18 Medical Research jobs in South Africa

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

We are currently seeking an SSA Healthcare Research Analyst to support our SSA Healthcare practice (primarily focusing South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria), helping to construct insights regarding the business implications of economic and policy developments in the region for multinational healthcare companies. The analyst will be required to remain abreast of major developments in country-level healthcare policy impacting public and private healthcare expenditure, reimbursement, local formularies, and healthcare system design (among other policy measures that impact the delivery of healthcare services to covered populations). The work will provide unique exposure to the intersection between politics, economics, business, and industry analysis. This is a unique opportunity with significant responsibility and freedom to help shape our SSA healthcare practice and to work on innovative content for a very senior executive audience.

About the Team

FrontierView’s Global Healthcare research is designed to help inform tactical and strategic plans for the world’s leading healthcare organizations. Through a combination of scenario-based market intelligence and peer benchmarking, our team helps healthcare leaders navigate the complexity of evolving healthcare systems and enable them to bring solutions to market that impact the health of millions of patients. Our team combines analytical rigor with qualitative stakeholder perspectives to uncover roadblocks to commercial execution and unlock growth in their most important markets.

About You

This is a unique opportunity with significant responsibility and freedom to help shape our SSA healthcare practice and to work on innovative content for a very senior executive audience.

The duration of this contract will be 1 year likely renewed in 6 month intervals.

Remote - South Africa

75000 - 1000 a year (s)

About the Position

We are currently seeking an SSA Healthcare Research Analyst to support our SSA Healthcare practice (primarily focusing South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria), helping to construct insights regarding the business implications of economic and policy developments in the region for multinational healthcare companies. The analyst will be required to remain abreast of major developments in country-level healthcare policy impacting public and private healthcare expenditure, reimbursement, local formularies, and healthcare system design (among other policy measures that impact the delivery of healthcare services to covered populations). The work will provide unique exposure to the intersection between politics, economics, business, and industry analysis. This is a unique opportunity with significant responsibility and freedom to help shape our SSA healthcare practice and to work on innovative content for a very senior executive audience.

What to Expect in the Position

• Have the opportunity to gain exposure to senior executives at leading multinationals with investments across SSA, develop a deep understanding of the challenges facing local healthcare systems, and build strong views on the major barriers to delivering high quality and effective healthcare products and services.
• Tracking and monitoring ongoing changes to healthcare policy in SSA, including: changes to local formularies, changes to reimbursement design, changes to healthcare financing, changes to effective insurance coverage, changes to drug and medical device approval processes, and other developments impacting local regulators, payers, providers, and patients.
• Writing research deliverables that allow for quick and effective communication of healthcare systems’ financial flows and stakeholder incentives.
• Driving the development of forward-looking views on healthcare policy in SSA.
• Delivering research presentations to senior executive clients in person and over the phone.
• Collaborating with members of our global macroeconomic research practice on linking their analysis to the healthcare team’s analysis on healthcare trends in SSA.

• A Bachelor's or Master’s degree from a top-tier academic institution (achieved or in progress) or relevant work experience is required. A major in economics, public health, business, international relations, or regional studies relevant to Sub-Saharan Africa is expected.
• Demonstrated knowledge of SSA markets, through academic and/or professional research experience. An understanding of the current socio-political and economic environment is particularly key.
• Excellent communication skills in English (writing specifically) are required.
• Fluency in reading and speaking Afrikaans and or Swahili would be considered a plus.
• Basic understanding of macroeconomics. Demonstrated research experience (in academic or professional setting) including hypothesis-testing, structuring complex research projects, primary and secondary research, and other research techniques.
• Experience in managing multiple projects, working on tight deadlines, and working relatively independently.
• Demonstrated ability to cover a variety of topics and issues, including completely new topics.
• Familiarity with Excel and PowerPoint.

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Our clinical activities are growing rapidly, and we are currently seeking full-time, home-based Clinical Research Associates to join our Clinical Monitoring team in South Africa. This position will work with a team to accomplish tasks and projects that are instrumental to the company’s success. The Clinical Research Associate at Medpace is offered the unique opportunity to be involved at every stage of the drug development process by providing unrivalled support to our customers. If you want an exciting career where you use your medical or health background and education, travel extensively and are instrumental in the clinical trials process, this could be the opportunity for you.

We kindly ask to submit applications in English.

Entry level associates with research associate or trial assistant-type backgrounds may also be considered.

• Conduct pre-study, initiation, monitoring, and closeout visits for research sites;
• Perform source document verification and case report form review;
• Perform regulatory document review;
• Conduct study drug inventory;
• Perform adverse event and serious adverse event reporting and follow-up;
• Assess patient recruitment and retention.

