Sr. Clinical Research Associate, IQVIA

IQVIA; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 101,600 - 169,300; Full time

Job summary

A leading clinical research organization in Bloomington, Illinois is looking for a Senior Clinical Research Associate 1 to oversee site monitoring and management for various studies. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree and at least 2 years of on-site monitoring experience, along with good knowledge of GCP and clinical research regulations. The base pay ranges from $101,600 to $169,300, depending on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 2 years of on-site monitoring experience.
• Good knowledge of clinical research regulatory requirements, GCP, and ICH guidelines.
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Perform site monitoring visits including selection, initiation, and close‑out.
• Evaluate quality and integrity of study site practices; escalate as needed.
• Manage progress of assigned studies by tracking submissions and recruitment.

Skills

On-site monitoring experience

Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

Knowledge of clinical research regulatory requirements

Education

Bachelor's Degree in scientific discipline or health care

Job description

Job Overview

IQVIA is hiring Senior Clinical Research Associate 1 with experience in oncology, cardiovascular, renal, metabolic, CNS, obesity (GLP‑1), diabetes, GI, MASH/NASH, dermatology, or respiratory. 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 in scientific discipline or health care preferred.
• Requires at least 2 years of on‑site monitoring experience.
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.
• Good knowledge of, and skill in applying, applicable clinical research regulatory requirements.
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines.
• Good therapeutic and protocol knowledge as provided in company training.

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.

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $101,600.00 - $169,300.00. 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.