Study Start-Up Specialist, IQVIA Biotech, United Kingdom
Regulatory & Start-Up Specialist, IQVIA Biotech, UK
Homebased
IQVIA Biotech is a full-service CRO purpose-built to serve biotech sponsors. With over 25 years of experience, we offer agile, therapeutically aligned solutions and trusted partnerships that help bring breakthrough treatments to patients faster.
Job Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated Regulatory & Start-Up Specialist to support clinical trial site activation activities across the UK. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in ensuring studies are initiated efficiently, compliantly, and in alignment with regulatory requirements, SOPs, and project timelines.
You will collaborate cross-functionally and act as a key liaison between sites, project teams, and internal stakeholders, contributing to the successful delivery of clinical trials.
Key Responsibilities
Act as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for assigned studies, supporting investigative sites, Site Activation Managers (SAMs), Project Management, and internal teams
Deliver site start-up and activation activities in compliance with local and international regulations, SOPs, and work instructions
Prepare and review regulatory documentation, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timely submission
Maintain and update internal systems, databases, and tracking tools with study-specific information
Monitor site performance and provide feedback on metrics and deliverables
Support study start-up timelines, identifying risks and implementing contingency plans as required
Track and follow up on the progress of regulatory approvals, ethics submissions, contracts, ICFs, and Investigator Pack (IP) releases
Ensure timely distribution of approved documents to sites and project teams
Provide local regulatory expertise to study teams during planning and execution phases
Perform quality control checks on site documentation
Build effective relationships with stakeholders, including occasional interaction with sponsors
Required Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or a related field
Minimum 3 years of clinical research experience
Strong understanding of clinical systems, processes, and corporate standards
Sound knowledge of GCP/ICH guidelines and regulatory requirements
Experience within a regulated clinical trial environment and understanding of the drug development lifecycle
Skills & Competencies
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
Ability to work independently and prioritize effectively across multiple projects
Confident in negotiation and influencing, with the ability to challenge constructively
Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality and compliance
Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Why Join Us?
Be part of a dynamic and collaborative clinical research environment
Contribute to innovative studies that improve patient outcomes
Access to career development and growth opportunities
Work alongside experienced professionals in a global organization
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
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