

New · posted Nov 1
IQVIA · Pharmaceuticals
Clinical Research Associate 2
- Durham, NC
- On-site
- Full-time
- Associate & Specialist
About the job
IQVIA is seeking a Clinical Research Associate II with independent on-site monitoring experience to join our team. We are looking for professionals with experience in one or more of the following therapeutic areas:
- Central Nervous System (CNS)
- Cardiovascular
- Obesity
- MASH/NASH
Job Overview
- Conduct site selection, initiation, routine monitoring, and closeout visits in accordance with GCP, ICH, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Build strong relationships with investigative sites and provide protocol, process, and study-specific training.
- Monitor study progress, including site activation, patient recruitment, enrollment, data collection, and query resolution.
- Evaluate site performance and compliance, identifying risks and escalating quality concerns when appropriate.
- Ensure study documentation, regulatory records, and Trial Master File (TMF) requirements are maintained accurately and are inspection-ready.
- Prepare monitoring reports, follow-up communications, and other required study documentation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional study teams to support successful project delivery and achieve study milestones.
- Support patient recruitment and retention initiatives at the site level.
- Assist with site financial and administrative activities, including invoice management, when applicable.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required
- Minimum 1 year of independent on-site monitoring experience in a CRO, biotech or pharmaceutical
- Working knowledge of GCP, ICH, and clinical trial regulations.
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
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 at https://jobs.iqvia.com
IQVIA 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. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe
IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.
The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $74,500.00 - $197,500.00. 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.
Pay and benefits
$74,500 – $197,500 a year
Employer providedHealth and welfare benefits
Incentive plans
Bonuses
Where you'll work
Durham, NCOn-siteOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
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The context around this role
Live data · November 1, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 24% above the US median for Clinical Research roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Associate & Specialist roles in North Carolina8 roles publishing pay
Associate & Specialist roles in the US56 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $74,500 | — | $197,500 |
| North Carolina (middle half) | $130,625 | $132,500 | $136,500 |
| All US (middle half) | $80,000 | $110,000 | $127,875 |
This role: IQVIA's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Clinical Research roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, November 1, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Clinical Research
The general path across 193 open Clinical Research roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not IQVIA's own promotion track.
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Skills DNA
What this role leans on
How many of the posting's 23 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- Clinical trial conduct8
- Collaboration and leadership5
- GMP and compliance4
- Documentation and SOPs2
- Investigations and CAPA1
- Validation and qualification1
- Data and digital systems1
Regulatory intelligence
The rules behind this role
Frameworks and standards this posting's work falls under, matched from its own words, each linked to the official source.
Company hiring pulse
IQVIA on Regulatory Jobs
- 83
- Open roles
- 59
- Distinct roles
- 26
- Locations
By discipline
- Clinical72 87%
- Regulatory7 8%
- Quality4 5%
By level
- Associate & Specialist43 52%
- Manager15 18%
- Senior & Principal15 18%
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Clinical Research Associate 2 at IQVIA
Open until filled. $75K–$198K a year, employer provided.

