Clinical Operations Lead

IQVIA; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA is seeking a Clinical Operations Lead to support the Clinical Trial Operational team in executing trials across therapeutic areas. The role requires coordinating with CROs and vendors, maintaining timelines, and ensuring alignment with study milestones.

The position emphasizes collaboration with project teams and site communication, with a focus on oncology trials and multinational studies.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in biopharmaceuticals or clinical research.
• 1+ year in Clinical Project Management.
• Oncology experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in science or related field.
• Experience in multinational/global trials.
• Strong vendor management experience.
• Knowledge of ICH-GCP and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across protocols.
• Strong communication with internal teams, sites and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the review, development and writing of clinical trial documents and manuals.
• Create Master ICF template and review site changes; update for new risks.
• Participate in feasibility and evaluation of investigative sites.
• Develop and manage study timelines and recruitment tools/retention plans.
• Plan and organize team meetings (investigator/coordinator).
• Assist in IP and co-medication strategy development.
• Monitor timelines and deliverables; manage vendors (monitoring, sample management, IVRS, lab).
• Develop relationships with investigational sites and institutions.
• Act as liaison for study sites to convey trial information and answer questions.

Skills

Clinical project management

Vendor management

Communication

Multinational trials

Oncology knowledge

Regulatory knowledge (ICH-GCP)

Prior trial coordination

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science

Job description

The IQVIA sponsor-dedicated Clinical Functional Service Partnerships (Clinical FSP) department is supporting our client’s project team in the execution of clinical trials. Joining the team provides the opportunity to manage clinical research projects in different therapeutic areas and to cooperate closely with one of our key clients.

The Clinical Operations Lead supports the Clinical Trial Operational team in execution of the trials. The position maintains effective communication with project team through correspondence and status reports to ensure alignment with study timelines. The COL includes direct liaison with CROs and other vendors to manage relevant trial operational lasts.

Main Responsibilities

• Assist in the review, development and writing of clinical trial documents and manuals, including but not limited to study manuals, laboratory or biomarker plans.
• Create Master ICF template and review site changes. Update template for new risks and new amendments information.
• Participate in the feasibility and evaluation of investigative sites.
• Assist in the development and management of study timelines and priorities, including recruitment tools/ strategy and patient retentions plan.
• Plan and organize meetings with team support (eg. investigator/ coordinator meetings).
• Assist in the development of the IP and co-medication strategy.
• Monitor study specific timelines and key deliverables; focus on management of vendors (eg. Monitoring, Sample management, IVRS, Laboratory).
• Develop relationships with investigational sites and institutions to enhance conduct of the trial.
• Acts as preliminary liaison for study sites to convey trial information, answer questions and in accordance with the escalation pathway.

Required Skills And Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the biopharmaceutical industry or other relevant clinical research experience.
• Minimum 1 year or experience in Clinical Project Management.
• Proven work experience and knowledge of Oncology therapeutic area.
• Bachelor’s Degree or relevant degree with strong emphasis on Science.
• Prior experience in assisting the conduct and management of multinational/ global clinical trials.
• Strong experience in vendor management.
• Working knowledge of ICH Good Clinical Practices and other relevant regulatory experience.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities across several protocols and therapeutic areas simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills with internal teams, sites, and vendors.

Please note: due to sponsor requirements for the role only candidates based in the listed location/s will be considered. Any applications from candidates based outside of these locations will not be considered.

• Please note This role is not eligible for UK visa sponsorship

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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