Experienced Clinical Research Associate - Multi Sponsored

IQVIA; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA LLC is seeking a Site Monitoring professional to ensure sites conduct studies per protocol, regulatory requirements and sponsor expectations. You will perform monitoring visits, train site staff, and maintain essential study documentation.

Strong knowledge of GCP/ICH, plus 1 year on-site experience and Arabic/English proficiency, are required. The role involves collaboration with the study team and potential start-up support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in scientific discipline or health care preferred.
• At least 1 year of on-site monitoring experience.
• Good knowledge of GCP and ICH guidelines.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Written and spoken fluency in Arabic with good command of English.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage project timelines and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Perform site monitoring visits per scope of work and regulatory requirements (GCP/ICH).
• Engage sites to drive and track subject recruitment plan.
• Administer protocol training to sites and maintain regular communication.
• Evaluate site conduct for protocol adherence and quality issues.
• Track regulatory submissions, recruitment, CRF completion and data queries.
• Ensure TMF/ISF documents are complete and well-maintained.
• Create visit reports and follow-up letters; document actions.
• Collaborate with study team for project execution support.
• Support start-up activities and, if applicable, site financial management and invoicing.

Skills

GCP & ICH

On-site monitoring

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Arabic

English

Education

Bachelor's degree in scientific or health care

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Overview

Perform monitoring and site management work to ensure that sites are conducting the study(ies) and reporting study data as required by the study protocol, applicable regulations and guidelines, and sponsor requirements.

Essential Functions

• Perform site monitoring visits (selection, initiation, monitoring and close-out visits) in accordance with contracted scope of work and regulatory requirements, i.e., Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines
• Work with sites to adapt, drive, and track subject recruitment plan in line with project needs to enhance predictability.
• Administer protocol and related study training to assigned sites and establish regular lines of communication with sites to manage ongoing project expectations and issues.
• Evaluate the quality and integrity of study site practices related to the proper conduct of the protocol and adherence to applicable regulations. Escalate quality issues as appropriate.
• Manage the progress of assigned studies by tracking regulatory submissions and approvals, recruitment and enrollment, case report form (CRF) completion and submission, and data query generation and resolution. May support start-up phase.
• Ensure copies/originals (as required) site documents are available for filing in the Trial Master File (TMF) and verify that the Investigator's Site File (ISF) is maintained in accordance with GCP and local regulatory requirements.
• Create and maintain appropriate documentation regarding site management, monitoring visit findings and action plans by submitting regular visit reports, generating follow-up letters and other required study documentation.
• Collaborate and liaise with study team members for project execution support as appropriate.
• If applicable, may be accountable for supporting development of project subject recruitment plan on a per site basis.
• If applicable, may be accountable for site financial management according to executed clinical trial agreement and retrieve invoices according to local requirement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Degree in scientific discipline or health care preferred. Req
• Requires at least 1 year of on-site monitoring experience. Req
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree. Req
• Good knowledge of, and skill in applying, applicable clinical research regulatory requirements (i.e., Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines).
• Good therapeutic and protocol knowledge as provided in company training.
• Computer skills including proficiency in use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and use of a laptop computer and iPhone and iPad (where applicable).
• Written and verbal communication skills including fluency in Arabic good command of English language.
• Organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Effective time and financial management skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, and clients.

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 IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism. IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create connections that accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments. Everything we do is part of a journey to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. To get there, we seek out diverse talent with curious minds and a relentless commitment to innovation and impact. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of helping customers improve the lives of patients everywhere. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.