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We are taking clinical research to the next level. Leverage data, in-house technologies and analytics to enable evidenced-based solutions that will help reimagine clinical development and improve patient outcomes.

Joining IQVIA means unlocking access to supportive leadership, a wide variety of career opportunities and technology-enabled resources that make doing your job more efficient. Here, you'll gain a sense of pride that comes with being part of something bigger than you ever imagined.

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Our clinical research associates play a vital role in driving the evolution of clinical development. They bring passion, ambition and a deep level of expertise that’s used to help solve complex clinical issues while ensuring adherence to regulations and sponsor requirements.

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From strategy development to trial execution to regulatory management, embark on a fulfilling career on IQVIA’s Clinical Operations team. Pair your drug development process expertise and our in-house technologies to deliver best-in-class customer and site experiences, and more notably, make a meaningful impact on improving patient lives.

Clinical Project Management & Leadership Careers

Play a pivotal role in driving clinical trial delivery through right first-time behavior and risk-based project management with a career in Clinical Project Management / Leadership at IQVIA. With a steadfast focus on quality, meticulous financial control and strong communication skills, you’ll serve as a trusted liaison between IQVIA and our customers. Spearhead medical breakthroughs that will leave a lasting impact on patients around the globe.

Clinical Data Management Careers

Transform clinical trial efficiency and deliver medical breakthroughs faster. Clinical Data Management oversees the acquisition, validation and analysis of complex clinical trial data, ensuring its accuracy and compliance with regulatory guidelines. Put your passions to work with a career contributing to life-changing research that positively impacts patient outcomes and shapes the future of healthcare.

Statistical Services Careers

A Statistical Services career means harnessing the power of diverse datasets and strategic methodologies to unlock new possibilities for clinical trials. Working cross-functionally with teams around the world, you’ll develop innovative statistical strategies and analytical solutions to support evidence-based decision-making and help customers navigate the complexities of drug development and regulatory submissions.

At IQVIA, I always value our ability to positively impact patient lives, the supportive leadership and the abundance of growth opportunities available. I know my goal of becoming a Regional Head or Alliance Lead is achievable here.

Christy Willetts

Associate Director, Clinical Operations

Not only does IQVIA provide us excellent with standard training, but we have resources to help us gain knowledge and soft skills as well as supportive colleagues to help problem solve and navigate the changing day-to-day responsibilities of a CRA. I also love our passion for continuous growth and the ample development opportunities that will enable me a successful future here.

Senior Clinical Research Associate

IQVIA invests in me, awakens my talent, and helps me develop skills for new opportunities. As a Project Leader, I’m building teams and processes to support all stages of the project lifecycle. What makes it all worth it? Everything I do contributes to the improvement of patients’ health and well-being.

Nadezhda Simeonova

Senior Clinical Project Manager

When I started my career at IQVIA, I was impressed by the in-house technology. Ten years later, I’m even more impressed. But for me, it’s the people. I’ve had the opportunity to mentor project leaders as well as be a mentee. Growing with my colleagues makes me feel closer and that we’re all empowering each other to be our best.

Julie Lightfoot

Clinical Project Management Director

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Gilead has pursued and achieved breakthroughs in medicine for more than three decades, with the goal of creating a better, healthier world for all people. We have commercialized more than 25 innovative medicines, helping to transform treatment for people living with HIV, viral hepatitis, cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Through our ongoing bold and transformative science, we’re driving innovations that have the potential to become the next generation of life-changing medicines.

Our employees include some of the most talented innovators in the biopharmaceutical industry. We are always looking for the next wave of passionate people interested in joining an intellectually stimulating, socially responsible company with a track record of addressing serious illnesses and public health issues around the world. Every member of our team plays a critical and visible role in helping to discover, develop and deliver innovative therapeutics for people with life-threatening diseases. Because the impossible is not impossible. It’s what’s next.

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At Parexel, we are united by a common goal - to enhance global health. From clinical trials to regulatory affairs, consulting, and market access, each service we provide is driven by a profound belief in our mission. We approach our work with empathy, taking it personally, and committing ourselves to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives.

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• Collaborate with the TMF Inspection Readiness Specialist to plan and execute assigned tasks.
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• Provide feedback to PS/FL Super Users in CRS Technology to enhance systems, tools, and processes.

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• Maintain the TMF for ongoing studies according to Parexel SOPs or contractual obligations.
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• Participate in the TMF closure process as required by the Sponsor and Parexel Procedures.
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• Proficient computer skills, including knowledge of Clinical Trial Systems, eTMF systems, and MS-Office products.
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The Division of Hematology is a progressive and dynamic center for basic and translational science, clinical research, patient care, and teaching, where clinicians, scholars, investigators, and trainees work together to harness the power and resources of Stanford Medicine in the pursuit of excellence.

The Division of Hematology in the Department of Medicine at Stanford University are looking for an Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator to join our research program. Our collaborative groups ae focused on studying biological samples from patients with multiple hematologic malignancies, including leukemias and other myeloid disorders. Our research leverages blood, plasma, and tumor samples from patients to study the immunology, tumor biology, and genomics of these diseases. The applicant to this position will support this research through screening, enrolling, and collecting samples from these patients. The applicant will also perform tissue banking and preservation of these biological samples to support future research. This position includes work with human specimens. The successful applicant will become a member of a multidisciplinary research team, including physicians and scientists, and must interact productively with other members of the team.

