Content: Medicines Development Process, Good Clinical Practice, Regulatory Environment in the EU and USA, Clinical Trial Design & Clinical Research Roles and Responsibilities,…
Learning: 80-100 hours online and self-paced, 8 Modules, Final Exam
Certificates: GCP, VIARES, ACRP
Prerequisites: successful completion of the application processÂ
Job Interview: after successful completion of the program you will be interviewed by IQVIA BIOTECH for job opportunities
cost of the training program is sponsored by IQVIA BIOTECH
What's included in the Program
A Flexible Online Training Course
Our setup enables you to complete this program either next to a full-time job or in a focused effort. 100% of the program is online and the training courses can be completed at any time.
Get Industry Certified
On successful completion of this program, you will be certified and will have acquired knowledge, skills and competencies to start at an entry level role as Clinical Research Associate, In-House Clinical Research Associate or similar.
Job Interview by IQVIA BIOTECH
IQVIA BIOTECH will provide you interview opportunities upon successful completion of the full training program.
Application & Process
In order to be considered for the program you need to follow the outlined application process:
apply for the program if you meet the program criteria
upon invitation complete the online Candidate Assessment
after positive Candidate Assessment take a final admission interview
upon admission complete the CRA training course and the ACRP ELKAÂ
once you successfully completed the program you will be interviewed by IQVIA BIOTECH
Course Program
The Clinical Research Associate Program consists of eight consecutive modules. You will complete each module by:
taking your e-learning
submitting your assignment work
reviewing pre-recorded webinars
completing your module test
taking the final exam
8 Modules – 100 Learning Hours – 3 Certificates.
Successfully complete the 8 competency modules below to obtain your VIARES Academy Certificate.
In addition to VIARES lifetime membership, you will get a 1-year free membership with ACRP. You will also be able to take ACRP’s new ELKA (Entry-Level Knowledge Assessment) test. Upon successful completion, you will receive ACRP’s endorsement (ELKA certificate) of their foundational competencies required for entry-level roles in clinical research.
"I profit from participating in the VIARES CRA Academy, where the team personally takes cares for the students. The program is well structured to learn from experienced tutors and aligns with my work schedule. The learning management system provides access to the learning information any time." Dmytro K VIARES Graduate
Apply today
Please apply if you meet all of the following criteria:
You live and can legally work in one of the following countries:
North America: USA or Canada
EUROPE: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Hungary, Netherlands, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain or UK
Life Science, Nursing, Pharmacy or Medical Degree
Prior work experience in biomedical/clinical research/nursing
Study Coordinator experience is preferred
1 year of Oncology, Dermatology, Cardiovascular, Renal/Metabolic, Internal Medicine experience is strongly preferred
Ability to start the program within the next 2 weeks
Are open to work at IQVIA Biotech, willing to travel as required for the role and can start January 2022
Proficiency in the local language
if not native, level C1 or higher certificate required; i.e. you are applying from Germany but you are not native German speaker you need to provide a certificate for your language level C1
English language level C1 or higherÂ
Your expert instructors
Eric Klaver
Eric Klaver
Eric brings with him 20 years of experience training and meeting management and has worked in clinical research for almost 25 years. The global reach of this experience (Eric has trained in six continents) makes him the partner of choice to work with. Eric combines soft skills with personal responsibility in every training.
Gabriele Disselhoff
Gabriele Disselhoff
Gabriele is currently the Managing Director of CRQS (Creative Regulatory & Quality Solutions), specializing in Strategic Regulatory Affairs, Quality Management, Organizational Development and Change Management. She has 38 years of experience under her belt in pharmaceutical development, with 29 years in pharmaceutical industry (Merck KGaA, Abbott) and 9 years consulting. She has extensive industry experience in regulatory affairs, clinical research and clinical quality assurance, and a thorough knowledge of document management and electronic submissions.
Gavin Chait
Gavin Chait
Gavin Chait is a Data Scientist at Whythawk, which specializes in integrated open data consulting, and training for open knowledge, freedom of information, and economic development projects. He spent more than a decade in economic and development initiatives in South Africa. He was a commercial director at the Open Knowledge Foundation, and led the implementation of numerous open data projects around the world. Gavin has twenty years of experience in teaching at all academic levels, and is a passionate advocate for knowledge development through open access to data and freedom of information.
"I profit from participating in the VIARES CRA Academy, where the team personally takes cares for the students. The program is well structured to learn from experienced tutors and aligns with my work schedule. The learning management system provides access to the learning information any time."
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