Associate Project Manager

IQVIA; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global exposure

Variety of therapeutic areas

Collaborative team environment

Cutting-edge in-house technology

Career development opportunities

Work-Life Balance

Job summary

IQVIA Laboratories seeks an Associate Project Manager to support study setup, protocol review, and budget oversight in a flexible home/office/hybrid role. You will lead meetings, develop plans, and ensure timelines are met while coordinating lab operations and data management across global studies.

The role emphasizes collaboration, risk management, and delivering quality trial services in a dynamic environment. A life sciences degree and clinical trial experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related field; equivalents considered.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies, processes, and best practice technology.
• Minimum of 18 months experience in a project management and customer-facing environment.
• 2+ years in the clinical or research industry preferred.
• Ability to create and maintain project timelines to ensure deadlines are met.
• Experience in managing project budgets to avoid cost overruns.
• Ability to achieve results through collaborative efforts with others.
• Knowledge of Laboratory Operations and Central Laboratory Functions.
• Ability to identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Experience leading large, global Phase I-IV clinical trials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate study setup, including protocol and budget review, leading meetings, and developing project plans.
• Partner with Study Setup for quality database setup and oversee protocol documentation.
• Prepare and present protocol materials at Kick Off and Investigator meetings.
• Monitor project plans, timelines, and deliverables; manage documentation and reporting.
• Manage study scope changes and budget; monitor quality and service-related issues.
• Collaborate with project management to improve processes and service quality.
• Coordinate services such as database setup, data management, and lab operations; support internal teams.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Timeline planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk mitigation

Communication with stakeholders

Clinical trial knowledge

Quality oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Job description

Associate Project Manager - Emerging BioPharma

IQVIA Laboratories

Home-based, office-based, hybrid options available

IQVIA Laboratories is a global leader in drug discovery and development, offering comprehensive central and specialty biomarker services. Our expertise includes genomics, immunoassays, flow cytometry, anatomic pathology, precision medicine, vaccine assays, ADME, and bioanalytical services. We also specialize in antibody and biomarker discovery and decentralized clinical trial solutions. Committed to scientific rigor and operational excellence, we support all phases of drug development, ensuring high data integrity and accelerating transformative therapies.

Join us on our exciting journey!

Job Overview:

Facilitate study setup, including protocol and budget review, leading meetings, and developing project plans.

Partner with the Study Setup team for quality database setup and oversee protocol documentation.

Prepare and present protocol-specific materials at Kick Off and Investigator meetings.

Monitor project plans, timelines, and deliverables, manage documentation, and oversee study monitoring and reporting.

Manage study scope changes and budget monitor quality of the study and any service-related issues, implementing changes as required.

Collaborate with project management to improve processes and service quality.

Coordinates company services, such as but not limited to, database setup, data management, and lab operations, and serves as a resource for internal departments.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences and/or related field preferred Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies, processes, and best practice technology.
• Minimum of 18 months experience in a project management and customer-facing environment preferred.
• Over 2 years of experience in the clinical or research industry preferred.
• Skill in creating and maintaining project timelines to ensure deadlines are met.
• Experience in managing project budgets to avoid cost overruns.
• Ability to achieve results through collaborative efforts with others.
• Knowledge of Laboratory Operations, and Central Laboratory Functions (kits/supplies, logistics, specimen storage, data reporting, site alerts, etc.)
• Ability to identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Experience in successfully leading large, global, and complex Phase I-IV clinical trials preferred.

Join IQVIA to see where your skills can take you

• Global exposure
• Variety of therapeutic areas
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Access to cutting-edge and innovative, in-house technology
• Excellent career development and progression opportunities
• Work-Life Balance, with a strong focus on a positive well-being.

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.