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IQVIA; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA in the UK is recruiting a Senior Clinical Research Associate to monitor interventional studies, ensure GCP/ICH compliance, and support site management within a diverse, multi-sponsor environment.

You will lead on-site visits, drive site recruitment plans, train site staff, and collaborate with the study team to maintain TMF integrity and timely data delivery.

Qualifications

• Requires 3–5 years of on-site monitoring experience in interventional studies.
• Degree in scientific discipline or healthcare.
• Strong knowledge of GCP and ICH guidelines.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and clients.

Responsibilities

• Perform site monitoring visits (selection, initiation, monitoring and close-out) in accordance with contracted scope of work and regulatory requirements (GCP/ICH).
• Work with sites to adapt, drive, and track subject recruitment plan to enhance predictability.
• Administer protocol and study training to assigned sites and maintain regular communication with sites to manage expectations and issues.
• Evaluate the quality and integrity of site practices related to protocol conduct and regulatory adherence; escalate issues as needed.
• Manage progress of assigned studies by tracking regulatory submissions, recruitment/enrollment, CRF completion and data query resolution; may support start-up.
• Ensure copies/originals site documents are filed in TMF and ISF maintained per GCP/local regs.
• Create and maintain documentation regarding site management, monitoring findings and action plans via visit reports and follow-up letters.
• Collaborate with study team members for project execution support.

Skills

Site monitoring

GCP knowledge

ICH guidelines

Regulatory compliance

Relationship management

Education

Scientific discipline degree

Healthcare degree or equivalent

Job description

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.

Why IQVIA?

• 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

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