Clinical Associate (Clinical Project Assistant)
- Johannesburg
- Clinical Operations
- ICON Full Service & Corporate Support
- Office Based
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- Full Service Division
About the role
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ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation. From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and government and public health organisations.
With our patients at the centre of all that we do, we help to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life.
Our people are our greatest strength, are at the core of our culture, and the driving force behind our success. ICON people have a mission to succeed and a passion that ensures what we do, we do well.
Role:
- Recognize, exemplify, and adhere to ICON's values which center around our culture of accountability, integrity, partnership, collaboration, and excellence in delivery.
- Acquire knowledge of ICH GCP, the conduct of clinical trials and governing regulations, relevant ICON SOPs, ICON internal tracking systems and client SOPs / client systems (when applicable).
- Support the project teams with the set-up, organization, and maintenance of clinical study documentation (e.g., Study Files, CRFs, etc.) and guidelines (as appropriate) including preparation for internal/external audits, final reconciliation and archival.
- Share in the responsibility in the quality control audits of clinical study documentation (e.g., Study Files, CRF Files, Monitoring Files, etc.) to ensure study files are always inspection ready.
- Facilitate and coordinate ordering/dispatching and tracking of trial materials (e.g., CRFs, diary cards, lab supplies, drug supplies, and study binders) as appropriate.
- Run, review, and analyze study reports for accuracy and work with the project teams to ensure updates are completed correctly.
- Assist in the tracking and distribution of safety reports.
- Assist with, and attend the Project team meetings, and corresponding activities preparation, generation of meeting minutes and agendas.
- To assist in the production of slides, overheads, etc., as needed for project, departmental, sponsor and/or business development presentations.
- To assist with the coordination of various status and tracking reports including but not limited to team member tracking and training.
To be successful in the role, you will have:
- Associate degree in nursing OR;
- Bachelor’s degree or local equivalent, in life sciences or related discipline.
- Prior experience in clinical research as a CTA, Study Coordinator, etc.
- Excellent command of English and the local language
Benefits of Working in ICON:
Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our people. That’s why we are committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture – one where we challenge you with engaging work and where every experience adds to your professional development.
At ICON, our focus is to provide you with a comprehensive and competitive total reward package that comprises, not only an excellent level of base pay, but also a wide range of variable pay and recognition programs. In addition, our best-in-class employee benefits, supportive policies and wellbeing initiatives are tailored to support you and your family at all stages of your career - both now, and into the future.
ICON, including subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and 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.
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