Clinical Research Associate II

IQVIA; Reading; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global provider of healthcare solutions is seeking a Clinical Research Associate II based in the UK. This position offers remote working with travel across the UK and Ireland. Key responsibilities include monitoring clinical sites, managing trial protocols, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have a life science degree and experience in independent on-site monitoring. This role does not offer UK visa sponsorship.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge medicines

Qualifications

• Experience of independent on-site monitoring.
• Successfully managed multiple clinical trial protocols.
• In-depth knowledge of GCP and ICH guidelines.
• Life science degree or equivalent industry experience.
• Flexibility to travel to sites.

Responsibilities

• Perform site monitoring visits in accordance with GCP and ICH guidelines.
• Work with sites to enhance subject recruitment plans.
• Administer protocol training to assigned sites.
• Evaluate study site practices for compliance.
• Manage study progress and resolve data queries.
• Maintain documentation for Trial Master File.
• Collaborate with study team members for support.

Skills

Independent on-site monitoring

Clinical trial protocol management

Knowledge of GCP

Knowledge of ICH guidelines

Flexibility to travel

Education

Life science degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Join IQVIA on Our Mission to Drive Healthcare Forward!

IQVIA's Real World Evidence team are seeking a Clinical Research Associate II. The position is UK based and offers remote working with travel to sites across the UK and Ireland.

Why IQVIA?

• IQVIA is recognized as #1 in its category on the 2025 Fortune® World’s Most Admired Companies™ list for the FOURTH consecutive year!
• We offer genuine career development opportunities for those who want to grow as part of the organization.
• The chance to work on cutting edge medicines at the forefront of new medicines development.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• Experience of independent on-site monitoring.
• You have successfully managed multiple clinical trial protocols across diverse investigative sites.
• In depth knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines
• Life science degree educated or equivalent industry experience
• Flexibility to travel to sites.

Apply today and forge a career with greater purpose, make an impact, and never stop learning!

*Please note - this role is not eligible for UK visa sponsorship*

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