Manager, COA Management

IQVIA LLC; São Paulo; On-site; BRL 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA is seeking a COA Manager to lead a portfolio of cardiovascular outcomes instruments, overseeing lifecycle management, accuracy, and market readiness across trials, real‑world studies, and health care use cases. You will collaborate with clinical, operational, and commercial teams to maximize asset value and impact, facilitating global client delivery and growth.

The role requires a strong scientific background in COAs/PROs, multi‑disciplinary coordination, and fluent English, with 5+ years

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Health Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience.
• At least 3 years in Clinical Research, Outcomes Research, Real‑World Evidence, Pharmaceutical or Medical Device Industry, COA Development or Licensing, or Product/Portfolio Management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a portfolio of cardiovascular COA assets, ensuring scientific integrity and market readiness.
• Drive product lifecycle management, asset development, implementations, and portfolio expansion.
• Partner with scientific, operational, and commercial teams to ensure assets are ready for client delivery and market needs.
• Monitor portfolio performance and support forecasting, revenue growth, and strategic decisions.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in cardiovascular outcomes and contribute to healthcare innovation.

Skills

COA knowledge

PRO knowledge

Portfolio management

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences / Health Sciences / Engineering / Computer Science / related

Advanced degree preferred (MS/PhD/PharmD/MPH etc.)

Job description

At IQVIA, we advance healthcare by providing scientific solutions that span clinical trials, real-world evidence, and consulting services across the entire product lifecycle. Our Instrument Licensing Services team manages and licenses a diverse portfolio of Clinical Outcome Assessments (COAs), supporting their implementation, translation, scoring, and use across clinical research and healthcare settings. We are seeking a COA Manager to lead and manage a portfolio of cardiovascular‑related outcome assessment instruments. This role combines scientific expertise, portfolio management, client engagement, and cross‑functional collaboration to ensure our cardiovascular assets are positioned for growth and ready to support global client needs.

Role Summary

The COA Manager will be responsible for the lifecycle management, operational readiness, scientific integrity, and commercial success of assigned cardiovascular COA assets. This individual will serve as a key subject matter expert and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to maximize the value, adoption, and impact of these instruments across clinical trials, real‑world evidence studies, registries, and emerging healthcare use cases.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a portfolio of cardiovascular Clinical Outcome Assessment (COA) assets, ensuring their scientific integrity, market readiness, and long‑term success.
• Drive product lifecycle management, supporting asset development, enhancements, implementation, and strategic portfolio expansion.
• Partner cross‑functionally with scientific, operational, and commercial teams to ensure assets are ready for client delivery and positioned to meet evolving market needs.
• Monitor portfolio performance and business impact, supporting forecasting, revenue growth, and strategic decision‑making.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in cardiovascular outcomes, contributing to innovative healthcare, real‑world evidence, and Population Health initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Health Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Advanced degree (Master's, PhD, PharmD, MPH, etc.) preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in one or more of the following: Clinical Research, Outcomes Research, Real‑World Evidence, Pharmaceutical or Medical Device Industry, COA Development or Licensing, Product or Portfolio Management.

Technical & Functional Skills

• Strong knowledge of Clinical Outcome Assessments (COAs), Patient-Reported Outcomes (PROs), or patient-centered measurement.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, global, and matrixed environment.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Strong analytical, organizational, project management, and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail, sound judgment, and a collaborative mindset.
• Fluent English communication skills (written and verbal).

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.

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.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create connections that accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments. Everything we do is part of a journey to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. To get there, we seek out diverse talent with curious minds and a relentless commitment to innovation and impact. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of helping customers improve the lives of patients everywhere. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.