*Please note This role is not eligible for UK visa sponsorship
Job Overview
Project Leads are key contributors to clinical trial delivery, working closely with clinical teams to improve patients’ lives by expediting the introduction of new drugs to the market. As an integral member of the core project team, the Project Lead is responsible for managing clinical studies to meet contractual requirements in line with SOPs, policies, and practices. Clinical Project Management emphasizes project delivery, productivity, and quality, leading to strong financial performance and customer satisfaction. Project Leads may independently run their own studies, leveraging therapeutic expertise and IQVIA’s solutions to drive operational excellence and strategic leadership with clients.
Essential Functions
1. Participate in bid defense presentations, collaborating with Business Development, and lead presentations for smaller, less complex regional studies.
2. Manage delivery of smaller, regional studies as assigned.
3. Develop integrated study management plans with the core project team.
4. Ensure the execution of clinical studies or their segments, optimizing speed, quality, and cost, while ensuring compliance with study tools, training, SOPs, policies, and procedures.
5. Set objectives for the project team or sub-teams based on contracts and strategy, communicate effectively, and evaluate performance.
6. Collaborate with other functional groups to support milestones and address study issues.
7. Monitor project progress, proactively report to stakeholders, and manage risks and contingencies.
8. Maintain project quality by identifying risks and issues, and implementing corrective actions.
9. Serve as primary or backup contact with customers, managing relationships and communication.
10. Build and lead cross-functional project teams to achieve milestones and resolve issues.
11. Ensure the financial success of projects, forecast opportunities, and manage scope changes.
12. Identify lessons learned and promote best practices.
13. Manage vendors and vendor activities as required.
14. Support corporate initiatives and serve as a change advocate.
15. Provide performance feedback to line managers and mentor less experienced team members.
Qualifications
1. Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences or related field (Req).
2. At least 5 years of relevant experience, including over 1 year in project management (Req).
3. Advanced knowledge of clinical trials, regulatory requirements, and therapeutic areas.
4. Strong communication skills, including proficiency in English and presentation abilities.
5. Effective problem-solving skills and leadership capabilities.
6. Excellent planning, organization, and prioritization skills.
7. Attention to detail, results-oriented, and adaptable to learning.
8. Proficiency in MS Office applications.
9. Ability to work collaboratively across geographies and cultures.
10. Understanding of project financials and contractual obligations.
11. Demonstration of IQVIA core competencies: Client Focus, Collaboration, Communication, Innovation, Ownership.
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research, commercial insights, and healthcare intelligence, committed to accelerating medical development and improving patient outcomes worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com.
We value diverse talent and a culture of innovation and impact. Everyone at IQVIA contributes to our mission of improving lives through healthcare advancements. Thank you for considering a career with us.
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