Research Associate

IQVIA LLC; Folly Gate; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

AI-powered career advancement

Mentorship opportunities

Flexible working

Well-being support

Job summary

IQVIA UK cFSP team is growing and seeking experienced Clinical Research Associates in South West England. The role involves on-site monitoring across the lifecycle of interventional studies, ensuring GCP/ICH compliance, trainee protocol delivery, and strong site collaboration.

Required are at least 2 years of independent on-site monitoring, a degree in a scientific field, and confidence with AI tools. UK right to work is required; visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• 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 GCP and ICH guidelines.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and clients.
• Full UK right to work; visa sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Perform site monitoring visits (selection, initiation, monitoring and close-out visits) per contract scope and regulatory requirements (GCP/ICH).
• Work with sites to adapt and track subject recruitment plan to enhance predictability.
• Administer protocol and study training to sites and maintain regular communication to manage expectations and issues.
• Evaluate quality and integrity of site practices and escalate quality issues as needed.
• Manage progress of studies by tracking regulatory submissions, recruitment, CRF completion, data queries; may support start-up.
• Ensure site documents are available for TMF filing and ISF is maintained per GCP/local regs.
• Create and maintain documentation on site management, visit findings and action plans; submit visit reports and follow-up letters.
• Collaborate with study team for project execution support.

Skills

Site monitoring

GCP/ICH

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

AI tools

Science degree

Education

Degree in scientific discipline / health care

Job description

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

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

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, 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

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