CRA II - IQVIA Biotech

IQVIA; Reading; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA Biotech in Reading is seeking an on-site Clinical Research Associate to join a fast-paced team. You will perform site monitoring visits, ensure regulatory compliance, and support site recruitment and data management across oncology studies.

You will coordinate with site staff, train investigators, and maintain essential study documentation, including TMF/ISF, while upholding GCP and ICH standards. This role offers a clear career path within a global CRO focused on biotech partnerships.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years of on-site monitoring experience.
• Experience monitoring Oncology studies required.
• Bachelor's Degree in scientific discipline or health care preferred.
• Knowledge of GCP/ICH guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Strong written and verbal English communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform site monitoring visits (selection, initiation, monitoring and close-out visits) in line with GCP/ICH and contract scope.
• Support site recruitment plans to align with project needs and improve predictability.
• Administer protocol and related study training to sites and maintain regular communication.
• Evaluate site practices for protocol conduct and regulatory compliance; escalate issues as needed.
• Track regulatory submissions, recruitment, CRF completion, data queries, and overall study progress; may assist start-up.
• Ensure site documents are filed in the TMF and ISF is maintained per GCP/ICH and local requirements.
• Create and maintain documentation on site management, monitoring findings and action plans; submit visit reports.
• Collaborate with study team for project execution support.
• May assist in developing site recruitment plans per site and, if applicable, site financial management.

Skills

Site monitoring

English language

Education

Bachelor's degree in scientific discipline or health care

Tools

GCP/ICH knowledge

Job description

Join IQVIA Biotech – Where Innovation Meets Impact

At IQVIA Biotech, we specialize in partnering with smaller biotech and emerging biopharma companies, creating a uniquely dynamic and fast-paced environment. Here, you won’t just be part of the process—you’ll be at the forefront of it. You'll gain early insights into groundbreaking therapies and novel diseases, often before they reach the broader scientific community.

If you're passionate about innovation and eager to make a real difference in the world of biotech, this is your opportunity to thrive.

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) verify that the Investigator's Site File (ISF) is maintained in accordance with GCP / ICH 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

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience of on-site monitoring experience.
• Experience monitoring Oncology studies required.
• Bachelor's Degree in scientific discipline or health care preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.
• Basic knowledge of, and skill in applying, applicable clinical research regulatory requirements (i.e., Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines).
• Written and verbal communication skills including good command of English language.

Please note -this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship; full UK right to work is required

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.