CRA 1, IQVIA Biotech
Job Overview
The Clinical Research Associate I (CRA I) plays a key role in supporting the successful conduct of clinical research studies by performing site monitoring and site management activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct various types of monitoring visits—including site selection, initiation, routine monitoring, and close-out visits—to evaluate the quality and integrity of site practices.
- Verify that study activities are performed according to regulatory requirements and sponsor expectations, escalating quality concerns as necessary.
- Review essential documents, assess protocol adherence, oversee data entry and query resolution, and ensure maintenance of both the Trial Master File (TMF) and the Investigator Site File (ISF).
- Build and maintain strong communication with investigative sites. Provide protocol training, set expectations, address site-level challenges, and support recruitment planning to help sites meet enrollment targets.
- Collaborate closely with internal project teams to ensure cohesive study execution and may contribute to site-level financial processes or start-up activities based on study needs.
- Prepare detailed monitoring visit reports, follow-up letters, and all required study documentation to ensure audit readiness and transparent oversight.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; a scientific or healthcare discipline is preferred.
- 6 months – 2 years of relevant experience, with equivalent combinations of education, training, or completion of a CRA training program considered.
- Basic knowledge of clinical research regulations (GCP/ICH).
- Ability to travel as required by the project.
Pay
The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $71,900.00 - $145,300.00. 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).
Schedule
The actual schedule for this role may vary based on project needs.
Benefits
IQVIA offers a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits. Details can be found on the company's website.
Company Information
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.
We are committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintain a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at iqvia.com/eoe.
Learn more about IQVIA at iqvia.com/jobs.