
Trainee Clinical Research Associate
Key Skills
Job Description
IQVIA™ is the leading human data science company focused on helping healthcare clients find unparalleled insights and better solutions for patients. Formed through the merger of IMS Health and Quintiles, IQVIA offers a broad range of solutions that harness the power of healthcare data, domain expertise, transformative technology, and advanced analytics to drive healthcare forward
Kickstart Your Career in Clinical Research with IQVIA!
Are you passionate about clinical research and eager to start your journey?
IQVIA Netherlands are currently seeking motivated Clinical Research Associate Trainee to join our unique and dynamic Team.
This is a role based in the Netherlands
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Complete appropriate therapeutic, protocol and clinical research training to perform job duties.
• Gain experience in study procedures by working with experienced clinical staff.
• Under close supervision, perform site selection (if applicable), initiation, monitoring and close out visits in accordance with contracted scope of work and good clinical practices.
• If applicable, learn key facets for successful development of project subject recruitment plan on a per site basis. Suggest ideas to CRA for improving site recruitment plan in line with project needs to enhance predictability. Assist CRA in tracking subject site recruitment progress.
• Under close supervision, administer protocol and related study training to assigned sites and establishes regular lines of communication with sites to manage ongoing project expectations and issues.
• Under close supervision, 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. Under close supervision may support start-up phase.
• Under close supervision, 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.
• Convey features and opportunities of study to site.
• Collaborate and liaise with study team members for project execution support as appropriate.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Good written and verbal communication skills including excellent command of English and Dutch language
• Computer skills including proficiency in use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and use of a laptop computer
• Good organizational and problem-solving skills
• Effective time management skills
MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor's degree, preferred in health care or other scientific discipline, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
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.
Core Responsibilities
Complete clinical research training and, under close supervision, support site selection, study initiation, monitoring, and closeout in accordance with the contracted scope and good clinical practices. Track study progress and recruitment, support site communications and training, assess site quality, maintain study documentation, and collaborate with the study team.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree, preferably in healthcare or another scientific discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience is preferred. Candidates should have strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Dutch, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and good organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
About IQVIA
Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
Company size: 10,001+ employees
IQVIA (NYSE:IQV) is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. IQVIA’s portfolio of solutions are powered by IQVIA Connected Intelligence™ to deliver actionable insights and services built on high-quality health data, Healthcare-grade AI™, advanced analytics, the latest technologies and extensive domain expertise. With approximately 88,000 employees in over 100 countries, including experts in healthcare, life sciences, data science, technology and operational excellence, IQVIA is dedicated to accelerating the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. IQVIA is a global leader in protecting individual patient privacy. The company uses a wide variety of privacy-enhancing technologies and safeguards to protect individual privacy while generating and analyzing information on a scale that helps healthcare stakeholders identify disease patterns and correlate with the precise treatment path and therapy needed for better outcomes. IQVIA’s insights and execution capabilities help biotech, medical device and pharmaceutical companies, medical researchers, government agencies, payers and other healthcare stakeholders tap into a deeper understanding of diseases, human behaviors and scientific progress, in an effort to advance healthcare. To learn more, visit www.iqvia.com.