Dr. Nontokozo Yusuff
Medical Study Manager
Dr. Nontokozo Yusuff is an experienced medical professional with over a decade of experience in medicine, including more than five years in clinical research. She began her career in clinical practice after graduating from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, in 2012. After completing her internship and community service, she spent several years working in general medical practice before transitioning into clinical research in 2018 as a Sub-Investigator and Medical Officer.
Since then, she has held roles as a Clinical Research Physician, Sub-Investigator, and Principal Investigator on multiple global trials. Her expertise spans trial management, pharmacovigilance, and patient safety, with contributions to Phase I-III multicenter studies across various therapeutic areas.
In 2025, she returned to research as a Medical Study Manager, where she now oversees study execution, protocol development, and safety monitoring. Dr. Yusuff is committed to ensuring regulatory compliance and scientific integrity in clinical trials while supporting stakeholders throughout the study lifecycle.
Background & Credentials
Expertise & Specialization
- General Medicine & Clinical Practice
- Trial Management
- Pharmacovigilance
- Study Protocol Development
- Participant Safety & Risk Monitoring
- Regulatory Compliance
Certifications
- Pharmacovigilance
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
- Clinical Trial Management
Education & Training
- MBChB, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (2012)
Years of Experience
- 10+ years in medicine, including 5+ years in clinical research
Experience
Total Years of Experience: 10+ years in medicine, including 5+ years in clinical research.
Career Journey: Dr. Yusuff completed her medical degree in 2012 and began her career in clinical medicine, completing her internship and community service before working as a general practitioner for several years. In 2018, she transitioned into research as a Sub-Investigator and Medical Officer, contributing to multiple studies. In 2019, she joined a global clinical trial organization as a Clinical Research Physician, where she was later promoted to Clinical Research Physician II. She worked as both a Sub-Investigator and a Principal Investigator on international trials from 2019 to 2023. After a brief return to general medical practice, she resumed her career in research in 2025, taking on the role of Medical Study Manager.
Key Contributions: Extensive experience in both clinical medicine and research, ensuring patient safety, conducting clinical assessments, and overseeing regulatory compliance.
Medical & Clinical Trials Experience:
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General medical practice, patient care, and disease management.
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Phase I-III, multicenter clinical trials.
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Therapeutic areas: Vaccines, Asthma, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis, NASH, Crohn’s disease, Hypercholesterolemia, Obesity, Diabetic Gastroparesis, and Major Depressive Disorder.
Role in the Company
As the Medical Study Manager, Dr. Yusuff collaborates with internal and external stakeholders on protocol development, ensuring scientific and regulatory standards are met. She serves as the primary medical point of contact throughout the study lifecycle, providing medical guidance and safety oversight.
Key Responsibilities:
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Monitor participant safety and oversee safety documentation.
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Organize and conduct safety monitoring reviews.
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Conduct clinical assessments, including eligibility determination, physical examinations, and data interpretation.
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Support the commercial team with proposals and provide scientific insights for reports.
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Assist in study start-up and provide medical expertise for trial execution.