Global Clinical Project Manager — Vendor Excellence

IQVIA; Reading; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA in Reading, UK, is seeking a Global Clinical Project Manager - Vendor Management Expert to oversee vendor activities across global trials from start-up to close-out. You will drive vendor performance, manage start-up deliverables, monitor risks, and support site activations while ensuring milestones are met through cross-functional collaboration.

This role requires strong communication, strategic thinking, and a proven track record in vendor management within complex clinical studies, with

Qualifications

• Global Clinical Project Management experience.
• Expert vendor management across clinical trial vendors.
• Understanding of clinical operations processes and vendor service categories.
• Excellent project management skills to drive efficiency and collaboration.
• Strong communication and influencing abilities across functions.
• Proven ability to manage risk and performance in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Vendor oversight and coordination across the study lifecycle.
• Study start-up support with smooth onboarding and activation.
• Risk and performance management with issue escalation.
• Site readiness and activation to meet milestones.
• Study close-out coordination for database lock.

Skills

Vendor management

Global clinical projects

Project management

Communication

Risk management

Job description

IQVIA in Reading, UK, is seeking a Global Clinical Project Manager - Vendor Management Expert to oversee vendor activities across global trials from start-up to close-out. You will drive vendor performance, manage start-up deliverables, monitor risks, and support site activations while ensuring milestones are met through cross-functional collaboration.

This role requires strong communication, strategic thinking, and a proven track record in vendor management within complex clinical studies, with