Clinical Project Manager - Global Study Leadership

IQVIA Inc; Madrid; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA is seeking a Clinical Project Manager to lead regional and global clinical studies, managing timelines, budgets and quality while partnering with sponsors and cross-functional teams. The role emphasizes patient impact and regulatory compliance within a dynamic CRO environment.

The ideal candidate will have a life sciences degree and 5+ years of clinical research experience, including study leadership and strong stakeholder management in a global setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Healthcare, or a related field.
• 5+ years of clinical research experience, incl. project management in CRO/pharma.
• Experience leading clinical studies or study workstreams.
• Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP and regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to manage timelines, budgets, quality.
• Experience building sponsor relationships in a global environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional and global clinical studies from start-up through close-out.
• Build sponsor relationships and serve as primary project contact for exceptional customer experience.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams to achieve milestones and study objectives.
• Develop and execute study management plans to support delivery.
• Manage timelines, budgets, quality, risks and operational performance.
• Support financial oversight, forecasting, change control and vendor management as applicable.
• Ensure studies comply with ICH-GCP, regulatory requirements, SOPs and contractual commitments.

Skills

Life Sciences degree

Clinical research

Study leadership

ICH-GCP knowledge

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences

Job description

Clinical Project Manager - Global Study Leadership

At IQVIA, our Clinical Project Managers play a critical role in bringing innovative medicines to patients worldwide. You'll lead the delivery of clinical trials, partnering with sponsors and cross-functional teams to ensure studies are executed efficiently, compliantly and with a focus on quality, timelines and patient impact. This is an exciting opportunity to lead regional and global clinical studies while expanding your project leadership expertise within one of the world's leading clinical research organizations.

Why Join Global Study Leadership?

Global Study Leadership is a global, full-service team delivering clinical trials through both therapeutically aligned and customer-dedicated delivery models. You'll gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of studies across Oncology, Rare Disease, CNS, Cardiovascular, Immunology, Respiratory, Cell & Gene Therapy, Infectious Disease, Ophthalmology and Women's Health, while partnering with leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology sponsors around the world. Working alongside experienced project leaders and cross-functional experts, you'll have opportunities to broaden your clinical research knowledge, strengthen your project management capabilities and develop sponsor-facing and leadership skills. Supported by a collaborative global network, mentorship, flexible ways of working and AI-enabled technology and data-driven insights, you'll be empowered to accelerate your growth and build a rewarding career within one of the world's leading clinical research organizations.

What You'll Be Doing

As a key member of the project leadership team, you'll be responsible for the successful delivery of clinical studies or study workstreams, ensuring projects meet quality, timeline, budget, regulatory and customer objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of regional and global clinical studies or assigned study workstreams from start-up through close-out
• Build strong relationships with sponsors, serving as a primary or key project contact and ensuring an exceptional customer experience
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and study objectives
• Develop and execute study management plans to support successful study delivery
• Manage study timelines, budgets, quality, risks and operational performance throughout the project lifecycle
• Drive proactive issue resolution, risk mitigation and stakeholder alignment to ensure successful study outcomes
• Support financial oversight, forecasting, change control and vendor management activities where applicable
• Ensure studies are delivered in compliance with ICH-GCP, regulatory requirements, SOPs and contractual commitments
• Contribute to continuous improvement through lessons learned, best-practice sharing and support of developing team members

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Healthcare, or a related scientific discipline
• 5+ years of clinical research experience, including project management experience within a CRO, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology environment
• Experience leading clinical studies, study workstreams, or cross-functional project teams
• Strong knowledge of clinical trial conduct, ICH-GCP guidelines and applicable regulatory requirements
• Proven ability to manage study timelines, risks, quality, budgets and operational performance
• Experience building effective sponsor and stakeholder relationships within a global environment
• Strong communication, collaboration, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed environment while balancing multiple priorities
• Passion for advancing clinical research and improving patient outcomes

Build Your Future with IQVIA

At IQVIA, you'll have the opportunity to work on innovative studies, collaborate with industry-leading sponsors, leverage cutting-edge technology and develop your career within a global organization dedicated to transforming healthcare and improving patient outcomes worldwide.

Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com.

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.

At IQVIA, we believe that diversity, inclusion, and belonging empower our mission to accelerate innovation for a healthier world.

We create a culture of belonging by valuing the perspectives of all talented employees worldwide and providing them with the opportunity to power smarter healthcare for everyone, everywhere.

When our talented employees bring their authentic selves and their diverse experiences to work, they enable us to accomplish extraordinary things.

Multifaceted thought processes spark innovation. Multi-talented collaboration harnesses innovation to deliver superior outcomes.

Likewise, as part of this culture, IQVIA is committed to ensuring effective equality between women and men, integrating it as a strategic principle in its corporate and human resources policies.

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.