IQVIA Posted September 24, 2026

Freelance CRA - Spain

Madrid, Spain Part time
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About this opportunity

Freelance Clinical Research Associate (CRA) | Spain | 2 Opportunities

Join IQVIA Biotech as an experienced Freelance CRA supporting Phase III clinical trials in Spain. We are currently recruiting for two freelance CRA assignments, each at approximately 0.5 FTE (18 hours/week).

The assignments involve hands-on site monitoring activities, with one opportunity particularly suited to a CRA based in Madrid or the surrounding area.

Key Details

Location: Spain

Preferred location for one assignment: Madrid / Madrid area

Openings: 2 Freelance CRA positions

FTE: Approximately 0.5 FTE per assignment (18 hours/week)

Start: ASAP

Duration: Approximately 6 months

Travel: Regular site travel required within Spain

Current Assignments

Assignment 1 – Phase III Allergy

Phase III clinical studies in allergic rhinoconjunctivitis

Primary focus on Interim Monitoring Visits (IMVs)

Sites located across Spain, including the Madrid area

We are particularly interested in hearing from CRAs based in or around Madrid

Assignment 2 – Phase III Oncology / Breast Cancer

Phase III Breast Cancer study

Sites located in Girona, Cáceres and Jaén

Requires flexibility for travel across Spain

Hands-on Oncology experience would be an advantage

Responsibilities

Perform Interim Monitoring Visits (IMVs) and other required site monitoring activities

Ensure protocol adherence and ICH-GCP compliance

Review source documentation and study data

Support investigators and site personnel

Identify and follow up on site issues and action plans

Work closely with project and study teams to ensure high-quality study delivery

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of independent CRA monitoring experience

Previous Phase III clinical trial experience

Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP and clinical trial processes

Ability to work independently and manage assigned sites

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Fluent Spanish and English

Willingness and ability to travel to assigned sites within Spain

If you are an experienced Freelance CRA looking for your next assignment in Spain, we would be very happy to hear from you.

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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 .

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.

At IQVIA, we believe that diversity, inclusion, and belonging empower our mission to accelerate innovation for a healthier world. We create a culture of belonging by valuing the perspectives of all talented employees worldwide and providing them with the opportunity to power smarter healthcare for everyone, everywhere. When our talented employees bring their authentic selves and their diverse experiences to work, they enable us to accomplish extraordinary things. Multifaceted thought processes spark innovation. Multi-talented collaboration harnesses innovation to deliver superior outcomes. Likewise, as part of this culture, IQVIA is committed to ensuring effective equality between women and men, integrating it as a strategic principle in its corporate and human resources policies.

Job details

Seniority
Not listed
Function
Clinical Research
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Madrid, Spain
Employment type
Part time

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Clinical Research role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 324 comparable Clinical Research roles across 25 biopharma companies.

324Comparable roles tracked
298Currently active
25Companies hiring similar roles
43Countries represented

Salary context

80 of 324 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function. This posting doesn't list a seniority level, so peers aren't narrowed by seniority either -- the range below may span more levels than usual.

This roleSubject Not listed on this posting
Lowest disclosed · Lab Assistant · IQVIA $25,300/yr – $52,700/yr
Highest disclosed · Senior Director, Head of Study Start Up · Merck KGaA $298,700/yr – $465,900/yr
Peer group range $39,000 – $382,300 (median $136,000)

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 324 comparable roles

United States93
China40
United Kingdom28
Canada16
Brazil11
Netherlands10

+ 37 more countries

Seniority mix

219 of 324 peers have a known seniority level

Associate92
Senior56
Manager43
Senior Director8
Associate Director6
Principal6
Director4
Executive/VP2
Intern/Fellow/Postdoc2

Therapeutic area mix

21 of 324 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Oncology14
Cardiovascular / CVRM2
Immunology2
Vaccines & Infectious Disease1
Neuroscience1
Dermatology & Aesthetics1

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