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About the Role

Senior Project Leads are integral to clinical trial delivery, improving patients’ lives by accelerating the market entry of new drugs. This role involves leading project teams and ensuring the successful delivery of clinical studies according to contractual requirements, SOPs, policies, and practices. The focus is on leveraging therapeutic expertise and IQVIA’s solutions to drive operational excellence and strategic leadership with clients, specifically requiring experience in Immuno-Oncology trials.

Responsibilities

Participate in and lead bid defense presentations in partnership with Business Development for complex studies.
Develop integrated study management plans with the core project team.
Accountable for strategic planning and execution of clinical studies, optimizing speed, quality, and cost.
Set objectives for the core project team and assess performance.
Collaborate with other functional groups to support milestone achievement and manage study issues.
Monitor project progress against contract and proactively communicate with stakeholders.
Responsible for the delivery and management of medium to large-sized, multi-regional studies.
Proactively manage risks and contingencies, leading problem-solving efforts.
Ensure project quality by identifying and addressing risks and implementing corrective actions.
Serve as the primary project contact with the customer and manage the client relationship.
Communicate and collaborate with IQVIA business development representatives.
Build and lead cross-functional project teams, ensuring collaboration and project delivery.
Ensure the financial success of the project.
Forecast and identify opportunities to accelerate activities and bring revenue forward.
Identify scope changes and manage the change control process.
Identify and communicate lessons learned and best practices for continuous improvement.
Adopt corporate initiatives and serve as a change advocate.
Provide input to line managers on project team members’ performance and support staff development.
Mentor less experienced project team members.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Life sciences or related field.
Greater than 7 years of clinical research experience.
4 years of project management experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Advanced knowledge of the job area and broad knowledge of related job areas.
Knowledge of clinical trial conduct and applicable regulatory requirements (ICH GCP, local laws/regulations).
Broad protocol knowledge and therapeutic knowledge desired.
Good understanding of the competitive environment and IQVIA solutions.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including good command of English.
Strong presentation skills.
Strong negotiation and customer management skills.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Ability to work through others to deliver results, monitor performance, and provide feedback.
Experience productively partnering cross-functionally and with customers.
Planning, time management, and prioritization skills.
Ability to organize resources, set objectives, and provide clear direction.
Experience planning activities in advance and adapting to changing circumstances.
Ability to make decisions, bring clarity to information, and drive results.
Ability to handle conflicting priorities.
Ability to work strategically to realize project goals and develop compelling visions for project delivery.
Attention to detail and accuracy in work.
Results-oriented approach to work delivery.
Demonstrated learning agility and openness to continuous learning.
Good software and computer skills, including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, and clients.
Excellent customer service skills and demonstrated ability to understand customer needs.
Effective mentoring and training skills, fostering learning and knowledge sharing.
Ability to work across geographies with cultural awareness.
Good understanding of other IQVIA functions and their inter-relationship with Project Leadership.
Good understanding of project financials, including managing contractual obligations and implications.
Ability to demonstrate all IQVIA core competencies (Client Focus, Collaboration, Communication, Innovation, Ownership).

Skills

Immuno-Oncology trial experience
Clinical trial management
Bid defense presentations
Study management plan development
Strategic planning and execution
Risk management
Problem-solving
Customer relationship management
Cross-functional team leadership
Financial management
Change control management
Mentoring
Communication (written and verbal)
Presentation skills
Negotiation skills
Time management
Prioritization
Decision making
Attention to detail
MS Office proficiency

Experience Level

Senior
Greater than 7 years clinical research experience
4 years project management experience

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree Life sciences or related field

About the Company

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

Equal Opportunity

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.