(Senior) Clinical Research Associate

IQVIA LLC; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA LLC is seeking a passionate Clinical Research Associate to join the team and drive high-quality clinical trials. You will partner with investigative sites and cross-functional teams to ensure studies are executed with excellence, compliance, and patient focus.

The role emphasizes leading site monitoring visits, maintaining regulatory readiness, and delivering study milestones in a fast-paced environment. Your work will directly impact patient outcomes and trial success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, healthcare, or related field.
• 1.5+ years of on-site monitoring experience.
• Solid understanding of GCP, ICH, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute site monitoring visits (selection, initiation, routine, and close-out) in accordance with GCP/ICH guidelines.
• Build strong relationships with investigative sites to drive performance, recruitment, and engagement.
• Ensure protocol compliance, data integrity, and high-quality study execution.
• Proactively identify risks, resolve issues, and elevate when needed.
• Track and manage study progress, including regulatory approvals, enrollment, and data quality.
• Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to inspection readiness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful study delivery.

Skills

GCP/ICH knowledge

On-site monitoring

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences

Job description

Join a Team That’s Advancing Clinical Research

We’re looking for a passionate and driven Clinical Research Associate (CRA) to join our team and play a key role in delivering high-quality clinical trials. In this role, you’ll partner with investigative sites and cross-functional teams to ensure studies are executed with excellence, compliance, and patient focus.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and execute site monitoring visits (selection, initiation, routine, and close-out) in accordance with GCP/ICH guidelines
• Build strong relationships with investigative sites to drive performance, recruitment, and engagement
• Ensure protocol compliance, data integrity, and high-quality study execution
• Proactively identify risks, resolve issues, and elevate when needed
• Track and manage study progress, including regulatory approvals, enrollment, and data quality
• Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to inspection readiness
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure successful study delivery

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, healthcare, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 1.5+ years of on‑site monitoring experience
• Solid understanding of GCP, ICH, and regulatory requirements
• Strong communication, problem‑solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment

Why Join Us

Make a direct impact on advancing clinical research and improving patient outcomes.

Work alongside experienced, collaborative teams.

Opportunities for growth and career development.

Dynamic, fast‑paced environment where your contributions matter.

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 proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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.

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $90,200.00 - $175,100.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job‑related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part‑time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.

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.