6 Clinical Trials jobs in South Africa

We require a Medical Officer for clinical assistance on a research site. Position Details: 5 days a week, 40-hour work week 5-month contract Highly competitive salary Qualifications: 3 or more years of experience as a Medical Officer Course in HIV management (advantageous) Previous experience on a research site (preferred) Updated GCP certification (advantageous) Please Whats App or call Monique at or email #J-18808-Ljbffr

SD Recruitment is looking for a Research Medical Officer for a 2 year contract position to start in August.

PURPOSE

1. Clinical procedures

Activities / Objectives / Tasks (How)

• Clinically assess, examine, diagnose and manage the health of participants
• Complete prescriptions of pharmaceuticals appropriately.
• Monitor clinical examinations and procedures undertaken by study nurses when necessary
• Manage accountability and adherence monitoring of study drugs
• Refer participants to other clinical care as required.
• Consult with other clinical and research staff when necessary
• Assist in maintaining good clinic flow
• Manage referral of participants to other clinics for additional care where applicable

Results / Outcomes (Why)

• Participants are managed according to South African Medical Council policies and procedures
• Participants are managed according to protocol requirements
• Participant are managed according to medical ethical standards

2. Protocol-specific procedures

Activities / Objectives / Tasks (How)

• Ensure all research activities are performed according to Medical Control Council (MCC), protocol, the Declaration of Helsinki, International Conference On Harmonisation (ICH) Good Clinical Practice Guidelines and other relevant legislation.
• Recruit, screen and enroll participants as per protocol-specific inclusion/exclusion requirements
• Ensure informed consent is obtained for all participants as per Standard Operating Procedures
• Manage participants with Adverse Events or Expedited Adverse Events and report as per protocol requirements
• Perform other protocol specific procedures when necessary (endoscopy, counselling, swabs, biopsies, etc)
• Interpret and act on laboratory results

Results / Outcomes (Why)

• Recruitment is successful
• Participants remain on study
• Participant confidentiality maintained at all times
• Research protocol is followed correctly

3. Study Administration

Activities / Objectives / Tasks (How)

• Document all procedures and investigations as per study requirements
• Assist in preparing study documentation for audits, monitoring visits and site visits from external study monitors.
• Transcribe and ensure quality control of study documentation
• Attend clinical and research management meetings
• Assist with the design and enactment of standard operating procedures for clinical management and research projects

Results / Outcomes (Why)

• Study documentation is accurate and complete
• Research staff are supported

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SD Recruitment is looking for a Research Medical Officer for a 2 year contract position to start in August. PURPOSE 1. Clinical procedures Activities / Objectives / Tasks (How) Clinically assess, examine, diagnose and manage the health of participants Complete prescriptions of pharmaceuticals appropriately. Monitor clinical examinations and procedures undertaken by study nurses when necessary Manage accountability and adherence monitoring of study drugs Refer participants to other clinical care as required. Consult with other clinical and research staff when necessary Assist in maintaining good clinic flow Manage referral of participants to other clinics for additional care where applicable Results / Outcomes (Why) Participants are managed according to South African Medical Council policies and procedures Participants are managed according to protocol requirements Participant are managed according to medical ethical standards 2. Protocol-specific procedures Activities / Objectives / Tasks (How) Ensure all research activities are performed according to Medical Control Council (MCC), protocol, the Declaration of Helsinki, International Conference On Harmonisation (ICH) Good Clinical Practice Guidelines and other relevant legislation. Recruit, screen and enroll participants as per protocol-specific inclusion/exclusion requirements Ensure informed consent is obtained for all participants as per Standard Operating Procedures Manage participants with Adverse Events or Expedited Adverse Events and report as per protocol requirements Perform other protocol specific procedures when necessary (endoscopy, counselling, swabs, biopsies, etc) Interpret and act on laboratory results Results / Outcomes (Why) Recruitment is successful Participants remain on study Participant confidentiality maintained at all times Research protocol is followed correctly 3. Study Administration Activities / Objectives / Tasks (How) Document all procedures and investigations as per study requirements Assist in preparing study documentation for audits, monitoring visits and site visits from external study monitors. Transcribe and ensure quality control of study documentation Attend clinical and research management meetings Assist with the design and enactment of standard operating procedures for clinical management and research projects Results / Outcomes (Why) Study documentation is accurate and complete Research staff are supported #J-18808-Ljbffr

