Senior IRT Systems Project Lead for Global Trials

IQVIA Inc; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA is seeking an experienced IRT Systems Project Manager to lead the design, implementation, and delivery of Interactive Response Technology solutions for global clinical trials. The role combines technical IRT expertise with client consulting and strong project leadership to manage studies from design through go-live.

You will translate complex study protocols into effective IRT configurations, guide stakeholders, and drive quality outcomes across the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Several years of experience in clinical research, clinical technology, project management, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience delivering and managing Interactive Response Technology (IRT) solutions.
• Strong understanding of clinical trial operations, patient randomisation, and clinical supply management processes.
• Experience working directly with sponsors, CROs, or other external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to interpret clinical protocols and translate requirements into effective system solutions.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyse clinical study protocols to understand study objectives and system requirements.
• Partner with clients to design IRT solutions that align with protocol requirements and operational goals.
• Provide strategic guidance and recommendations on optimal system design and study setup.
• Author and maintain detailed user requirements and design documentation.
• Collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to review, refine, and approve system requirements.
• Lead the end-to-end delivery of assigned IRT studies, ensuring project milestones and timelines are achieved.
• Manage study implementation activities to support successful study launch ahead of First Patient In (FPI).
• Monitor project scope, identify potential risks, and manage change requests and budget impacts where required.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution of project deliverables.
• Conduct system quality reviews and support client demonstrations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate and support internal and client-facing User Acceptance Testing activities.
• Work closely with technical and validation teams to ensure systems meet study requirements.
• Guide clients through the UAT process and provide expert support in resolving questions and issues.
• Ensure testing outcomes are accurately documented and implemented before production release.
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for IRT system design and implementation.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives, standards development, and lessons learned activities.
• Support protocol amendment activities and system enhancements throughout the study lifecycle.
• Deliver comprehensive study handovers and training to operational teams.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to technical training programmes.
• Support client meetings, bid defence presentations, quarterly business reviews, and audit activities as required.

Job description

IQVIA is seeking an experienced IRT Systems Project Manager to lead the design, implementation, and delivery of Interactive Response Technology solutions for global clinical trials. The role combines technical IRT expertise with client consulting and strong project leadership to manage studies from design through go-live.

You will translate complex study protocols into effective IRT configurations, guide stakeholders, and drive quality outcomes across the lifecycle.