Study Start Up Manager, IQVIA

IQVIA; São Paulo; On-site; BRL 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA is seeking a dedicated professional to lead site activation and regulatory activities for complex multicenter studies. You will manage the end-to-end activation, maintenance, and regulatory submissions, ensuring alignment with RSU strategies and project plans.

Candidate will collaborate across regions, provide regulatory and scientific guidance, and mentor team members to ensure timely and compliant study delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading site activation and maintenance in multicenter studies.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements for clinical trials in Brazil.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Site Activation and Maintenance activities for assigned projects in line with the RSU strategy.
• Develop, implement and maintain the Management Plan within the Project Plan.
• Coordinate regulatory and site activation with regions and countries to ensure timely delivery.
• Provide regulatory and technical support to enable trial initiation and maintenance.
• Ensure quality standards and maintain CTMS and related systems.
• Mentor colleagues and support business development activities.

Skills

Regulatory strategy

Project management

Clinical trials

Stakeholder communication

Budget management

Tools

CTMS

Regulatory databases

Job description

Job Overview Direct and manage the delivery of all required site activation, maintenance and regulatory activities for selected studies or multi-protocol programs, including pre-award activities, oversight of the scope of work, budget and resources.

Essential Functions

• Oversee the execution of Site Activation (including pre-award/bid defense activities) and/or Maintenance for assigned projects in accordance with the agreed RSU site activation strategy, adhering to project timelines. Develop, implement and maintain the Management Plan according to the Scope of Work and Project Plan, within the agreed project strategy, resolving project related issues where required. Ensure collaboration across Regulatory & Site Activation, including communication with regions and countries, to successfully deliver the agreed project scope in compliance with the RSU Management Plan. Create and/or review technical and administrative documentation to support business development and enable study initiation and maintenance, as required. Provide specialist regulatory and technical scientific support to facilitate efficient business development, initiation and maintenance of clinical trials, whilst enabling compliance with regulatory requirements. Provide overall guidance and oversight of multi-regional and multi-protocol programs during initial start-up and maintenance phase as an integral member of the study management team. Determine regulatory strategy/expectations and parameters for submissions and all necessary authorizations identify regulatory complexity and challenges and offer creative and practical solutions to support the bid process and subsequent execution of the site activation plan. Assess and review the regulatory landscape and contribute to the collection, interpretation, analysis and dissemination of accurate regulatory intelligence to support assigned studies and wider company, as required. Execute operational strategy/ expectations for maintenance of clinical study approvals, authorizations and review/ negotiation of contracts and essential documents. Work with Quality Management to ensure appropriate quality standards for the duration of site activation (or Maintenance, as applicable). Mentor and coach colleagues as required. Ensure accurate completion and maintenance of internal systems (with emphasis on CTMS), databases, tracking tools, timelines and project plans with project specific information. May take a lead role in developing long standing relationships with preferred IQVIA customers. Deliver presentations/training to clients, colleagues and professional bodies, as required. May be involved in activities related to monthly study budget planning and reviews.

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.

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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.