Job Advert: Study Coordinator (Limited Duration Contract) – Cape Town

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Contract Type: Limited Duration Contract (LDC)Seniority Level: Mid to Senior

Start Date: As soon as possible

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Study Coordinator with advanced project management and systems skills to support clinical research activities in Cape Town. This role is ideal for a detail‑oriented professional with a strong background in clinical trials, regulatory submissions, operational coordination, and data‑driven study support.

The successful candidate will work closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure studies are executed on time, within scope, and in full compliance with regulatory and quality standards. Candidates with proven ability in data collection, data capturing, and maintaining study systems will be strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee day‑to‑day clinical study activities.
• Support preparation, submission, and tracking of regulatory and ethics submissions.
• Manage study documentation, essential documents, and compliance readiness.
• Liaise effectively with investigators, site staff, vendors, and internal project teams.
• Track and update project timelines, deliverables, and study milestones.
• Maintain study files, logs, and systems (including eTMF, CTMS, trackers) with high accuracy.
• Conduct and oversee data collection, data entry, and quality checks to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Generate reports, status updates, and metric dashboards as required.
• Ensure adherence to ICH‑GCP, local regulatory guidelines, and SOPs.
• Provide operational support during monitoring visits, audits, and inspections.

Required Experience & Qualifications

Critical Experience Required

• Mid to Senior‑level experience in clinical research.
• Hands‑on experience with clinical trial project coordination and study management systems.
• Regulatory submissions experience (ethics committees, SAHPRA, local approvals).
• Strong understanding of ICH‑GCP, South African regulatory requirements, and clinical study operations.
• Proven experience in data collection, data capturing, and maintaining high‑quality study records.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and competing priorities.

Additional Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience within clinical trials or research operations.
• Strong organisational, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills.
• High proficiency in MS Office Suite and study systems (e.g., CTMS, eTMF, EDC, XLS‑based tools).
• Detail‑oriented with a structured approach to documentation and project tracking.

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