Intern - Graduate Programme
First seen by Alion on Oct 9, 2026.
Job Title: Intern - Graduate Programme
Job Location: Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Job Location Type: Remote
Job Contract Type: Full-time
Job Seniority Level:Kickstart your career with IQVIA cFSP and engage in a bespoke graduate training and development programme.
We are seeking graduates who are looking to develop a career in clinical research for a paid internship (9‑month fixed-term contract), with the potential to become permanent. (Please note: completion of the Graduate Programme does not guarantee subsequent employment with the company.)
The internship is designed to offer a professional training programme and requires graduates to demonstrate continuous learning progress in line with the training curriculum and supervisor feedback. Assignments will reflect work undertaken within the business department and may include contributing to project teams or working independently on closely supervised tasks.
Apply today to forge a career with greater purpose, make an impact, and never stop learning!
Please note: this role is not eligible for UK visa sponsorship.
Essential Functions
- Participate in and complete the Graduate Programme CRA training curriculum.
- Complete appropriate therapeutic, protocol and clinical research training to perform job duties.
- Shadow and learn functions and/or project activities under close supervision.
- Gain experience in study procedures by working with experienced clinical staff.
- Under close supervision, support monitoring activities in accordance with the contracted scope of work and Good Clinical Practice. Assist CRAs with updating tracking systems as required.
- Under close supervision, establish regular lines of communication with sites to help manage ongoing project expectations and issues.
- Under close supervision, provide support to assigned studies by tracking regulatory submissions and approvals, recruitment and enrolment, and data query resolution. May also support the start‑up phase.
- Collaborate and liaise with study team members to support project execution as appropriate.
- Under close supervision, perform other duties and learning activities as directed.
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in scientific or healthcare discipline required.
- Basic clinical research knowledge obtained through coursework or self‑study preferred (e.g., Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and International Conference on Harmonisation (ICH) guidelines).
- Computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, managers and clients.
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
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.
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