[Hiring] Senior Clinical Data Associate @Parexel

Role Description

We are seeking a Senior Clinical Data Associate to join our team in South Africa in a remote capacity. As a Senior Clinical Data Associate, you will support global clinical research programs by delivering high-quality data management activities across Phase I-IV clinical studies. This position plays a key role in clinical data quality, regulatory compliance, study execution, and cross-functional collaboration.

You will partner with clinical teams, statisticians, programmers, CRAs, vendors, and study management teams to ensure accurate and timely data collection, review, reconciliation, and database management activities. Responsibilities include:

• Supporting and leading data management activities
• Coordinating Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems
• Developing study documentation
• Contributing to database lock and study deliverables

You will join a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment dedicated to a single sponsor and supporting important commercial and development programs worldwide. This role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to clinical research that advances new therapies while expanding your expertise across data management processes, clinical technologies, and cross-functional study operations.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and organizational skills
• Experience working within clinical research and regulated pharmaceutical or biotechnology environments
• The ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams as well as with external partners and vendors
• A patient-focused mindset with a commitment to data quality and regulatory compliance
• Comfort working with Electronic Data Capture systems, clinical databases, and multiple technology platforms

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a scientific or healthcare-related field
• At least five years' experience in Data Management within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
• Understanding of Phase I-IV clinical studies and demonstrated ability to perform core Data Management activities and work with vendors
• Knowledge of ICH/FDA guidance, CDISC standards, GCDMP, 21 CFR Part 11, MedDRA, WHO Drug Dictionaries, and related industry standards
• Experience with Electronic Data Capture systems and clinical data management technologies; RAVE experience is strongly preferred
• Strong communication, organization, technical, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Oncology or CNS therapeutic areas
• Experience supporting Phase III pivotal studies

Benefits

• Medical Aid Contribution
• Gap Cover
• Life Assurance
• Provident Fund (8%)
• 13th Cheque