Duties include:

• Screening, consenting, and enrolling patients for clinical studies of biological specimens including peripheral blood cells, blood plasma, and tumor tissues.
• Coordinating sample acquisition for patients enrolled on clinical studies of biological specimens.
• Banking biospecimens from human subjects enrolled on the above clinical protocols.
• Organization and management of the electronic tissue bank and databases containing biological specimen information.
• Schedule and/or call subjects for appointments; contact participants with reminders or other requirements.
• Prepare, distribute, and process questionnaires.
• Perform clerical duties in the preparation of regulatory documents. Maintain all forms and documents, including consent forms and master subject logs. File all appropriate correspondence.
• Assist with the screening, recruiting, and obtaining consent of study participants. Review medical records and/or perform telephone or in-person interviews to gather data, as needed.
• Administer standard study questionnaires and tests, score test measurements and questionnaires, and code data for computer entry. Perform quantitative review of forms, tests, and other measurements for completeness and accuracy.
• Extract data from source documents for research studies as directed. Collect data and complete case report forms.
• Perform basic measurements and tests on patients according to protocol, such as obtaining vital signs and performing phlebotomy and EKG, after appropriate training/certification. Collect study specimens according to protocol.
• Other duties may also be assigned related to these tasks.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

• Four-year college degree or equivalent. Experience is not required for the motivated applicant. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

• General knowledge of medical terminology would be desired but can be learned overtime, not required for the motivated applicant.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:

• Will need specific training in the following: biosafety, HIPAA/privacy, as well as some others.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Frequently stand, walk, twist, bend, stoop, squat and use fine light/fine grasping.
• Occasionally sit, reach above shoulders, perform desk-based computer tasks, use a telephone and write by hand, lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh up to 40 pounds.
• Rarely kneel, crawl, climb ladders, grasp forcefully, sort and file paperwork or parts, rarely lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh 40 pounds or more.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Position may at times require the employee to work with or be in areas where hazardous materials and/or exposure to chemicals, blood, body fluid or tissues and risk of exposure to contagious diseases and infections.
• May require extended or unusual work hours based on research requirements and business needs.

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• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu/ .

The expected pay range for this position is $25.48 to $31.25 per hour.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

Why Stanford is for You

Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:

• Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
• A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
• A healthier you. Climb our rock wall or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
• Discovery and fun.  Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
• Enviable resources.  Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources at [email protected]. For all other inquiries, please submit a contact form .

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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FDA Establishes CDER Center for Clinical Trial Innovation (C3TI)

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On April 15, 2024, the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced the establishment of the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) Center for Clinical Trial Innovation (C3TI). C3TI will serve as the central support hub for innovative approaches to clinical trials designed to improve the quality and efficiency of drug development and regulatory decision-making.

As the division of FDA responsible for regulating drugs and certain biologics, CDER’s authority includes overseeing the development and testing of such products. As technology advancements and challenges and opportunities in drug development evolve, CDER is seeking to cultivate drug development and innovation through novel clinical trial designs, trial execution strategies and drug development tools and by leading or co-leading several efforts to foster improvements across the study design landscape. One such effort included a public solicitation of comments on the barriers of clinical trial designs on October 17, 2023. After discussion of the comments, FDA determined that the establishment of C3TI would enhance CDER’s ability to address those barriers and foster innovation.

C3TI is governed by various offices of CDER, including the Office of the Center Director, the Office of Communications, the Office of Compliance, the Office of Medical Policy, the Office of New Drugs and the Office of Translational Sciences. C3TI’s mission is to “promote existing and future CDER clinical trial innovation through enhanced communication and collaboration.” C3TI aims to improve clinical trial efficiency, effectiveness, data quality, innovation and coordination in the hope that such efforts will increase the participation of diverse populations in clinical trials and accelerate the development of safe and effective drugs.

• Facilitate the sharing of lessons learned across CDER’s existing clinical trial innovation programs
• Communicate and collaborate with external parties regarding innovative clinical trials
• Manage a C3TI Demonstration Program to expand opportunities for sponsors to interact with CDER staff

The C3TI Demonstration Program will initially consist of three project areas under a pre-investigational new drug application (pre-IND) or IND: (1) point-of-care or pragmatic trials, (2) Bayesian analyses and (3) trials using selective safety data collection. Sponsors may submit program proposals via email to [email protected] . The program will accept up to nine proposals on a rolling basis within a 12-month period. Sponsors selected for the program will engage with CDER staff to serve as case examples and generate lessons for the broader community.

C3TI is under development and will eventually serve as the conduit for internal and external parties to access resources and obtain information regarding clinical trial designs and innovation efforts. Stakeholders including sponsors, contract research organizations and other service providers in the research industry, and entities conducting industry-sponsored research should monitor C3TI’s development and implementation. The learnings that emerge from C3TI’s activities may meaningfully shape clinical trial strategy and related business offerings in the research industry.

For more information on C3TI, visit the C3TI webpage or contact one of the authors or any other member of McDermott’s Food, Drug & Medical Device Regulatory Practice Group . McDermott will continue to monitor C3TI’s activities as FDA continues to develop the repository.

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