Clinical Project Manager - based in Rome (Sponsor dedicated)

IQVIA; Roma; Ibrido; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A global provider of clinical research services is looking for a Clinical Project Manager in Rome. This role involves managing projects and ensuring compliance with clinical trial regulations. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of relevant experience, with over 2 years in project management, a Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, and strong leadership competencies. Proficiency in English and knowledge of Italian are essential. The position requires some hybrid working with regular office visits.

Competenze

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience, including over 2 years of project management experience.
• Advanced knowledge of the job area, typically obtained through education and experience.
• Proven work experience in a CRA role.
• Knowledge of clinical trial conduct and regulatory requirements such as ICH GCP.
• Therapeutic area knowledge in Oncology.

Mansioni

• Participate in bid defense presentations with Business Development.
• Responsible for delivery and management of regional studies.
• Develop integrated study management plans.
• Accountable for execution of clinical studies per contract.
• Collaborate with functional groups to support milestone achievement.
• Monitor progress against contract and present project information.

Conoscenze

Project management

Communication skills

Leadership competencies

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Fluent in English

Good knowledge of Italian

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences

Strumenti

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Descrizione del lavoro

Clinical Project Manager – Based in Rome (Sponsor dedicated)

The IQVIA Clinical Functional Service Partnerships (Clinical FSP) department provides highly skilled professionals to client project teams to set up and execute clinical trials. This role works on diverse therapeutic areas.

Clinical Project Manager is an integral part of trial delivery, liaising with clinical teams to bring new drugs to market faster. They are responsible for project delivery, ensuring contractual requirements are met in accordance with SOPs, policies, and practices. The focus is on productivity, quality, and financial performance.

Main Responsibilities

• Participate in bid defense presentations in partnership with Business Development; may lead presentations for smaller, less complex regional studies.
• Responsible for delivery and management of smaller, less complex regional studies.
• Develop integrated study management plans with the core project team.
• Accountable for the execution of clinical studies (or an assigned portion) per contract, optimizing speed, quality, and cost while ensuring consistent use of study tools, training materials, and compliance with standard processes.
• Set objectives of the core project team according to contract, strategy, and approach, communicate and assess performance.
• Collaborate with other functional groups to support milestone achievement and manage study issues and obstacles.
• Monitor progress against contract and proactively present project information to internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage risk and contingencies proactively and lead problem‑solving and resolution efforts.
• Achieve project quality by identifying quality risks and issues.
• Serve as primary or backup project contact with customers, owning the relationship with key contacts and liaising with IQVIA business development representatives.
• Ensure the financial success of the project.
• Forecast and identify opportunities to accelerate activities and bring revenue forward.
• Identify changes in scope and manage change control process.

Required Skills And Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience, including >2 years of project management experience.
• Advanced knowledge of the job area, typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.
• Proven work experience in a CRA role.
• Knowledge of clinical trial conduct and application of regulatory requirements such as ICH GCP and relevant local laws.
• Therapeutic area knowledge in Oncology.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Fluent in English and good knowledge of Italian, preferably at least C1 level.
• Effective communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong leadership competencies and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Willingness to work hybrid in Rome with regular visits to the office (3 times a week).

Additional Information

• Seniority level – Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type – Full‑time
• Job function – Project Management and Information Technology
• Industry – Hospitals and Health Care

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights, and healthcare intelligence. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com.