understand study requirements and target populations.

Utilising data analytics and market research to identify effective recruitment channels and strategies

Participant Outreach and Engagement

Developing and managing outreach campaigns using digital platforms, community engagement, and healthcare networks

Fostering, building and maintaining relationships with patient advocacy groups, community organisations, and healthcare providers to promote trial awareness

Team Management and Collaboration

Leading, mentoring and managing recruitment teams, including coordinators and outreach specialists, ensuring clear communication and goal alignment

Building and maintaining relationships with clinic and healthcare centre management staff

Collaborating with clinical investigators, study sponsors, CROs and other relevant stakeholders to align recruitment efforts with study objectives

Operational Management

Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the recruitment team to ensure smooth and efficient processes

Monitoring recruitment metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the effectiveness of recruitment strategies and implement improvements as needed

Ensuring that recruitment activities are conducted in accordance with regulatory requirements and ethical guidelines

Fostering a culture of accountability and transparency within the recruitment team

Regulatory and Ethical Compliance

Ensuring all recruitment activities comply with SA GCP (Good Clinical Practice), Ethical and other relevant regulatory standards

Overseeing the creation of participant-facing materials to ensure ethical, clear, and culturally sensitive communication

Monitoring, Reporting and Communication

Tracking recruitment and other relevant metrics, including enrolment rates, participant retention, and diversity statistics

Providing status updates to team leads in a regular and relevant manner

Communicating efficiently with all stakeholders

Preparing detailed reports on recruitment progress for internal stakeholders and sponsors

Innovation and Process Improvement

Exploring and implementing innovative recruitment methods, such as leveraging social media campaigns, mobile technology, and AI-driven tools

Continuously evaluating the effectiveness of recruitment strategies and refine processes to enhance efficiency and participant experience

Ideal Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Public Health, Marketing, or related field

At least 2 years of experience in clinical trial recruitment, healthcare marketing, or patient engagement (Preferred)

Proven track record of meeting recruitment goals for diverse populations or similar experience

Experience in team supervision/management and leadership

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Proficiency in the use of clinical trial management systems (CTMS) or similar tools

Familiarity with digital marketing tools

Driver's licence

Key Personal Inherent Characteristics

Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams and with external stakeholders.

Problem-solving and decision-making abilities under time-sensitive conditions.

Strong organisational skills, with the ability to oversee multiple tasks, projects, and team members

Adaptability in recruitment strategy implementation

Commitment to ethical recruiting practices and inclusivity in participant engagement

Results-oriented, proactive, and self-motivated with a focus on driving success in clinical trial recruitment

Details:

Area: Parow, Cape Town

Contract Type: Permanent

Applications Close: 26 September 2025 (16:00)

Please indicate in your application that you are applying for the above-mentioned position.

If you have not received a response within one month, your application was most likely unsuccessful.

TASK reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement and not fill the above-mentioned vacancy at any stage during the recruitment process.

Meeting our employment equity goals will be acknowledged during the recruitment process.

By responding to this advert and sending your cv, cover letter and/or any other documentation, you are consenting to TASK processing your personal information as contained in the furnished documents. TASK may process your personal information for recruitment purposes for suitable posts that may arise within the organisation. You agree that you have familiarised yourself with South Africa's Protection of Personal Information Act and understand your rights and obligations under this Act.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a bachelor's degree in a related field?
• Do you have experience in team supervision/management and leadership?
• Do you have a valid driver's licence?
• What is your notice period?
• Where are you currently located?
• What are your gross monthly salary expectations (before deductions)?

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 2025/09/26

Mango5 is looking for a detail-oriented and driven Clinical Trial Protocol Analyst (CTPA) to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a key part in advancing clinical research by analyzing study protocols, creating prescreen materials, and supporting critical protocol operations—helping ensure smooth and efficient clinical trial processes.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Comply with company policies, procedures, and confidentiality requirements


• Support ADCPRS in clinical research prescreen operations


• Communicate effectively with employees regarding prescreen objectives


• Administer patient prequalification questionnaires and monitor prescreener performance


• Maintain prescreener version histories and documentation


• Demonstrate full knowledge of clinical trial protocols and analyze key inclusion/exclusion criteria