• Minimum a Bachelor of science in health-related field or equivalent
• Minimum of 1-year independent clinical monitoring; Entry level associates may be considered with relevant trial assistant or research associate-type backgrounds
• Broad knowledge of medical terminology and clinical patient management
• Basic knowledge of drug therapy techniques and clinical research methodologies
• Comprehensive knowledge of Local Regulations and ICH GCP
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Fluency in English
• Great attention to detail
• Must hold a valid driver’s license

Medpace is a full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO). We provide Phase I-IV clinical development services to the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Our mission is to accelerate the global development of safe and effective medical therapeutics through its scientific and disciplined approach. We leverage local regulatory and therapeutic expertise across all major areas including oncology, cardiology, metabolic disease, endocrinology, central nervous system, anti-viral and anti-infective. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, employing more than 5,000 people across 40+ countries.

People. Purpose. Passion. Make a Difference Tomorrow. Join Us Today.

The work we’ve done over the past 30+ years has positively impacted the lives of countless patients and families who face hundreds of diseases across all key therapeutic areas. The work we do today will improve the lives of people living with illness and disease in the future.

Medpace Perks

• Flexible work environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Competitive PTO packages
• Structured career paths with opportunities for professional growth
• Company-sponsored employee appreciation events
• Employee health and wellness initiatives

Awards

• Recognized by Forbes as one of America's Most Successful Midsize Companies in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024
• Continually recognized with CRO Leadership Awards from Life Science Leader magazine based on expertise, quality, capabilities, reliability, and compatibility

What to Expect Next

A Medpace team member will review your qualifications and, if interested, you will be contacted with details for next steps.

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Join our dynamic pulmonology research team as a Research Coordinator, where you will contribute to cutting-edge studies in cystic fibrosis, asthma, COVID, and various other pulmonary diseases. We are seeking a dedicated and organized individual to facilitate and coordinate research activities, ensuring the success of our diverse projects. This role offers ample opportunities for professional growth and development within a supportive and affable team environment.

1. Coordinate all aspects of research projects within the Pulmonology Research Center, from participant recruitment to data analysis and dissemination of findings.
2. Collaborate closely with principal investigators, clinicians, and research staff to develop and implement research protocols, timelines, and procedures.
3. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements by maintaining accurate documentation of research activities.
4. Assist in the preparation of grant proposals, research reports, and scholarly publications.
5. Coordinate and participate in meetings, conferences, and presentations related to research activities.

1. Education requirement: Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
2. Technical/computer skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and research management software.
3. Prior experience: 2+ years in clinical research coordination or related field preferred.
4. Other skills/requirements: Demonstrated experience in clinical research coordination or related roles, with a strong understanding of research methodologies and regulatory requirements.
5. Physical demands: Office work demands (desk work, walking short distances between offices, standing).
6. Environmental demands: Exposure to research subjects who may be actively ill. Research methodologies may include procedures with some mild level of risk, such as phlebotomy.

USD $50,000.00/Yr.

USD $50,000.00/Yr.

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 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 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 Trusts 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

Job title : Senior Clinical Research Associate, Cape Town based

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Job Overview
Perform monitoring and site management work for a variety of protocols, site and therapeutic areas.

Essential Functions
• Perform site monitoring visits (selection, initiation, monitoring and close-out visits) in accordance with contracted scope of work and regulatory requirements, i.e., Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines.
• Work with sites to adapt, drive and track subject recruitment plan in line with project needs to enhance predictability.
• Administer protocol and related study training to assigned sites and establish regular lines of communication with sites to manage ongoing project expectations and issues.
• Evaluate the quality and integrity of study site practices related to the proper conduct of the protocol and adherence to applicable regulations. Escalate quality issues as appropriate.
• Manage the progress of assigned studies by tracking regulatory submissions and approvals, recruitment and enrollment, case report form (CRF) completion and submission, and data query generation and resolution. May support start-up phase.
• Ensure copies/originals (as required) site documents are available for filing in the Trial Master File (TMF) and verify that the Investigator's Site File (ISF) is maintained in accordance with GCP / ICH and local regulatory requirements.
• Create and maintain appropriate documentation regarding site management, monitoring visit findings and action plans by submitting regular visit reports, generating follow-up letters and other required study documentation.
• Act as a mentor for clinical staff including conducting co-monitoring and training visits.
• Collaborate and liaise with study team members for project execution support as appropriate.
• If applicable, may be accountable for supporting development of project subject recruitment plan on a per site basis.
• If applicable, may be accountable for site financial management according to executed clinical trial agreement and retrieve invoices according to local requirement.

Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree Degree in scientific discipline or health care preferred. Req
• Requires at least 3 years of year of on-site monitoring experience.
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.
• In depth knowledge of, and skill in applying, applicable clinical research regulatory requirements, i.e., Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines.
• Strong therapeutic and protocol knowledge as provided in company training.
• Computer skills including proficiency in use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and use of a laptop computer and iPhone and iPad (where applicable).
• Written and verbal communication skills including good command of English language.
• Organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Effective time and financial management skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, and clients.

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