Study Start Up Specialist (UK, homebased), IQVIA Biotech in Stafford

Job Overview

Perform tasks at a country level associated with Site Activation (SA) activities in accordance with applicable local and/or international regulations, standard operating procedures (SOPs), project requirements and contractual/budgetary guidelines. May also include maintenance activities.

Essential Functions

• As a Study Start-Up Specialist, you will work and lead complex projects under general supervision, serve as Single Point of Contact in assigned studies for investigative sites, Site Activation Manager, Project Management team, and other departments as necessary.
• You will ensure adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions, quality of designated deliverables and project timelines.
• You will perform feasibility, site ID, start up and site activation activities according to applicable regulations, SOPs and work instructions, along with distributing completed documents to sites and internal project team members.
• You will prepare site documents and review for completeness and accuracy, along with reviewing, tracking, and following up the progress, the approval and execution of documents, questionnaires, CDA/SIF, regulatory, ethics, Informed Consent Form, and Investigator Pack release documents, in line with project timelines.
• Inform team members of completion of feasibility, site ID, regulatory and contractual documents for individual sites, and provide local expertise to SAMs and project team during initial and on-going project timeline planning.
• Perform quality control of documents provided by sites.
• Act as an SME on specific subjects, mentor junior CSAs, and have a sponsor-facing role.

Qualifications And Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in life sciences or a related field.
• 3 years clinical research experience, including 1 year experience in a leadership capacity.
• In-depth knowledge of clinical systems, procedures, and corporate standards.
• In-depth knowledge of submissions for UK and Ireland EUCTR knowledge.
• Good negotiating and communication skills with ability to challenge, if applicable.
• Effective communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and to effectively prioritize tasks.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Knowledge and ability to apply GCP/ICH and applicable regulatory guidelines.
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements, including local regulations, SOPs and company’s Corporate Standards.
• Understanding of regulated clinical trial environment and knowledge of drug development process.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients.

Join IQVIA and let’s create a healthier world together:

• Exposure across 21 Therapeutic Areas
• Be part of a global team who operate across 141 locations
• Exposure across a variety of studies and projects
• Access to new, innovative technologies
• Work within a collaborative and vibrant environment
• Own your career! Unleash your potential!

It takes passion to make the extraordinary possible for patients. Our culture of innovation and collaboration enables us to explore new possibilities and help improve health around the world. When you join our diverse, global team, you’ll harness the power of unparalleled data, advanced analytics, cutting-edge technologies, and deep healthcare and scientific expertise to drive healthcare forward.

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.