Director, Clinical Project Management

IQVIA; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA Malaysia seeks a seasoned Global Project Lead to drive end-to-end delivery of complex oncology clinical studies. You will coordinate cross-functional teams across regions, manage timelines, budgets, and sponsor expectations to ensure study success.

The role requires 10+ years in project management within CRO/biotech, 7+ years leading global clinical programs and strong oncology trial experience. Fluency in English and Mandarin is preferred to engage with diverse regional stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience in CRO/pharma/biotech.
• 7+ years independently leading global clinical projects/programs.
• Strong oncology clinical trial experience required.
• Proven track record as a Project Lead (PL) for MRCTs.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex global oncology clinical studies and programs, ensuring quality, timelines, budgets, and customer satisfaction.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for sponsors and stakeholders, building strong client relationships and managing expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Drive cross-functional global teams to achieve study milestones, proactively identify and mitigate risks, and resolve operational challenges.
• Lead complex multinational and multi-regional clinical trials (MRCTs), ensuring successful execution across regions including China, the US, and Europe.
• Influence and drive results across a global matrix organization without direct reporting authority.
• Support business development activities, including RFP responses, bid defenses, client presentations, and strategic account growth initiatives.
• Partner with sponsors to understand development strategies and deliver tailored project solutions.
• Contribute to client retention, expansion, and new business opportunities.

Skills

Project management

Global trials

Oncology experience

Leadership without authority

English & Mandarin

Job description

Global Project Leadership Team (Oncology) Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex global oncology clinical studies and programs, ensuring quality, timelines, budgets, and customer satisfaction.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for sponsors and stakeholders, building strong client relationships and managing expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Drive cross-functional global teams to achieve study milestones, proactively identify and mitigate risks, and resolve operational challenges.
• Lead complex multinational and multi-regional clinical trials (MRCTs), ensuring successful execution across regions including China, the US, and Europe.
• Influence and drive results across a global matrix organization without direct reporting authority.
• Support business development activities, including RFP responses, bid defenses, client presentations, and strategic account growth initiatives.
• Partner with sponsors to understand development strategies and deliver tailored project solutions.
• Contribute to client retention, expansion, and new business opportunities .

Requirements

• 10+ years of project management experience within CRO, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology organizations, including 7+ years independently leading global clinical projects/programs .
• Strong oncology clinical trial experience is required.
• Proven track record serving as a Project Lead (PL) for complex global and multi-regional clinical studies (MRCTs).
• Fluent in English and Mandarin .

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

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