Global Clinical Project Manager - Vendor Management Expert (home-based in Europe)

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

Global Clinical Project Manager - Vendor Management Expert – Single Sponsor

Are you an experienced Vendor Management professional looking to make an impact in global clinical trials? We are seeking a Global Clinical Project Manager - Vendor Management Expert to join our Single Sponsor Department. In this role, you 'll become an expert in Vendor Management for global clinical trials across all phases (Phase I–IV), ensuring seamless execution from study start-up through close-out.

What We’re Looking For

• Global Clinical Project Management experience
• Strong Vendor Management expertise: Central lab, eCOA, IRT, ECG, Imaging, Ancillaries and/or Patient Recruitment & Retention with experience in global clinical trials. (must have experience managing at least 2 of these vendors)
• Deep understanding of clinical operations processes and vendor service categories.
• Excellent project management skills to drive efficiency and collaboration
• Strong communication and influencing abilities to partner effectively across functions.
• Proven ability to manage risk and performance issues in a fast-paced environment

What You’ll Do

• Vendor Oversight & Coordination – Manage vendor activities across the study lifecycle, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables.
• Study Start-Up Support – Oversee vendor deliverables during study initiation, ensuring smooth onboarding and activation.
• Risk & Performance Management – Track vendor performance, identify risks, and escalated issues as needed.
• Site Readiness & Activation – Drive vendor activities to support site activations and ensure study milestones are met.
• Study Close-Out – Coordinate vendor deliverables that support Database Lock and study closure.

What You’ll Deliver

• Vendor service excellence at the study level
• Vendor onboarding and performance tracking
• KPI (Key Performance Indicator) and KQI (Key Quality Indicator) dashboards to monitor vendor effectiveness
• Site readiness monitoring and documentation
• Risk mapping with contingency planning
• Vendor cost control and oversight

Please note this role is not eligible for the UK visa sponsorship.

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

This is an exciting opportunity to play a critical role in global clinical trials, ensuring vendor excellence and operational success. If you’re ready to take on a high-impact role with a leading sponsor, we’d love to hear from you!

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.