Senior Clinical Research Associate, Early Clinical Development, West/Central, IQVIA Biotech

IQVIA

  • Carlsbad, CA
  • $87,200-182,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
IQVIA Biotech is hiring for our Early Clinical Development team. Ideal candidates will have Phase 1 Experience across a variety of therapeutics. Seeking candidates located Central or West Coast.IQVIA Biotech is a full-service CRO purpose-built to serve biotech sponsors. With over 25 years of experience, we offer agile, therapeutically aligned solutions and trusted partnerships that help bring breakthrough treatments to patients faster.Job Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Clinical Research Associate (CRA) to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring clinical trial sites to ensure compliance with study protocols, regulatory guidelines, and sponsor requirements. Your work will directly support the integrity and success of clinical research projects.Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct site visits including selection, initiation, monitoring, and close-out in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and contractual obligations.
  • Collaborate with sites to develop and manage subject recruitment strategies aligned with project timelines and goals.
  • Deliver protocol and study-specific training to site staff and maintain consistent communication to address expectations and resolve issues.
  • Assess site performance and compliance with regulatory standards, escalating quality concerns when necessary.
  • Track study progress including regulatory submissions, subject enrollment, case report form (CRF) completion, and data query resolution.
  • Ensure site documentation is properly maintained and filed in the Trial Master File (TMF) and Investigator Site File (ISF) per GCP and local regulations.
  • Document site interactions and monitoring activities through visit reports, follow-up letters, and other required records.
  • Partner with internal study teams to support project execution and resolve site-level challenges.
  • May contribute to site-level recruitment planning and financial management, including invoice collection per trial agreements.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or healthcare discipline is preferred.
  • Minimum of 2 years of on-site monitoring experience required.
  • Equivalent education, training, or experience may be considered.
  • Strong understanding of clinical research regulations including GCP and ICH guidelines.
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 atIQVIA 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.The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $87,200.00 - $182,000.00. 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.

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