Clinical Research Associate, South West England

IQVIA LLC; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Mentorship opportunities

Flexible working

Well-being support

Awards recognition

Job summary

IQVIA UK is seeking experienced Clinical Research Associates to join the cFSP team in the South West England. The role focuses on on-site monitoring, recruitment planning, regulatory compliance, and site training to ensure trial integrity and patient safety.

Candidates should have at least 2 years of independent monitoring experience in interventional studies, with knowledge of GCP/ICH and UK regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 2 years independent on-site monitoring experience of interventional studies.
• Experience across start-up, enrolment, maintenance, close-out.
• Knowledge of GCP/ICH guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Full UK right to work; visa sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Perform site monitoring visits (selection, initiation, monitoring and close-out) per GCP/ICH guidelines.
• Partner with sites to drive subject recruitment plans aligned with project needs.
• Administer protocol training and maintain regular communication with sites.
• Evaluate site quality and adherence to regulatory requirements and escalate issues as needed.
• Track regulatory submissions, recruitment, CRF completion, and data queries.
• May support start-up activities and TMF/ISF documentation.

Skills

On-site monitoring

Study start-up

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Scientific discipline or healthcare degree

Job description

Join IQVIA on our mission to accelerate innovation for a healthier world! IQVIA UK's cFSP (sponsor-dedicated) team is growing and seeking experienced Clinical Research Associates in South West England.

Why IQVIA?

• Career development opportunities to grow as we grow AI-powered career advancement through our internal talent marketplace,
• Career Connections Mentorship opportunities across the organisation via Employee Resource Groups
• Flexible working to assist work-life balance and professional success
• Well-being support covering your physical, mental, and financial health
• Awards 2026 'Glassdoor Best Place to Work in the UK' #1 in category - 2026 Fortune® World's Most Admired Companies™ list (for the FIFTH consecutive year!)
• Brandon Hall Excellence Award for Learning & 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

• Requires at least 2 years independent on-site monitoring experience of interventional studies
• Experience across start-up, enrolment, maintenance, close-out
• Digital literacy, including confidence using AI tools in a professional setting
• Degree in scientific discipline / health care or equivalent industry experience
• 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
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and clients
• Full UK right to work required, this position is not eligible for 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

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.