Experienced Clinical Research Associate

IQVIA; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA UK is expanding its cFSP team and seeks experienced Clinical Research Associates to monitor interventional studies on-site in the UK. You will conduct site visits, manage recruitment plans and ensure protocol training and communications with sites are robust.

Role requires at least 2 years of on-site monitoring experience, strong GCP/ICH knowledge, and full UK right to work. The position offers growth within a globally leading clinical research organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of on-site monitoring experience for interventional studies.
• Degree in scientific discipline, health care or equivalent industry experience.
• Solid knowledge of GCP/ICH guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Full UK right to work; visa sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Perform site monitoring visits (selection, initiation, monitoring and close-out) per contract and GCP/ICH.
• Collaborate with sites to drive recruitment plans and improve predictability.
• Administer protocol training to sites and maintain regular communication.
• Evaluate site practices for protocol conduct and regulatory adherence; escalate issues.
• Track regulatory submissions, recruitment, CRF completion and data queries; support start-up phase.
• Ensure site documents are filed in the TMF and ISF maintained.
• Create and maintain documentation on site management, visit findings and action plans.
• Coordinate with study team for project execution support.

Skills

On-site monitoring

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Degree in scientific discipline

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.

Why IQVIA?

• Career development opportunities to grow as we grow
• 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 on-site monitoring experience of interventional studies
• Degree in scientific discipline or 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

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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

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