Local Trial Manager

IQVIA; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA in Malaysia is seeking a Local Trial Manager to lead country-level operational delivery of clinical trials, ensuring compliance with protocol, ICH-GCP, and local regulations. You will oversee study start-up through closeout, coordinating cross-functional teams to meet recruitment targets, timelines, and budgets.

The role requires 3+ years in clinical research or operations, strong project management and risk skills, and fluency in English. Travel may be required as part of responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Health Sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in clinical research, clinical operations, local trial management, or related functions.
• Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and local regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Excellent project management, planning, and risk management skills.
• Experience in study start-up, site management, and closeout activities.
• Strong financial acumen with budget management and forecasting experience.
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead country-level operational delivery of assigned clinical trials from study start-up through closeout activities.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned studies and coordinate activities across cross-functional teams.
• Drive study execution to achieve recruitment targets, timelines, quality standards, and budget commitments.
• Support site identification, feasibility assessments, qualification activities, and site selection decisions.
• Lead local study team activities, risk management, and implementation of study-specific processes.
• Monitor study progress, analyze operational metrics, and implement corrective actions as required.
• Ensure inspection readiness by maintaining complete and accurate trial documentation and essential records.
• Manage study vendors and country-level services, including oversight of deliverables and invoices.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, ethics committee approvals, and safety reporting obligations.
• Oversee study budgets, forecasting, financial tracking, and support site contract negotiations.
• Support audits and inspections and ensure timely resolution of quality findings.
• Facilitate investigator meetings, study team meetings, and training activities.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional coordination

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences/Health Sciences/Pharmacy/Nursing

Tools

CTMS

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Local Trial Manager is responsible for leading the operational delivery of clinical trials at the country level, ensuring studies are conducted in compliance with protocol requirements, ICH-GCP guidelines, applicable regulations, and internal processes. This role provides oversight from study start-up through closeout activities, partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver high-quality data, maintain inspection readiness, and achieve study timelines, enrolment targets, and budget commitments. The Local Trial Manager serves as the primary country-level contact for assigned studies and may support site monitoring activities when required.

Responsibilities:

• Lead country-level operational delivery of assigned clinical trials from study start-up through closeout activities.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned studies and coordinate activities across cross-functional teams.
• Drive study execution to achieve recruitment targets, timelines, quality standards, and budget commitments.
• Support site identification, feasibility assessments, qualification activities, and site selection decisions.
• Lead local study team activities, risk management, and implementation of study-specific processes.
• Monitor study progress, analyze operational metrics, and implement corrective actions as required.
• Ensure inspection readiness by maintaining complete and accurate trial documentation and essential records.
• Manage study vendors and country-level services, including oversight of deliverables and invoices.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, ethics committee approvals, and safety reporting obligations.
• Oversee study budgets, forecasting, financial tracking, and support site contract negotiations.
• Support audits and inspections and ensure timely resolution of quality findings.
• Facilitate investigator meetings, study team meetings, and training activities.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Health Sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in clinical research, clinical operations, local trial management, or related functions.
• Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and applicable local regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Excellent project management, planning, and risk management skills.
• Experience in study start-up, site management, and closeout activities.
• Strong financial acumen with budget management and forecasting experience.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and clinical trial management systems.
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Willingness to travel as required.

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.