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About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Clinical Project Manager to serve as a CPM Line Manager, providing leadership, coaching, and functional oversight to an assigned group of Clinical Project Managers within the cFSP team. This role is ideal for an established people manager or a high-performing Senior/Lead Clinical Project Manager ready for career advancement.

Responsibilities

Conduct regular 1:1 meetings with direct reports, providing coaching, performance feedback, career development support, and oversight.
Set clear performance expectations and objectives, supporting ongoing performance management.
Coach and mentor team members to support their professional growth and career progression.
Lead the onboarding, training, and integration of new CPMs into the cFSP model.
Complete and review competency assessments and individual development plans.
Monitor team performance, engagement, workload, training completion, and development needs.
Support employee engagement initiatives and contribute to action planning.
Ensure CPMs understand their responsibilities within the client-led work package and product delivery model.
Ensure work is conducted in accordance with applicable processes, policies, procedures, quality standards, SOPs, and regulatory requirements.
Review resource allocation and workload across the CPM team, partnering with leadership on capacity and succession planning.
Produce and present team status reports, resource summaries, and operational updates.
Support direct reports with expectations relating to resource management, time reporting, compliance, training, and operational discipline.
Partner with functional leadership, client stakeholders, and operational teams to support effective resource management.
Drive continuous improvement activities and encourage the sharing of best practices.
Represent the CPM line management function during internal meetings, governance discussions, talent reviews, and client-facing forums.
Support recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, and workforce planning activities for the CPM function.
Serve as an escalation point for team members, providing guidance on people-related, operational, and resource management challenges.
Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, inclusion, engagement, and continuous development.
Participate in functional, organizational, and client-driven initiatives supporting talent development, resource management, and strategic business objectives.

Requirements

Strong clinical project management experience with a proven ability to lead, influence, and develop others.
At least 5 years of clinical research experience.
Minimum 3 years of leadership experience.
Strong clinical project management experience, ideally including responsibility for global studies.
Experience within a sponsor-dedicated/FSP model, CRO, or large pharmaceutical environment.
Previous formal people management experience is valuable, but not essential.
Leadership experience gained through mentoring, coaching, study team oversight, or similar responsibilities will also be considered.
A strong understanding of clinical trial conduct and applicable clinical research regulatory requirements, including ICH-GCP and relevant local regulations and guidelines.
A proven ability to deliver projects successfully against quality and timeline expectations.
Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong coaching, influencing, negotiation, judgment, and decision-making capabilities.
Good problem-solving skills and the ability to proactively identify and address performance or operational challenges.
The ability to establish effective working relationships across functions and geographies, with awareness and understanding of cultural differences.
A collaborative and inclusive leadership style with a genuine interest in supporting the development and success of others.
Strong organizational and computer skills, including MS Office applications.
Demonstrated leadership potential, strong stakeholder engagement, sound operational judgment, and a proven track record of successful clinical project delivery.

Skills

Clinical Project Management
Leadership
Coaching
Mentoring
Team Development
Stakeholder Management
Communication
Interpersonal Skills
Negotiation
Judgment
Decision-making
Problem-solving
Organizational Skills
Computer Skills
MS Office Applications

Experience Level

Minimum 3 years of leadership experience
At least 5 years of clinical research experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in life sciences or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience.

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.

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.