Research Associate - Oncology

Iqvia Cfsp; Yateley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA cFSP is seeking experienced Clinical Research Associates in the UK to perform on-site monitoring visits and ensure adherence to GCP and ICH guidelines. You will collaborate with sites to manage recruitment plans, deliver protocol training, and maintain regulatory documentation across diverse investigative sites.

Ideal candidates have 18+ months of independent monitoring, proven site management experience, and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Good Clinical Practice and ICH guidelines.
• Experience conducting on-site monitoring visits and managing site communications.
• Life science degree or equivalent industry experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform site monitoring visits (selection, initiation, monitoring and close-out) in line with GCP/ICH and contracted scope.
• Coordinate with sites to support recruitment plans and project timelines.
• Administer protocol training and maintain regular site communications and issue management.
• Evaluate site practices for protocol compliance and regulatory adherence; escalate as needed.
• Track regulatory submissions, enrollment, CRF completion and data queries; support start-up activities.
• Maintain TMF/ISF documentation and ensure filing per regulatory requirements.
• Prepare visit reports and follow-up correspondence; collaborate with study team on execution.

Skills

GCP knowledge

ICH guidelines

On-site monitoring

Travel flexibility

Education

Life science degree

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

• A minimum of 18 months 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

IQVIA cFSP (sponsor-dedicated) are seeking experienced Clinical Research Associates in the UK.

With access to world-class training and professional development, we'll give you the tools you need to create the career you want.

Why IQVIA?

IQVIA is recognized as #1 in its category on the 2026 Fortune® World's Most Admired Companies list for the fifth 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.

IQVIA has access to significant data pools allowing better site selection and recruitment. This helps drive performance of sites making the CRA role more efficient and discussions at site more productive.

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