Global Study Leadership - Clinical Lead - Oncology

IQVIA Inc; Madrid; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA Global Study Leadership in Madrid is seeking a Clinical Lead with a strong Oncology background to drive delivery of regional and global studies. You will oversee recruitment, site performance, quality and regulatory compliance for assigned projects, partnering with project leaders and cross-functional teams.

The role requires a life sciences degree and 5+ years in clinical research or operations, with experience in study delivery, patient recruitment, and budget awareness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Healthcare, or a related scientific discipline.
• Strong Oncology background.
• 5+ years of clinical research, monitoring, or clinical operations experience.
• Familiarity with ICH-GCP and regulatory requirements.
• Experience leading clinical study delivery and site management.
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams in a global environment.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Experience with project financial management is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the clinical delivery of regional and global clinical studies, ensuring projects meet quality, timeline, recruitment and operational objectives
• Drive patient recruitment and site engagement strategies, ensuring enrolment targets are achieved and studies remain on track
• Partner with Project Leaders and cross-functional teams to drive study milestones, resolve issues and maintain operational excellence
• Provide leadership and guidance to clinical teams, supporting resource planning, training and project delivery
• Manage clinical risks, oversee quality standards and drive proactive mitigation strategies throughout the study lifecycle
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and alignment across study teams
• Support financial oversight of clinical delivery, including forecasting, budget management and identification of scope changes where applicable
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, knowledge sharing and the development of less experienced team members
• Support proposal development, bid defence activities and clinical delivery planning for new opportunities where appropriate

Skills

Oncology background

Clinical research

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences

Job description

Due to sponsor requirements, only candidates with a strong Oncology background will be considered for the role.

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 work across a diverse portfolio including 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 clinical operations experts, you'll have the opportunity to broaden your therapeutic expertise, strengthen your leadership capabilities and influence the successful delivery of studies that help bring new treatments to patients faster. Supported by a collaborative global network, mentorship, flexible ways of working and AI-enabled technology and data-driven insights, you'll be empowered to grow your career while making a meaningful impact on global healthcare.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Clinical Lead, you'll be accountable for the clinical delivery of assigned studies, ensuring recruitment, site performance, quality and operational objectives are achieved while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements and customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the clinical delivery of regional and global clinical studies, ensuring projects meet quality, timeline, recruitment and operational objectives
• Drive patient recruitment and site engagement strategies, ensuring enrolment targets are achieved and studies remain on track
• Partner with Project Leaders and cross-functional teams to drive study milestones, resolve issues and maintain operational excellence
• Provide leadership and guidance to clinical teams, supporting resource planning, training and project delivery
• Manage clinical risks, oversee quality standards and drive proactive mitigation strategies throughout the study lifecycle
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and alignment across study teams
• Support financial oversight of clinical delivery, including forecasting, budget management and identification of scope changes where applicable
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, knowledge sharing and the development of less experienced team members
• Support proposal development, bid defence activities and clinical delivery planning for new opportunities where appropriate

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Healthcare, or a related scientific discipline
• Strong Oncology background
• 5+ years of clinical research, monitoring, or clinical operations experience within a CRO, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology environment
• Strong understanding of clinical trial conduct, ICH-GCP guidelines and applicable regulatory requirements
• Experience leading clinical study delivery activities, including patient recruitment, site management and clinical quality oversight
• Proven ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams and manage internal and external stakeholders in a global environment
• Strong communication, problem-solving, organizational and decision-making skills
• Experience supporting project financial management and operational planning is desirable
• Passion for advancing clinical research and improving outcomes for patients worldwide

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

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.