INVESTIGATORS

Fueling research excellence across the globe.

IQVIA’s global site partnerships are designed to elevate performance and reduce the burden — so sites and investigators can focus on what matters most: delivering quality outcomes for the sponsors and patients. From staffing and recruitment to technology, training and payments, our solutions streamline operations, accelerate milestones, and minimize unforeseen costs. With predictive analytics, dedicated relationship managers, and a commitment to transparency, IQVIA helps sites thrive — making us the partner of choice for high-performing research teams worldwide.

Recognized by WCG’s prestigious Pinnacle Award for site relationships — highlighting professionalism & communication excellence1

1CenterWatch’s 2025 global survey consisted of 12,000 respondents, highlighting IQVIA's dedication to enhancing professionalism, communication, and responsiveness between sponsors, CROs and investigational sites.


EXPANSIVE GLOBAL FOOTPRINT

Hands-on partnership and wide-ranging support

With over 1,100 high-performing sites across 100 countries, IQVIA’s Strategic Site Networks partner with investigators in clinics and hospitals of every size across the globe. Drawing on IQVIA’S vast experience and capabilities, we closely collaborate with sites to provide innovative solutions that answer today’s complexities and challenges — helping to reduce burden, streamline efficiencies, and ensure exceptional delivery.

Partnering to deliver customizable support via training, expert staff and technologies to drive efficiencies, boost performance and enhance recruitment and retention.

FAQ

IQVIA works with the site and sponsor to understand the needs of the trial, then partners with them to put the right level of staffing, training, and technology in place. That support is paired with recruitment support and operational services that further reduce the day-to-day burden on site teams.

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Recruitment and retention outcomes often improve when sites have access to dedicated resources and patient engagement support. Operational expertise further strengthens these outcomes by helping sites sustain performance throughout the study.

IQVIA provides site-focused programs and recruitment support designed to help sites engage participants and maintain study momentum throughout the trial.

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Sites can operate more efficiently when administrative tasks and training requirements are simplified. Study workflows benefit further when supported through connected resources.

IQVIA combines site support services and training with expert personnel to help sites improve trial efficiency. Technology solutions are paired with this support to further strengthen site performance.

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Complex studies often require a combination of operational expertise and specialized staffing. Site training and patient engagement support add further value in these environments.

IQVIA offers customizable support models that can help sites address the unique operational and recruitment challenges associated with complex clinical studies.

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Providing operational and administrative support can allow investigators to spend more time on patient care and study conduct. This support also helps protect research quality throughout the trial.

IQVIA's site-focused services are designed to reduce administrative burden and support investigators throughout the research process.

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Patient participation can be expanded when sites have access to recruitment resources and engagement programs. Flexible study support models further extend this reach.

IQVIA supports patient participation through recruitment services and Site Enrollment and Engagement Leads. Remote Research Clinicians and site-focused engagement programs provide additional support to further extend patient access.

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Technology can help sites improve communication and streamline workflows. It can also simplify study management and increase operational visibility.

IQVIA provides technology-enabled solutions that support site operations and help research teams manage studies more efficiently.

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Strong site relationships are built through consistent communication and transparency. Operational support and responsiveness to site needs further reinforce these relationships.

IQVIA emphasizes site partnership models focused on communication and transparency. Ongoing support is paired with these models to help sites and sponsors work more effectively together.

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Accelerating Clinical Trials

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Simpler, faster, supported research

IQVIA's Patient & Site Centric Solutions are designed around the realities investigators face every day. We combine data-driven insights with site-centric partnerships to streamline operations, support protocol compliance, and deliver faster, more predictable enrollment. From Clinical Trial Educators who strengthen site readiness to Remote Research Clinicians and mobile nursing services that bring protocol-required care directly to patients, our coordinated approach helps improve efficiency without compromising quality.

Across digital recruitment, patient and site technologies, and Strategic Site Solutions—including access to established site networks—we help investigators reduce administrative burden and expand access to broader patient populations. The result is a simpler, more supported investigator experience and trial outcomes that are more representative, timely, and reliable.

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Support that drives success

Patient engagement isn't just about improving trial participation—it's about making site operations more efficient and effective. IQVIA's Site Enablement Solutions provide investigators with the tools, resources, and support needed to reduce trial burden, strengthen recruitment efforts, and help patients stay engaged throughout the study. From early community outreach and patient education to incorporating the patient voice into protocol design, we help build trust, improve accessibility, and reduce barriers to participation.

Our services include digital concierge support, tailored engagement strategies for underserved and underrepresented populations, and Remote Research Clinicians who deliver protocol-required care directly to patients. These capabilities enhance the patient experience while supporting protocol adherence, participant retention, and site performance, allowing investigators to focus on delivering high-quality data and meeting study timelines with confidence.

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Faster enrollment, less burden

Recruiting the right patients quickly remains one of the greatest challenges sites face. IQVIA's Patient Recruitment and Enablement Solutions are designed to help reduce that burden. By combining advanced data analytics, predictive modeling, and targeted outreach, we help identify potentially eligible participants beyond a site's existing database while providing prescreening and referral support to streamline enrollment.

Our site-centric approach includes omnichannel recruitment campaigns, patient education resources, and direct-to-patient engagement strategies that help reduce administrative workload and improve recruitment predictability. Through a coordinated set of solutions, investigators gain access to referral networks, patient-facing technologies, and engagement resources that help keep participants informed and engaged throughout the study. The result is a more efficient recruitment process, improved participant retention, and a smoother experience for both site teams and patients.

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Experts that drive performance

IQVIA's Site and Investigator Solutions are designed to simplify trial delivery and strengthen site performance. We provide end-to-end support that reduces administrative burden, accelerates study start-up, and helps ensure sites have the resources they need to succeed. Our Site Enrollment and Engagement Leads work directly with site teams to support protocol adherence, train staff, and address operational challenges—helping sites maintain compliance and deliver high-quality data efficiently.

With access to Strategic Site Networks, dedicated site enablement services, and integrated digital tools, investigators can benefit from faster enrollment, improved participant retention, and greater operational predictability. IQVIA partners with investigators to support high-quality study execution and help keep trials on track—so sites can focus on advancing research and improving patient outcomes.

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Clinical support anywhere

IQVIA's Remote Research Clinicians service brings protocol-required care directly to patients, helping reduce site burden and increase trial flexibility. For investigators, this can mean fewer missed visits, improved protocol adherence, and a more convenient experience for participants who may have difficulty traveling. Our clinicians are trained to perform protocol-required assessments and procedures in patients' homes while maintaining data quality and supporting participant comfort.

By coordinating remote clinical support with site operations, IQVIA helps expand patient access, support enrollment goals, and improve participant retention without adding operational complexity. This approach enhances the patient experience while helping sites maintain study momentum and operational efficiency, supporting the delivery of high-quality data and reliable study outcomes in today's decentralized research environment.

Scale recruitment with ease

Avacare Clinical Research Network, powered by IQVIA, connects investigators to a broad network of high-performing general medicine sites across the United States. For investigators, this means access to established infrastructure, streamlined study start-up processes, and qualified patient populations to support enrollment goals. By leveraging Avacare's operational expertise and connected network model, investigators can reduce administrative burden and improve study efficiency without compromising quality.

The network provides centralized support, standardized processes, and advanced technology designed to promote consistency and support protocol execution across participating sites. This collaborative approach helps strengthen recruitment performance, improve participant retention, and enhance operational predictability—enabling investigators to focus on delivering high-quality data and advancing clinical research efficiently.

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