Connected Devices - Project Manager

IQVIA Holdings Inc.; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee medium to large multi-regional Connected Devices projects across all clinical trial phases. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage scope, budget and timeline, and report to sponsors and leadership.

The role requires a life sciences degree and at least 5 years in connected devices project management, with strong leadership, communication, prioritization, problem solving, and customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or a health-care field.
• Minimum 5 years' PM experience in connected devices.
• Equivalent mix of education and experience.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and schedules.
• Excellent customer service.
• Proficient in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Plan, initiate, execute, control, and deliver projects per the Scope of Work.
• Serve as primary Sponsor contact and ensure communications and reporting.
• Drive resource planning and support the project team throughout the life cycle.
• Lead the Connected Devices cross-functional teams to successful delivery.
• Track progress, identify risks, and take corrective action as needed.
• Manage project financials and forecasts; handle change orders.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and customer expectations.
• Prepare and present project information at meetings.
• Conduct End of Project review and ensure completion.
• Keep leadership informed of issues impacting quality, budget, and timeliness.
• Train and mentor new or junior project managers.
• Provide input on team performance for career development.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Prioritization & scheduling

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree Life science or health care related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Manage medium to large multi-regional Connected Devices projects that are stand-alone or full-service in scope, across all clinical trial phases. Ensure all project work is completed to the sponsor's satisfaction, on time and within budget and in accordance with policies and procedures.

• Plan, initiate, execute, control, and deliver projects in accordance with the Scope of Work agreed with the customer.
• Serve as the primary contact for a given Sponsor to ensure communication is maintained and reporting schedules are adhered to.
• Drive resource planning and support the project team to ensure adequate resourcing of the project throughout its life cycle, referring to senior management for advice as appropriate.
• Lead the Connected Devices cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery of assigned projects.
• Track and supervise project progress, identify and evaluate project risks, and take corrective action as appropriate.
• Manage the project financials accurately and appropriately ensuring project goals are achieved according to customer's expectations and within the scope of the project. Ensure revenue recognition and forecasts are calculated accurately and change Orders executed where appropriate.
• Ensure that all deliverables are of the expected quality standards and meet customer expectations and are per Connected Devices standard operating procedures.
• Prepare and present project information at internal and external meetings.
• Conduct an 'End of Project' review meeting to ensure that all project activities have been completed in full.
• Keep Connected Devices leadership fully informed of any project issues that may impact quality, budget, and timeliness of project delivery to the customer's satisfaction. Request support and advice for timely issue resolution as required.
• Train and mentor new or junior project managers.
• Provide input to line managers on project team members' performance relative to project tasks to aid career development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Life science or health care related discipline
• 5 years related experience as project manager in connected devices (preferably wereable devices)
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Good leadership skills
• Good ability to prioritize, schedule and organize
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good problem solving skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Good Microsoft Office skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients

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.