SR CRA I

IQVIA LLC; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA UK is seeking a Senior Clinical Research Associate to join our Site Management team in the United Kingdom. You will monitor interventional studies, liaise with sites, and ensure regulatory compliance across the trial process.

Role emphasizes site visits, recruitment tracking, training, and maintaining high quality study documentation. Flexible working arrangements support work‑life balance and career growth within IQVIA.

Qualifications

• Requires 3–5 years on‑site monitoring experience in interventional studies.
• Good knowledge of GCP and ICH guidelines.
• Degree in scientific discipline or equivalent experience.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with sites and sponsors.

Responsibilities

• Perform site monitoring visits per contract scope and regulatory requirements.
• Drive and track subject recruitment plans to meet project needs.
• Administer protocol training to sites and maintain regular communication.
• Evaluate site practices for protocol conduct and regulatory adherence.
• Escalate quality issues as needed to ensure compliance.
• Track regulatory submissions, recruitment, CRF completion, and data queries.
• Support start‑up phase when needed.
• Maintain TMF/ISF filing and site documentation.
• Collaborate with study team for project execution.

Skills

Site monitoring

Regulatory knowledge

Relationship building

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in science/healthcare

Job description

Why IQVIA?

Join IQVIA on our mission to accelerate innovation for a healthier world! IQVIA’s Site Management (full service / multi-sponsor) team is growing and seeking Senior Clinical Research Associates in the UK. Genuine 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 3-5 years on‑site monitoring experience of interventional studies
• 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
• Please note - this position is not eligible for 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

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.

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.