Clinical Research Associate 1/2

IQVIA
Full Time
₹5.5 Lakhs - ₹8 Lakhs
Thane
Posted Yesterday

Clinical Research Associate 1/2

IQVIA

Job description

IQVIA is hiring a Clinical Research Associate 1 or 2 in Thane, offering a great career opportunity for science and healthcare graduates with 1 year of on-site monitoring experience.

Company Description  

IQVIA is a global company that offers clinical research services. It also provides insights and healthcare intelligence. The company works with the life sciences and healthcare industries. IQVIA creates connections. These connections help make the development and launch of medical treatments faster. Its work aims to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. IQVIA looks for curious people with a strong drive for innovation and impact.

Job Summary  

This job opening is for a Clinical Research Associate 1 or 2 in Thane, Maharashtra. The Clinical Research Associate will monitor study sites and manage them to make sure that trials follow the protocol, the rules, and the sponsor's needs. The role covers site visits, site training, recruitment tracking, and visit reports. Candidates need at least 1 year of on-site monitoring experience.

 Key Responsibilities 

  • Carry out site selection, initiation, monitoring, and close out visits as per the contract and GCP and ICH rules.

  • Work with sites to build and track a patient recruitment plan.

  • Train sites on the protocol and study needs, and keep regular contact to manage issues.

  • Check the quality of site practices and escalate quality issues when needed.

  • Track study progress, including approvals, recruitment, CRF completion, and data query resolution.

  • Make sure site documents are ready for the Trial Master File, and check that the Investigator Site File is kept as per the rules.

  • Write visit reports, follow-up letters, and other study papers.

  • Work with the study team to support project delivery.

  • Support site recruitment plans and site payments when needed.

 Educational Qualification 

  • A bachelor's degree in a science or healthcare field is preferred.

  • Equal training and experience may be accepted in place of a degree.

  • Candidates need at least 1 year of on-site monitoring experience.

 Skills Required 

  • Good knowledge of GCP and ICH guidelines.

  • Knowledge of the therapy area and protocol, as given in company training.

  • Good use of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and comfort with a laptop and mobile devices.

  • Strong written and spoken English.

  • Good organization and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to build strong working ties with coworkers, managers, and clients.

Salary Structure 

The average annual salary of CRA 1 or 2 at IQVIA, Thane typically ranges from ₹5.5 Lakhs to ₹8 Lakhs per year.

Career Development 

This role builds strong skills in site monitoring and trial management within a global clinical research company. It can help you grow into senior CRA, clinical trial manager, or wider clinical operations roles over time.

How to Apply 

  • Visit our job portal and search for the CRA 1 or 2 role at IQVIA, Thane.

  • Click on the job posting to see all the details about the job.

  • Enter your information and add your resume.

  • Send your application.

Employment Type: Full Time
Industry: Healthcare
Role Category: Clinical Research
Application: External (Company Site)

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Key Skills

Clinical ResearchNon Clinical Jobs

Market insights & trends

Salary Insights

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Hiring Trends

The number of jobs for this profile is going up every year. Hospitals and other healthcare companies are looking for people who're good, at their job and can also figure out new problems. They want who can do the work and also think on their feet to deal with the challenges of working in healthcare today.

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