Connected Devices - Project Manager

IQVIA; Oeiras; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services and healthcare intelligence. We are seeking a Project Manager for Connected Devices to oversee multi-regional initiatives across all clinical trial phases, ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to budget and SOPs.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage sponsor communications, and mentor junior managers while maintaining high standards of quality and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in life science or health care related discipline.
• 5 years related experience as project manager in connected devices.
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Good leadership skills.
• Good ability to prioritize, schedule and organize.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good problem solving skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Good Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients.

Responsibilities

• Plan, initiate, execute, control, and deliver projects per Scope of Work.
• Serve as primary Sponsor contact for communication and reporting.
• Drive resource planning and ensure adequate project resourcing.
• Lead cross-functional Connected Devices teams for delivery.
• Track progress, assess risks, and apply corrective actions.
• Manage project financials, revenue recognition, and change orders.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and SOPs.
• Present project information at meetings.
• Conduct End of Project review to close activities.
• Keep leadership informed of issues affecting quality, budget, or timeliness.
• Train and mentor new or junior project managers.
• Provide input on performance for career development.

Skills

Leadership

Prioritization

Scheduling

Communication

Problem solving

Customer service

Office skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelors in life sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Overview

Manage medium to large multi-regional Connected Devices projects that are stand-alone or full-service in scope, across all clinical trial phases. Ensure all project work is completed to the sponsor's satisfaction, on time and within budget and in accordance with policies and procedures.

Essential Functions

• Plan, initiate, execute, control, and deliver projects in accordance with the Scope of Work agreed with the customer.
• Serve as the primary contact for a given Sponsor to ensure communication is maintained and reporting schedules are adhered to.
• Drive resource planning and support the project team to ensure adequate resourcing of the project throughout its life cycle, referring to senior management for advice as appropriate.
• Lead the Connected Devices cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery of assigned projects.
• Track and supervise project progress, identify and evaluate project risks, and take corrective action as appropriate.
• Manage the project financials accurately and appropriately ensuring project goals are achieved according to customer’s expectations and within the scope of the project. Ensure revenue recognition and forecasts are calculated accurately and change Orders executed where appropriate.
• Ensure that all deliverables are of the expected quality standards and meet customer expectations and are per Connected Devices standard operating procedures.
• Prepare and present project information at internal and external meetings.
• Conduct an ‘End of Project’ review meeting to ensure that all project activities have been completed in full.
• Keep Connected Devices leadership fully informed of any project issues that may impact quality, budget, and timeliness of project delivery to the customer’s satisfaction. Request support and advice for timely issue resolution as required.
• Train and mentor new or junior project managers.
• Provide input to line managers on project team members’ performance relative to project tasks to aid career development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Life science or health care related discipline
• 5 years related experience as project manager in connected devices (preferably wereable devices)
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Good leadership skills
• Good ability to prioritize, schedule and organize
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good problem solving skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Good Microsoft Office skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients

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.