Senior Clinical Trial Manager - Oncology - IQVIA Biotech

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

Job summary

IQVIA Biotech is seeking a Sr Clinical Trial Manager - Oncology to lead complex, multi-regional trials. You will drive clinical delivery, recruit effectively, and manage quality and timelines across the project lifecycle.

The role requires strong GCP/ICH knowledge, excellent stakeholder communication, and financial oversight to ensure successful study completion. Occasional site visits and coordination with sponsor teams are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in health care or a scientific discipline.
• 5+ years of clinical trial management experience preferred.
• Solid knowledge of GCP/ICH and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver multi-regional clinical trials in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Manage recruitment targets and recruitment strategies for trials.
• Develop risk mitigation plans and oversee quality across studies.
• Oversee project finances including estimates and changes (EAC).
• Coordinate with internal/external stakeholders and report milestones.
• Mentor team members and participate in bid defense as needed.

Skills

Clinical trial management

GCP/ICH knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Project finances

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in health care or science

Job description

Sr Clinical Trial Manager - Oncology - IQVIA Biotech

* Please note: due to sponsor requirements for the role, only candidates with previous Global CTM experience will be considered.

Job Overview

Clinical Trial Managers (CTM) are an integral part of clinical trial delivery, leading and working alongside clinical teams to improve patients’ lives by bringing new drugs to the market faster. The CTM is a member of the core project team responsible for clinical delivery of full service, large, multi-regional studies to meet contractual requirements and in accordance with (Standard Operating Procedures) SOPs, policies and practices.

Essential Functions

• Ensure clinical delivery of assigned projects in compliance with regulatory requirements (International Conference on Harmonization (ICH)-Good Clinical Practice (GCP), protocol), customer requirements (contract), and internal requirements (policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), project plans).
• Accountable for meeting projects’ recruitment targets and ensuring appropriate recruitment strategies are in place.
• Contribute to the development of the project risk mitigation plan. Manage clinical risks through the project lifecycle.
• Ensure clinical quality delivery by identifying quality standards/requirements, planning how compliance will be measured, monitoring and overseeing management of clinical quality issues.
• Manage clinical aspects of Project Finances including Estimate at Completion (EAC). Understand the scope of clinical delivery and create plans to deliver. Monitor and manage changes against baseline Estimate at Completion (EAC) and identify additional service opportunities or out of scope work.
• Work as the primary CTM alongside other CTMs to deliver large, global trials.
• Identify clinical stakeholder landscape for the project and manage both internal and external stakeholders through effective communication and resolution management.
• Collaborate with the clinical team to support milestone achievements. Report to internal and external stakeholders as per project scope requirements.
• Resourcing and Talent Planning of the clinical team. Manage the clinical team at project level to successfully deliver the project through the establishment of high-quality operational plans and guidance and project related trainings.
• Conduct regular team meetings and communicate appropriately to achieve objectives.
• Support professional development by providing feedback to clinical team line managers on performance relative to project tasks to support professional development.
• Adopt corporate initiatives and changes and serve as a change advocate when necessary.
• May contribute to the development of the clinical delivery strategy for business proposals. Participate in bid defense preparations and meetings. Develop and present Clinical Operation plan in partnership with Business Development and Project Leadership.
• May mentor and coach new peers as they assimilate into this role.
• May attend site visits as applicable in support of project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's Degree in health care or other scientific discipline required

Experience

• Ideally at least 5 years experience in clinical trial management or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Requires consolidated knowledge of Project management practices and terminology.
• Requires good knowledge of applicable clinical research regulatory requirements i.e., Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines.
• Requires broad protocol knowledge and therapeutic knowledge.; Req
• Requires good understanding of Clinical Research industry (drug/device/technology/etc.) and the relevant environments in which it operates.
• Requires understanding of project finances.
• Knowledge of clinical trials - Knowledge of clinical trial conduct, and skill in applying applicable clinical research regulatory requirements i.e. International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and relevant local laws, regulations and guidelines, towards clinical trial conduct.;

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

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