About the Company:
TASK is a South African headquartered, multinational clinical research institute that conducts clinical trials to determine the treatment effects of novel medicinal products or devices in healthcare and offers services in conducting complex clinical trials in a wide variety of therapeutic areas. We are engaged in grants and international consortia in tuberculosis (TB) and other infectious diseases. The high incidence of tuberculosis in our region illustrates the great need for better diagnostic tests and more effective treatments for TB. Our focus is on clinical trials with novel anti-tuberculosis drugs and new drug combinations which we perform in drug susceptible and drug resistant TB at various sites.
Overall Purpose of the Position:
As part of our dynamic team, the Scientific Officer will contribute to the conception, oversight, and coordination of various scientific aspects in clinical research. The expertise will support the Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) in project planning, management, grant applications, and represent our company at high-level conferences and similar events.
Key Performance Areas (KPA’s) & Responsibilities includes, but not limited to:
Trial and Grant Management
- Provide strategic scientific and medical guidance across clinical trials, ensuring protocol adherence, regulatory compliance (FDA, SAHPRA, etc.), and ethical standards.
- Collaborate with investigators, project teams, and site staff for effective trial execution, addressing protocol deviations, safety, and compliance issues.
- Provide mentorship and capacity development opportunities to investigators and supporting teams.
- Support or lead grant applications, funding management, and project reporting requirements, coordinating closely with the Chief Science Officer (CSO).
- Design and refine trial protocols, study methodologies, and ensure Good Clinical Practice (GCP) alignment, actively engaging in risk assessments and safety monitoring.
- Coordinate internal meetings to discuss project updates and problem-solving and contribute to the continuous improvement of trial processes.
Dissemination and Stakeholder Engagement
- Oversee dissemination activities, including the preparation of scientific manuscripts, presentations, and reports for conferences and publication.
- Build and maintain professional relationships with key stakeholders, including sponsors, partners, state representatives, and research collaborators.
- Represent the organisation at national and international scientific meetings, courses, and conferences, acting as a spokesperson on scientific initiatives when required.
Ideal Requirements
- MBChB and HPCSA registration (a masters or PhD in healthcare or similar qualification is advantageous)
- At least 2 years of experience in clinical research, and relevant qualification (Good Clinical Practice) in clinical research
- A good understanding of science and research methodology (Grant and protocol writing experience is advantageous)
- A special interest and preferably some experience in TB research
Key Personal Inherent Characteristics
- Strong interpersonal skills
- An excellent communicator, verbal, written and listening, with all relevant stakeholders
- Strong influencing skills, team leader
- Demonstrates company culture, values and core competencies
- Scientific English fluency
Details:
Area: Parow
Contract Type: Permanent
Applications Close: 22 November 2024 at 11h00
Please indicate in your application that you are applying for the above-mentioned position.
If you have not received a response within one month, your application was most likely unsuccessful.
TASK reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement and not fill the above-mentioned vacancy at any stage during the recruitment process.
Meeting our employment equity goals will be acknowledged during the recruitment process.
By responding to this advert and sending your cv, cover letter and/or any other documentation, you are consenting to TASK processing your personal information as contained in the furnished documents. TASK may process your personal information for recruitment purposes for suitable posts that may arise within the organisation. You agree that you have familiarised yourself with South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act and understand your rights and obligations under this Act.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Application Question(s):
- What are your monthly gross salary expectations (before deductions)?
- What is your notice period?
Application Deadline: 2024/11/22
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