Senior Clinical Data Associate - South Africa (Remote) - FSP

When our values align, there's no limit to what we can achieve.

At Parexel, we all share the same goal - to improve the world's health. From clinical trials to regulatory, consulting, and market access, every clinical development solution we provide is underpinned by something special - a deep conviction in what we do.

Each of us, no matter what we do at Parexel, contributes to the development of a therapy that ultimately will benefit a patient. We take our work personally, we do it with empathy and we're committed to making a difference.

About Parexel

Parexel is a leading global clinical development partner delivering insights-driven clinical and consulting solutions to the life sciences industry. With 22,000+ employees worldwide, we partner with biopharmaceutical companies and research sites to design and deliver patient-focused clinical trials that broaden access and make research a care option for anyone, anywhere.

We work with focus, agility, and shared purpose, moving with urgency to address patient needs and accelerate the delivery of new therapies. We embrace bold thinking, adapt quickly to change, and continually raise the bar for the speed and quality of clinical research. We are expanding our team and seeking talented individuals to help drive industry-leading innovation, With Heart®.

About the Role

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, and 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a small clinical study or co-lead larger studies with moderate guidance.
• Support multiple clinical studies while ensuring high standards of data quality and delivery.
• Manage and monitor data management activities performed by CROs and external vendors.
• Review study protocols and evaluate data capture requirements, including electronic Case Report Form (eCRF) design.
• Collaborate with CRAs, programmers, study managers, and statisticians to develop annotated eCRFs and CRF completion guidelines.
• Develop data edit check specifications and generate study data listings as required.
• Coordinate the design, testing, and issue resolution of Electronic Data Capture systems in accordance with company standards.
• Develop and maintain study Data Management Plans and supporting documentation
• Perform query management, external data reconciliations, and Serious Adverse Event reconciliation activities.
• Support database upgrades, migrations, user acceptance testing, database freeze activities, and database lock activities.
• Maintain study workbooks and data management files while ensuring inspection readiness.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of data management SOPs, work instructions, and process documentation.

Candidate Profile

You'll thrive in this role if you bring:

• 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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 and Compensation

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

If this job does not sound like the next step in your career, but perhaps you know someone who would be a perfect fit, send them the link to apply.

We believe in flexibility, growth, and creating space for people to do their best work. Join us and be part of a team where your contributions help shape the future of clinical research.

Parexel is a leading global clinical research organization (CRO) providing insights-driven Clinical and Consulting solutions to the world’s life sciences industry. Leveraging deep local knowledge and a global breadth of clinical, regulatory and therapeutic expertise, our professionals worldwide work in partnership with biopharmaceutical leaders, emerging innovators and sites to design and deliver clinical trials with patients in mind — broadening access and making clinical research a care option for anyone, anywhere.

Our proven track record spans 40+ years and drives us forward, advancing clinical research in healthcare’s most complex areas while harnessing innovation to drive efficiencies across every phase of the clinical development process. Our insights-driven approach, proven delivery and trusted execution are accelerating the delivery of life-changing treatments to patients — With Heart.™