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New · posted Nov 1

IQVIA · Pharmaceuticals

Clinical Research Associate, Sponsor Dedicated

  • Carlsbad, CA
  • On-site
  • Full-time
  • Associate & Specialist
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EmploymentFull-time
DeadlineOpen until filled

The role

To be eligible for this position, you must reside in the same country where the job is located.

Job Overview


Perform monitoring and site management work to ensure that sites are conducting the study(ies) and reporting study data as required by the study protocol, applicable regulations and guidelines, and sponsor requirements.

What you need

• Requires a minimum of 1 year of independent on-site monitoring experience as a Clinical Research Associate (CRA).


• Bachelor's Degree in scientific discipline or health care preferred. 
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree. 
• Good knowledge of, and skill in applying, applicable clinical research regulatory requirements (i.e., Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines).
• Good therapeutic and protocol knowledge as provided in company training.
• Computer skills including proficiency in use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and use of a laptop computer and iPhone and iPad (where applicable).
• Written and verbal communication skills including good command of English language.
• Organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Effective time and financial management skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, and clients.

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 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 $71,900.00 - $189,000.00. 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.

What you'll do


• Perform site monitoring visits (selection, initiation, monitoring and close-out visits) in accordance with contracted scope of work and regulatory requirements, i.e., Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines
• Work with sites to adapt, drive, and track subject recruitment plan in line with project needs to enhance predictability.
• Administer protocol and related study training to assigned sites and establish regular lines of communication with sites to manage ongoing project expectations and issues.
• Evaluate the quality and integrity of study site practices related to the proper conduct of the protocol and adherence to applicable regulations. 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. May support start-up phase.
• Ensure copies/originals (as required) site documents are available for filing in the Trial Master File (TMF) and verify that the Investigator's Site File (ISF) is maintained in accordance with GCP and local regulatory requirements.
• Create and maintain appropriate documentation regarding site management, monitoring visit findings and action plans by submitting regular visit reports, generating follow-up letters and other required study documentation.
• Collaborate and liaise with study team members for project execution support as appropriate.
• If applicable, may be accountable for supporting development of project subject recruitment plan on a per site basis.
• If applicable, may be accountable for site financial management according to executed clinical trial agreement and retrieve invoices according to local requirement.

Pay and benefits

$71,900 – $189,000 a year

Employer provided
How this compares
  • Health and welfare benefits

  • Incentive plans

  • Bonuses

Where you'll work

Carlsbad, CAOn-siteOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)

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Job intelligence

The context around this role

Live data · November 1, 2026

Salary intelligence

How the pay compares

This role's midpoint is 19% above the US median for Clinical Research roles at this level.

This roleEmployer provided

$71,900 to $189,000 a year

Associate & Specialist roles in California9 roles publishing pay

Middle half $102,500 to $130,500, median $111,500

Associate & Specialist roles in the US56 roles publishing pay

Middle half $80,000 to $127,875, median $110,000
Annual base pay
Annual base payLowMedianHigh
This role$71,900—$189,000
California$102,500$111,500$130,500
All US$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.

  1. This role

    Associate & Specialist

    Often: Clinical Research Associate · Clinical Research Coordinator

    $110K median102 open
  2. Next step

    Senior & Principal

    Often: Senior Clinical Research Associate · Sr. CRA

    $125K median87 open
  3. Later

    Manager

    Often: Associate Clinical Research Manager · Senior Clinical Research Manager

  4. Later

    Director

    Often: Associate Director, Site Monitoring · Director, Clinical Trial Liaison

Skills DNA

What this role leans on

How many of the posting's 9 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.

GMP and compliance: 3 linesDocumentation and SOPs: 1 lineInvestigations and CAPA: 1 lineValidation and qualification: 1 lineRegulatory submissions: 1 lineData and digital systems: 1 lineClinical trial conduct: 5 linesCollaboration and leadership: 2 linesGMPDocumentationInvestigationsValidationSubmissionsData systemsClinical trialsTeamwork
  • Clinical trial conduct5
  • GMP and compliance3
  • Collaboration and leadership2
  • Documentation and SOPs1
  • Investigations and CAPA1
  • Validation and qualification1
  • Regulatory submissions1
  • Data and digital systems1

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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