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IQVIA

Runs drug trials and sells health data to pharma

Clinical Research Associate 2

Clinical Research OperationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeKirkland, QC, CanadaIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in a scientific or healthcare-related discipline is required.
  • At least 2 years of on-site monitoring experience is required.
  • Strong knowledge of and ability to apply applicable clinical research regulatory requirements is required.
  • Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) guidelines is required.
  • A strong understanding of therapeutic areas and study protocols, as presented through company training, is required.
  • Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and the use of laptops, iPhones, and iPads where applicable, is required.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English and French is required.
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills are required.
  • Effective time and budget management skills are required.
  • The ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, managers, and clients is required.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and manage clinical trial sites to ensure studies are conducted and study data are reported in accordance with the study protocol, applicable regulations and guidelines, and sponsor requirements.
  • Conduct site monitoring visits, including selection, initiation, routine monitoring, and closeout visits, in accordance with the scope of work outlined in the contract and Good Clinical Practice guidelines.
  • Work with sites to adapt, drive, and track subject recruitment plans according to project needs to improve predictability.
  • Deliver protocol and related study training to assigned sites and maintain regular communication with sites to manage expectations and resolve ongoing project issues.
  • Assess the quality and integrity of site practices related to protocol compliance and applicable regulatory requirements, and 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; support study startup activities as needed.
  • Ensure site document copies and/or originals, as required, are filed in the Trial Master File (TMF), and verify that the Investigator Site File (ISF) is maintained in accordance with Good Clinical Practice and local regulatory requirements.
  • Create and maintain site management documentation, monitoring visit findings, and action plans by submitting monitoring reports, follow-up letters, and other required study documentation.
  • Collaborate and coordinate with study team members to support project execution as needed.
  • Support development of site-specific patient recruitment plans when applicable.
  • Oversee site financial management in accordance with the signed Clinical Trial Agreement and collect invoices according to local requirements when applicable.

About the Company

IQVIA

Runs drug trials and sells health data to pharma

IQVIA runs clinical trials for drug, biotech and medical device companies and sells them the health data, software and analytics they use to develop and market treatments. Its research arm designs studies, recruits trial sites and patients, and manages trials through to regulatory filing. Its commercial arm sells market data, consulting and software that pharma sales and marketing teams use to plan product launches. Clients pay through multi-year service contracts and data and software subscriptions. IQVIA was formed in 2016 when clinical research firm Quintiles merged with health data company IMS Health, and it is based in Durham, North Carolina.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Durham, NC
Founded
1998

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