New · posted Nov 1
IQVIA · Pharmaceuticals
Senior Clinical Research Associate, Early Clinical Development
- Durham, NC
- On-site
- Full-time
- Senior & Principal
The role
We are seeking a dedicated Clinical Research Associate (CRA) to join our team and play a key role in ensuring the successful execution of clinical trials. In this position, you will be responsible for monitoring and managing clinical sites to ensure compliance with study protocols, regulatory requirements, and sponsor expectations. Your work will directly contribute to the integrity and quality of clinical research data.
IQVIA Early Clinical Development is hiring for a Senior CRA 1. Ideal candidates will have Phase 1 experience across a variety of therapeutics. Seeking candidates located East Coast, US.
What you need
Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or health-related field (or equivalent experience).
Requires at least 1.5 years of on-site monitoring experience.
Strong understanding of GCP, ICH guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
Ability to travel as required by the project.
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 $87,200.00 - $169,300.00. 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
Conduct all types of site visits—selection, initiation, monitoring, and close-out in alignment with the contracted scope of work, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and ICH guidelines.
Collaborate with site staff to implement and track subject recruitment strategies that align with project timelines and enrollment goals.
Deliver protocol and study-specific training to site personnel and maintain consistent communication to manage expectations and resolve issues.
Assess site performance and adherence to the protocol, escalating quality concerns as needed to ensure compliance and data integrity.
Monitor study progress by tracking regulatory submissions, subject enrollment, case report form (CRF) completion, and resolution of data queries.
Ensure that essential documents are collected and maintained in both the Trial Master File (TMF) and the Investigator Site File (ISF) in accordance with regulatory standards.
Document site management activities, visit outcomes, and follow-up actions through detailed reports and correspondence.
Work closely with cross-functional project teams to support study execution and ensure alignment with project goals.
Depending on the project, you may also support site-level recruitment planning and financial management, including invoice collection and budget tracking.
Pay and benefits
$87,200 – $169,300 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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Job intelligence
The context around this role
Live data · November 1, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 3% above the US median for Clinical Research roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Senior & Principal roles in the US50 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $87,200 | — | $169,300 |
| All US (middle half) | $123,750 | $124,500 | $130,500 |
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 18 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- Clinical trial conduct8
- GMP and compliance4
- Collaboration and leadership4
- Documentation and SOPs3
- 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.
- FDAFDA data integrity guidance(official source, opens in a new tab)Data Integrity and Compliance With Drug CGMP: Questions and Answers
- ICHICH quality guidelines(official source, opens in a new tab)Q1 stability, Q2(R2) analytical validation, Q7, Q9 risk management, Q10 quality systems
- ICHICH E6 good clinical practice(official source, opens in a new tab)The international standard for the conduct of clinical trials
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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Senior Clinical Research Associate, Early Clinical Development at IQVIA
Open until filled. $87K–$169K a year, employer provided.