Are you interested in improving the lives of millions of people, working in a company that works with innovation and is a leader in diabetes? Join us and become a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) for Novo Nordisk South Africa.
About the department
Novo Nordisk is looking for an experienced Clinical Research Associate to join a dynamic team of researchers who are committed to delivering clinical results of an exceptionally high standard, thereby contributing to the development of innovative medicines.
As a Clinical Research Associate, you will be the primary point of contact between site staff and Novo Nordisk and act as an ambassador for the company. The Clinical Research Associate thereby delivers results that have a direct impact on the successful completion of the Clinical programme.
The base location of this position will be the Gauteng Region of the country however the incumbent will be required to travel nationally as well as internationally and will report directly to the Clinical Research Manager in South Africa.
The Position
As a Clinical Research Associate you will be responsible for taking leadership of site management in the selection and initiation of sites as well as monitoring and closing activities of the appointed studies in compliance with local regulations, ICH – GCP, Novo Nordisk Procedures and protocol requirements to ensure data quality and study subject protection.
Key responsibilities include monitoring of Clinical Trial Projects at site level, ensuring compliance with all trial specific requirements, and co-ordinating end of trial activities including query resolution, site closure and collection of documentation required for clinical trial reports. You will further be responsible for driving continuous improvement in projects.
You will demonstrate good communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders (investigators and site coordinators) for the successful implementation of your main deliverables.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:
- University degree in Science or a B.Pharm degree.
- Minimum 2 years previous work experience as a Clinical Research Associate in Clinical Researches.
- Computer skills (especially MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint) are necessary.
Other important skills to be successful in this position are:
- Proficient analytical skills and the ability to influence and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Great communication skills (verbal and written).
- Good planning and organizational skills, project management skills and proven excellence in conduct of clinical trial activities from monitoring to management of multinational trials.
- Demonstrating cross-functional collaboration and teamwork.
- Good decision-making and problem-solving ability.
- Demonstrating agility in the ways of working, be self-motivated, be patient-centric and have a quality mindset as well as being result-oriented.
The applicant should reside in South Africa.
Desired Skills:
- Science or a B.Pharm degree
- Clinical Research
- Project Management
- Analytical
- Clinical Trials
About The Employer:
Working at Novo Nordisk
At Novo Nordisk we recognise that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and the communities we operate in.
We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. We are happy to discuss flexible working, depending on the role and subject to business needs.
Millions rely on us
To work for Novo Nordisk you will need the skills, dedication and ambition to change lives for the better for millions of patients living with diabetes and other chronic diseases. In exchange, we offer the chance to be part of a truly global workplace, where passion and engagement are met with opportunities for professional and personal development.
Deadline
10 March 2021
Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups as prescribed by Section 15 of the Employment Equity Act, No. 55 of 1998