Clinical Research Associate - Ireland

IQVIA; Dublin; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent salary and benefits package

Car allowance

Career development opportunities

Work on cutting-edge medicines

Job summary

IQVIA is seeking a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) in Dublin, Ireland to manage clinical sites and contribute to trials across various therapeutic areas including Oncology, Neurology, and Diabetes.

The role offers a permanent contract, excellent work/life balance, and opportunities for career development within the clinical FSP business. Candidates should have a degree in Life Sciences and at least 12 months of monitoring experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months of independent on-site monitoring experience.
• In-depth GCP knowledge.
• Flexibility to travel nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor clinical sites across Ireland.
• Collaborate with sites on recruitment plans.
• Provide training for protocols and studies.

Skills

Site management

On-site monitoring

Time management

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Degree in Life Sciences or equivalent nursing experience

Job description

IQVIA™ is the leading human data science company focused on helping healthcare clients find unparalleled insights and better solutions for patients. Formed through the merger of IMS Health and Quintiles, IQVIA offers a broad range of solutions that harness the power of healthcare data, domain expertise, transformative technology, and advanced analytics to drive healthcare forward.

Clinical FSP Business

IQVIA clinical FSP business is unique. Our teams are dedicated to a single sponsor partner, where the common goal is quality delivery for our clients. We set ourselves apart with collaboration and face to face contact both at start up and during the clinical study.

Leadership recognises the skills, talent and experience of our clinical teams and strives to build upon this as the function evolves and grows. Our managers understand the sponsors priorities and the individual aspects of each model. Focus is given to career development from day one, including new hire orientation and onboarding, day to day problem solving and training and development.

Unique to the FSP model, our team contributes to the pipelines of the specific sponsor and therefore our CRAs are ‘indication and molecule experts’. Additionally, IQVIA’s FSP business works with the Sponsors SOP’s, creating more continuity for both parties.

Our models offer excellent opportunities for experienced CRA’s to expand their knowledge and skills.

What we Offer

• Excellent salary and benefits package
• Car allowance
• We invest in keeping our teams stable, so workload is consistent
• We offer genuine career development opportunities for those who want to grow as part of the organisation
• We give the chance to work on cutting edge medicines, right at the forefront of new medicine development

Role Details

• Working in partnership with a single-sponsor
• Usually allocated to 1-2 protocols (likely to be in the areas of Oncology, Neurology, Immunology and/or Diabetes)
• On site between 6 and 8 days per month, dependant on the sponsor
• All CRAs and SCRAs are allocated a dedicated IQVIA Line Manager
• Permanent employment contract
• Fantastic work/life balance
• Sponsor model has reduced travel (approx. 30% or less) due to using ‘Fit for Purpose Monitoring’ which incorporates remote monitoring therefore there is less need for on-site visits

Responsibilities

• Site management and monitoring activities across the country
• Work with sites to adapt, drive and track subject recruitment plan
• Provide protocol and study training to the assigned sites
• Create and maintain monitoring visit reports and action plans
• If appropriate, co-monitor, train and mentor junior members of the team

To become part of our team, you should:

• Have a degree in Life Sciences or have equivalent experience within a nursing background.
• Have at least 12 months of independent on-site monitoring experience
• Be experienced in handling multiple protocols across a variety of drug indications with good time management skills
• Have in depth GCP knowledge
• Be flexible with the ability to travel nationwide
• Hold a full driving license
• Possess strong communication, written and presentation skills are a must (must have fluency in English)
• Whatever your career goals, we are here to ensure you get there!

Please note - this role is not eligible for VISA sponsorship

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