Sr. CRA 1 - Single Sponsor Dedicated

IQVIA; Reading; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA is seeking an experienced Senior Clinical Research Associate to monitor and manage sites in the UK, ensuring protocol compliance and data quality. You will perform site visits, train sites, and collaborate with study teams to keep projects on schedule.

Requirements include a life sciences or health care degree, 2+ years on-site monitoring, GCP/ICH knowledge, and strong English communication. The role is full-time and based on-site in Reading, UK.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline or health care.
• At least 2 years of on-site monitoring experience.
• Strong knowledge of GCP/ICH regulatory requirements.
• Therapeutic and protocol knowledge from company training.
• Proficient in Word/Excel/PowerPoint; comfortable with laptop and mobile devices.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Good time and financial management abilities.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Perform site monitoring visits (selection, initiation, monitoring, close-out) per scope of work and GCP.
• Collaborate with sites to drive recruitment plans and track project progress.
• Administer protocol training and maintain regular communication with sites.
• Evaluate site conduct and regulatory compliance; escalate issues as needed.
• Track regulatory submissions, recruitment, CRF completion and data queries.
• Maintain TMF/ISF documentation and site files per regulatory requirements.
• Document visit findings and action plans and share reports with study team.
• Support project start-up activities and site financial management as applicable.

Skills

Site monitoring

GCP/ICH knowledge

English proficiency

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences or health care

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom

Full time

R1524547

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

Job Overview

Perform monitoring and site management work to ensure that sites are conducting the study(ies) and reporting study data as required by the study protocol, applicable regulations and guidelines, and sponsor requirements.

Essential Functions

• Perform site monitoring visits (selection, initiation, monitoring and close-out visits) in accordance with contracted scope of work and Good Clinical Practice.
• 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.
• 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

• Bachelor's Degree Degree in scientific discipline or health care preferred. Req
• Requires at least 2 years of on-site monitoring experience. Req
• 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.
• Good therapeutic and protocol knowledge as provided in company training.
• Computer skills including proficiency in use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and use of a laptop computer and iPhone and iPad (where applicable).
• Written and verbal communication skills including good command of English language.
• Organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Effective time and financial management skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, and clients.

Please note - this role is not eligible for UK 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

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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 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.

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