

New · posted Nov 1
IQVIA · Pharmaceuticals
Clinical Research Associate, Sponsor Dedicated
- Carlsbad, CA
- On-site
- Full-time
- Associate & Specialist
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 providedHealth and welfare benefits
Incentive plans
Bonuses
Where you'll work
Carlsbad, CAOn-siteOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
More jobs in Carlsbad, CAEqual opportunity, accessibility and legal noticesIQVIA's statements, word for word
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
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
Associate & Specialist roles in California9 roles publishing pay
Associate & Specialist roles in the US56 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $71,900 | — | $189,000 |
| California (middle half) | $102,500 | $111,500 | $130,500 |
| 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.
Career resources on Clinical Research
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.
- Clinical trial conduct5
- GMP and compliance3
- Collaboration and leadership2
- Documentation and SOPs1
- Investigations and CAPA1
- Validation and qualification1
- Regulatory submissions1
- 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, Sponsor Dedicated at IQVIA
Open until filled. $72K–$189K a year, employer provided.

