Centralized Monitoring Assistant, Office Based South Africa
IQVIA
We are seeking a detail‑oriented and proactive Centralized Monitoring Assistant to provide essential administrative and operational support to our clinical study management teams. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment and is eager to grow within clinical operations.
Job Overview
Provide project support to clinical study teams while ensuring all activities comply with SOPs, policies, GCP, and regulatory requirements. Contribute to high‑quality project delivery by consistently meeting established timelines and performance metrics.
Key Responsibilities
Complete all required role-specific training.
Provide administrative support to the clinical study team, including preparing study trackers, running system reports, distributing status updates, and following up on outstanding items.
Assist in updating and maintaining study systems and ensuring data accuracy within project timelines.
Support Clinical Study Managers (CMs) by preparing i‑site packs and generating required reports.
Handle access management tasks such as processing access requests and coordinating with relevant vendors.
Collaborate with Technical Solution Specialists on Excel formulations and front‑end system configurations.
Review site-level Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and site performance in line with the Central Monitoring Plan.
Identify and escalate site-level risks or issues early in the study lifecycle.
Monitor site performance and recommend timely corrective actions (e.g., calls, triggered monitoring visits).
Review the effectiveness of actions taken and suggest further actions when needed.
Contribute to the development and review of the Study Central Monitoring Plan.
Attend project meetings, including Kick-Off and weekly team meetings, as required.
Ensure adherence to customer requirements and activities outlined in the Statement of Work (SOW).
Qualifications and Skills:
B Sc Degree in Life Sciences
Requires minimum of 6 months relevant experience
Basic knowledge of applicable research and regulatory requirements
Good working knowledge of MS Office
Effective written and verbal communication skills including good command of English language
Effective time management skills
Results and detail-oriented approach to work delivery and output
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com
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