Biotech & Pharma STEM OPT Jobs in Kansas

Location: Overland Park, United States of America

Job Type: Full time

Work Arrangement: Field-based

Role Overview:

As a Clinical Research Associate, you’ll be at the forefront of ensuring our study sites operate smoothly and efficiently. Your work will be pivotal in advancing groundbreaking research.

Key Responsibilities:

• Site Visits: Conduct selection, initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits, ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines.
• Recruitment Drive: Collaborate with sites to develop and track recruitment plans, ensuring project needs are met.
• Training & Communication: Provide protocol training and maintain regular communication with sites to manage expectations and address issues.
• Quality Assurance: Evaluate site practices for protocol adherence and escalate quality issues as needed.
• Study Progress: Track regulatory submissions, recruitment, enrollment, and data management to ensure smooth study progress.
• Documentation: Maintain essential documents in the Trial Master File (TMF) and Investigator’s Site File (ISF) as per regulatory requirements.
• Mentorship: Mentor clinical staff through co-monitoring and training visits.
• Collaboration: Work closely with study team members to support project execution.
• Financial Management: Manage site finances and retrieve invoices as per local requirements.

Qualifications

• Education: BS Degree in a scientific discipline or healthcare preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of on-site monitoring experience in oncology; 2 years preferred.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of GCP and ICH guidelines, with expertise in oncology protocols.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, excellent communication skills, and strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Attributes: Effective time and financial management, and the ability to build strong working relationships.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a team that’s driving innovation in clinical research. Your contributions will help shape the future of healthcare. Apply now and embark on a rewarding career journey with us!

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.

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.

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 $90,200.00 - $197,500.00. 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.

Where you'll work

You’ll work where the action is — out in the field, directly engaging with our customers, sites or partners. Field-based roles offer the opportunity to build relationships face-to-face, gain real-world insights and make a tangible impact.

Culture

Culture at IQVIA is built on a shared belief: that when people are empowered with better data, smarter technology and deeper expertise, they can change what’s possible for patients. Across every team and every corner of the globe, you’ll find colleagues who genuinely care — about the mission and about each other. That’s what makes this a place where people tend to stay, grow and do the best work of their careers.