Global Clinical Operations Program Director - Sponsor Dedicated

IQVIA Argentina; Reading; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider of clinical research services seeks a Global Clinical Operations Program Director. The role requires expertise in leadership, clinical development, and strategic oversight for Phase 3 programs. Ideal candidates will have at least 10 years experience in the pharmaceutical industry and an advanced degree.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Proven project management skills required.
• Experience with digital health initiatives desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams in clinical program delivery.
• Oversee strategic study programs in collaboration with global leaders.
• Manage clinical plans, costs, and timelines.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Clinical Development

Change Management

Leadership

Education

University degree in medical or biological sciences

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Business systems like PLANIT

Job description

The Global Clinical Operations Program Director (GPD) is a key role within the Clinical Operations function of Late Stage R&D (BioPharmaceuticals and Oncology). The GPD supports one or multiple products in Phase 3 development or on the market, potentially including all phases of drug development. Reporting to the Senior Global Clinical Operations Program Director (Sr GPD), the GPD provides strategic leadership and oversight of global clinical studies, ensuring alignment with scope, quality, budget, timeline, resources, and risk management. The role involves integrating strategy, design, feasibility, and operational planning to develop business-focused clinical drug development programs.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading cross-functional teams in planning and delivering clinical programs within scope, quality, budget, and timeline.
• Providing strategic oversight of study programs in collaboration with global study leaders and the CPT.
• Offering clinical operations expertise in project design, risk management, and external partner management.
• Managing clinical plans, costs, FTEs, and timelines using business systems like PLANIT.
• Leading complex deliverables and resolving operational issues with internal and external partners.
• Acting as sponsor escalation point for external partners and leading non-drug project initiatives.
• Leading clinical submission teams for marketing applications and contributing to cross-functional initiatives.
• Mentoring and developing team members, promoting best practices, and driving change initiatives.

Qualifications include a university degree in medical, biological sciences, or related fields, with an advanced degree preferred. Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry or similar, with proven project management skills, experience in clinical development, leadership, change management, and stakeholder management. Experience with digital health initiatives and regulatory submissions is also desirable.

*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, committed to accelerating medical innovation and improving patient outcomes worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com