Global Study Associate Director - Cross-Functional Lead

Iqvia; Reading; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA is seeking a Global Study Associate Director to lead cross-functional study teams and oversee outsourced delivery to ensure timelines, budgets and quality. The role liaises with CPT, sponsors, and external partners to drive study progress from handover to close-out.

The GSAD will develop study documents, manage TMF and EDL, and ensure inspections readiness while guiding other team members and stakeholders in accordance with ICH-GCP and SOPs.

Qualifications

• University degree in medical or biological sciences or related field.
• 5 years of clinical experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including 2 years in project management.
• Extensive knowledge of ICH-GCP and regulatory requirements.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage budgets and timelines with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Lead a cross-functional study team or oversee outsourced delivery to ensure milestones, timelines, budget and quality.
• Lead and facilitate communication across functions, including with external partners.
• Develop essential study-level documents (CSP through CSR) per SOPs.
• Ensure external service providers perform to contracted goals and timelines.
• Maintain study plans, quality and risk management, and escalation paths.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Budgeting

ICH-GCP knowledge

Communication

Team leadership

Education

University degree (medical/biological sciences)

5 years clinical experience in pharma

2 years project management experience

Job description

IQVIA is seeking a Global Study Associate Director to lead cross-functional study teams and oversee outsourced delivery to ensure timelines, budgets and quality. The role liaises with CPT, sponsors, and external partners to drive study progress from handover to close-out.

The GSAD will develop study documents, manage TMF and EDL, and ensure inspections readiness while guiding other team members and stakeholders in accordance with ICH-GCP and SOPs.