Project Manager (CRO - Biometrics) - Home Based (South Africa)

Location: Remote, based within South Africa; listed locations include Bloemfontein, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban, Free State, Gauteng, Western Cape, KZN, North West, and Eastern Cape.

Company

hirify.global is a data-focused clinical research organization supporting pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device industries with clinical trial data and regulatory submission services.

What you will do

• Develop budgets, understand cost models, manage financial KPIs, invoice according to payment schedules, and update revenue projections.
• Control project scope through project management and change management processes.
• Develop project timelines, use Microsoft Project advanced functions, manage task constraints, and communicate critical path milestones.
• Execute day-to-day project activities, identify risks, escalate and resolve issues, and collaborate with functional line management.
• Manage at least one key account, strengthen client relationships, develop account growth plans, and target a minimum of 10% annual revenue growth.
• Participate in or lead RFIs/RFPs, capabilities meetings, and bid defenses.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in project coordination, project management, or a similar field.
• Expert knowledge of scientific principles and concepts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and intermediate Excel skills such as HLOOKUP, VLOOKUP, and PivotTables.
• Good communication, organizational, and collaboration skills, with the ability to understand needs and solve problems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with 21 CFR Part 11, FDA, and GCP requirements.
• Basic understanding of CROs, scientific and clinical data terminology, and the drug development process.
• Understanding of general ICH, 21 CFR Part 11, and ISO 9001:2000 requirements.

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience with clinical trials and pharmaceutical development.
• Familiarity with current ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 standards.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with remote work from within South Africa.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Supportive, innovative organization with a focus on employee retention.
• Work with pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device clients on clinical research projects.