Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Reading, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of CRA 2 at IQVIA Biotech involves site monitoring visits and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements in a dynamic biotech environment. The position requires collaboration with study sites to enhance subject recruitment and manage project expectations. Candidates will evaluate site practices and maintain documentation related to study management. This is an opportunity for individuals passionate about innovation in biotech to make a significant impact.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform site monitoring visits in accordance with regulatory requirements and contracted scope of work.
- Work with sites to adapt and track subject recruitment plans.
- Administer protocol training to assigned sites and manage ongoing project expectations.
- Evaluate study site practices for compliance with protocols and regulations.
- Manage study progress by tracking regulatory submissions, recruitment, and data resolution.
- Ensure proper filing of site documents in the Trial Master File.
- Create and maintain documentation regarding site management and monitoring findings.
- Collaborate with study team members for project execution support.
- May support development of project subject recruitment plans and site financial management.
Key Skills:
- Minimum of 1 year of on-site monitoring experience.
- Experience monitoring Oncology studies.
- Bachelor's Degree in a scientific discipline or healthcare preferred.
- Basic knowledge of clinical research regulatory requirements (GCP and ICH guidelines).
- Good therapeutic and protocol knowledge.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Effective time and financial management skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Reading
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Join IQVIA Biotech – Where Innovation Meets Impact
At IQVIA Biotech, we specialize in partnering with smaller biotech and emerging biopharma companies, creating a uniquely dynamic and fast-paced environment. Here, you won’t just be part of the process—you’ll be at the forefront of it. You'll gain early insights into groundbreaking therapies and novel diseases, often before they reach the broader scientific community. If you're passionate about innovation and eager to make a real difference in the world of biotech, this is your opportunity to thrive.
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) verify that the Investigator's Site File (ISF) is maintained in accordance with GCP / ICH 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
- Minimum of 1 year of experience of on-site monitoring experience
- Experience monitoring Oncology studies is a must
- Bachelor's Degree in scientific discipline or health care preferred
- Equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.
- Basic knowledge of, and skill in applying, applicable clinical research regulatory requirements (i.e., Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines).
- Good therapeutic and protocol knowledge as provided in company training.
- Computer skills including proficiency in use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and use of a laptop computer, iPhone and iPad (where applicable).
- Written and verbal communication skills including good command of English language.
- Organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Effective time and financial management skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, and clients.
This role is not eligible for UK 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.