• Perform protocol comparisons within therapeutic areas


• Prepare, manage, and distribute protocol detail materials and prescreen questionnaires


• Obtain all IRB-approved study protocols for start-up activities


• Evaluate concomitant medications, medical indications, and procedures per protocol


• Verify accuracy of collected and entered data


• Perform administrative tasks, including automation and data generation


• Meet deadlines as required by ADCPRS

Education and Experience:

• Matric


• Minimum 1 year of experience in healthcare


• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment within BPO environment


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Strong customer service skills with internal and external stakeholders


• Clear credit record


• Clear criminal record


• Maintain GCP certification and any other on-the-job required certifications

Remuneration Package:

• Basic Salary: Market-related


• Commission


• Medical Insurance


• Home and Trauma Assist (emergency and trauma support services)


• Access to LMS for personal and professional development

Working Hours:

• Rotational shifts: Monday–Sunday, 15:00 – 03:00 (aligned to U.S. business hours, daylight savings considered)


• On-site role with USA public holiday schedule

APPLICATION PROCESS

Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you don’t hear from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your CV will be kept on file for future roles.

Clinical Research Associate - Johannesburg

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We're proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.

We are currently seeking a Clinical Research Associate to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Clinical Research Associate at ICON, you will play a pivotal role in designing and analyzing clinical trials, interpreting complex medical data, and contributing to the advancement of innovative treatments and therapies.

What You Will Be Doing

• Conducting site qualification, initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits for clinical trials.
• Ensuring protocol compliance, data integrity, and patient safety throughout the trial process.
• Collaborating with investigators and site staff to facilitate smooth study conduct.
• Performing data review and resolution of queries to maintain high-quality clinical data.
• Contributing to the preparation and review of study documentation, including protocols and clinical study reports

Your profile

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific or healthcare-related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Clinical Research Associate.
• In-depth knowledge of clinical trial processes, regulations, and ICH-GCP guidelines.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to travel at least 60% of the time (international and domestic - fly and drive) and should possess a valid driver's license

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.

Our Benefits Examples Include

• Various annual leave entitlements
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family's needs.
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family's well-being.
• Life assurance
• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

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 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.

Are you a current ICON Employee? Please click here to apply

Clinical Research Associate - Johannesburg

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We're proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development

We are currently seeking a Clinical Research Associate II to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Clinical Research Associate II at ICON, you will play a pivotal role in designing and analyzing clinical trials, interpreting complex medical data, and contributing to the advancement of innovative treatments and therapies.

What you will be doing

• Conducting site qualification, initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits for clinical trials.

• Ensuring protocol compliance, data integrity, and patient safety throughout the trial process.

• Collaborating with investigators and site staff to facilitate smooth study conduct.

• Performing data review and resolution of queries to maintain high-quality clinical data.

• Contributing to the preparation and review of study documentation, including protocols and clinical study reports

Your profile

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific or healthcare-related field.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Clinical Research Associate.

• In-depth knowledge of clinical trial processes, regulations, and ICH-GCP guidelines.

• Strong organizational and communication skills, with attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to travel at least 60% of the time (international and domestic - fly and drive) and should possess a valid driver's license

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.

Our benefits examples include:

• Various annual leave entitlements
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family's needs.
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
• 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.
• Life assurance
• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others.

Visit our

careers site

to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

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

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.

Job Title: Clinical Research Associate (CRA)

Location: Cape Town, 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

• Collaborate closely with the local study team to meet study goals, timelines, and site commitments.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for study sites, overseeing the preparation, initiation, monitoring, and closure of clinical trials.
• Ensure compliance with international guidelines (ICH-GCP) and local regulations to guarantee the integrity and safety of the study.
• Proactively identify and resolve study-related issues, escalating as necessary to ensure smooth site performance.
• Conduct monitoring visits (both on-site and remote) and manage essential study documentation.
• Assist in site training, patient recruitment, data management, and quality control to ensure the study runs efficiently.
• 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

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

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.

Our Benefits Examples Include

• Various annual leave entitlements
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family's needs
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximise savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead
• 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
• Life assurance
• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others

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

At ICON, diversity, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative which helps us better serve our people, patients, customers, and our communities. We're proud of our diverse workforce and the work we've done to become a more inclusive organisation. 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.