**Work Schedule**
Standard (Mon-Fri)
**Environmental Conditions**
Office
**Job Description**
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on - now and in the future.
As a PPD FSP Clinical Research medical Advisor (CRMA) you may support a variety of designated therapeutic areas including Cardio-Renal-Metabolic/Immunology/Neuroscience.
CRMAs will be accountable for all country clinical/medical aspects associated with Development and prioritized Research programs/trials by providing clinical strategic and tactical leadership as the Country Clinical Development representative. (This may involve work across several countries).
It is a bridge between Study Site Operations (SSO) clinical trials and Medical Affairs, aligning technical, operations & strategy.
CRMA's gather, inform, and act on clinical/medical/scientific insights for clinical trial concept sheets/protocols, Informed Consent Forms (ICFs) and other relevant clinical documents to optimize clinical trial implementation. They also drive the identification and involvement of qualified investigators with greatest recruitment potential, identifies clinical recruitment hurdles and drives clinical recruitment activities to overcome these hurdles.
Working in close collaboration with other country functions (e.g., clinical trial operations, Medical Affairs and Patient Engagement) you will actively contribute to successful allocation, fast clinical trial start-up, timely recruitment, early identification of potential delays, and development and implementation of mitigation plans.
Responsibilities include:
Validating study designs and makes the final decision on the clinical/medical trial and program feasibility of implementing a clinical trial protocol based on medical/clinical practice and analysis of the competitive environment in the country.
+ Actively contributes to scientific/clinical/medical aspects of the start-up phase to ensure fast clinical trial site start-up.
+ Provides clinical/medical expertise to clinical trial operations team members and clinical trial sites for Institutional Review Boards (IRB)/ Ethics Committee (EC) interactions.
+ Provides scientific/clinical/medical expertise during interactions with Country/Cluster external Experts (e.g., Regulatory Authorities, Medical Experts, Advisory Boards, Patient Advocacy Groups, etc.).
+ Develops clinical/medical trial plans taking the broader ecosystem into account for assigned programs/trials to ensure successful trial implementation.
+ Support and partner with Sponsor Stakeholders as needed regarding clinical trials, as the scientific/clinical/medical expert, (important internal stakeholders will be Clinical Trial Team, Regulatory Affairs, Medical Information, Medical Affairs, Marketing, Patient Access, Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HE&OR), clinical trial operations, etc.)
+ Gather, inform, and act on insights from clinical trial Investigators/site staff, Medical Experts, patients, and payers, with Sponsor Stakeholders at the Country/Cluster level with the goal to optimize clinical trial implementation.
+ Carries accountability for adherence to safety standards, clinical data quality for the Country/Cluster and provides general scientific/clinical/medical support for safety issues
+ Travel as needed up to 50%.
Essential Requirements:
+ Scientific degree M.D., Ph.D., or Pharm.D. (M.D. is preferred), ideally with experience in clinical development within pharmaceutical industry or clinical practice.
+ Sound understanding of the overall clinical development process, and ICH/GCP principles.
+ Fluent English language skills (full proficiency in speaking and in writing)
+ Agility to move quickly across different therapeutic areas and indications as well as ability to prepare and deliver high quality presentations.
Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.
**Apply today! Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

We are looking to recruit an ambitious and driven individual to support both our clinical cardiology service, and our successful cardiovascular research team. Half of the postholder’s time will be spent supporting cardiovascular research and innovation activity within the Trust.


The post holder will be expected to contribute with consultant and middle grade colleagues to the provision of a hospital-based specialist Cardiology service at both sites. This will include in-reach, ward rounds, catheter laboratory activity, cardiac imaging, other non-invasive tests and providing out-patient services for newly referred and follow up cardiology patients, with an on-call element in the Cardiac and Stroke Receiving Unit based at Wycombe Hospital.

40% of the post will be dedicated to supporting cardiovascular research across the organisation.The post holder will play a leading role within the Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) Research and Innovation team, supporting the rollout of the Trust’s innovative ‘Lipid Optimisation Programme’. Additionally, they will be asked to co-supervise and support areas of cardiovascular research across the Trust. The Trust supports a large portfolio of commercial and non-commercial cardiology studies, and the postholder will be expected to be an active leader within this field.

The post will allow the successful candidate to develop themselves as a senior clinician with a cardiovascular research and innovation portfolio.

The post-holder will assist with inpatient and outpatient invasive cardiology. Knowledge and experience of invasive cardiology is desirable but not essential as the Consultants will provide training for suitable candidates.

The post involves on-call duties on a 1 in 10 rota (contributing 60% of a FT equivalent doctor). When on-call the post holder will be based in the Cardiac and Stroke Receiving Unit (CSRU) and will supervise the on-call resident doctors, with supervision from both a duty consultant cardiologist and a consultant stroke physician. All patients attending the CSRU are referrals from paramedics or primary care doctors, for patients with suspected cardiac conditions or suspected stroke.

The post holder will play a leading role within the Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trusts Research and Innovation team, supporting the rollout of the Trust’s innovative ‘Lipid Optimisation Programme’. Additionally, they will be asked to co-supervise and support areas of cardiovascular research across the Trust. The Trust supports a large portfolio of commercial and non-commercial cardiology studies, and the postholder will be expected to be an active leader within this field.

Holding full MRCP (Part I, Part II, PACES) is a requirement of this post

Holding a Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice in the UK.

This role is for a 12 month Fixed Term Contract to start as soon as possible. Salary is dependant on experience and relevant qualifications.


Why colleagues think we are"a great place to work!"

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.

Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.

We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.

Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.

We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.

We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.

We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.

We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

The post-holder will also assist with inpatient and outpatient invasive cardiology. Knowledge and experience of invasive cardiology is desirable but not essential as the Consultants will provide training for suitable candidates.

The post involves on-call duties on a 1 in 10 rota (contributing 60% of a FT equivalent doctor). When on-call the post holder will be based in the Cardiac and Stroke Receiving Unit (CSRU) and will supervise the on-call resident doctors, with supervision from both a duty consultant cardiologist and a consultant stroke physician. All patients attending the CSRU are referrals from paramedics or primary care doctors, for patients with suspected cardiac conditions or suspected stroke.



The post holder will play a leading role within the Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) Research and Innovation team, supporting the rollout of the Trust’s innovative ‘Lipid Optimisation Programme’. Additionally, they will be asked to co-supervise and support areas of cardiovascular research across the Trust. The Trust supports a large portfolio of commercial and non-commercial cardiology studies, and the postholder will be expected to be an active leader within this field.

Holding full MRCP (Part I, Part II, PACES) is a requirement of this post


This advert closes on Sunday 17 Aug 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr