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IQVIA
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Reading, Berkshire
Clinical Research Associate - Laboratory background
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IQVIA is the leading human data science company focused on helping healthcare clients find unparalleled insights and better solutions for patients. Formed through the merger of IMS Health and Quintiles, IQVIA offers a broad range of solutions that harness the power of healthcare data, domain expertise, transformative technology, and advanced analytics to drive healthcare forward. CRA - Lab Background This role is working in our single sponsor outsourced function dedicated to our key pharmaceutical client, a leader in life sciences, diagnostics and applied chemical markets. With a fantastic work/life balance and reduced travel, this is a great opportunity for experienced CRA's! ROLE DETAILS * Working with a single-sponsor in a direct partnership and a sponsor with a good culture * Allocated to 1-2 protocols (likely to be in the areas of Oncology, Neurology, Immunology and/or Diabetes) * Responsible for approx. 10 sites to each CRA/SCRA (in total, not per protocol) * On site between 6 and 9 days per month, dependent on the sponsor * All CRAs and SCRAs are allocated a dedicated IQVIA Line Manager * Permanent employment contract * Fantastic work/life balance - flexi working with 10 am to 4 pm being core office hours * Sponsor model has reduced travel (approx. 30% or less) due to using 'Fit for Purpose Monitoring' which incorporates remote monitoring therefore there is less need for on-site visits RESPONSIBILITIES * Site management and monitoring activities across the UK * Work with sites to adapt, drive and track subject recruitment plan * Provide protocol and study training to the assigned sites * Create and maintain monitoring visit reports and action plans * If appropriate, co-monitor, train and mentor junior members of the team REQUIREMENTS * You should be Life Science degree educated with independent on-site monitoring experience * You should have a Lab background * You will have experience in handling multiple protocols across a variety of drug indications with good time management skills * You will have in depth GCP knowledge * You will be flexible with the ability to travel nationwide * You will hold a full UK and clean driving licence * Strong communication, written and presentation skills are a must (must have fluency in English language) WHAT WE OFFER * We invest in keeping our teams stable, so workload is consistent * We offer genuine career development opportunities for those who want to grow as part of the organisation * We give the chance to work on cutting edge medicines, right at the forefront of new medicine development * With the merger between Quintiles and IMS Health, we now have access to significant data pools allowing better site selection and recruitment. This helps drive performance of sites making the CRA role more efficient and discussions at site more productive. It's the next generation of clinical development * As a CRA, you will receive a company iPad and have use of key developments such as site visit apps, visit reporting apps which allow CRAs to do their day to day job more efficiently! Whatever your career goals, we are here to ensure you get there! Join Us Making a positive impact on human health takes insight, curiosity, and intellectual courage. It takes brave minds, pushing the boundaries to transform healthcare. Regardless of your role, you will have the opportunity to play an important part in helping our clients drive healthcare forward and ultimately improve outcomes for patients. Forge a career with greater purpose, make an impact, and never stop learning.