Senior Global Trial Manager

Senior Global Trial Managers (SGTMs) are an integral part of clinical trial delivery, leading and working alongside clinical teams to improve patients’ lives by bringing new drugs to the market faster. The SGTM is a member of the core project team responsible for clinical delivery of large, multi-regional studies to meet contractual requirements and in accordance with (Standard Operating Procedures) SOPs, policies and practices. SGTMs ensure clinical delivery to customers by leading clinical teams and partnering with other functional teams to ensure projects meet delivery requirements at all times.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions :

1. Ensure clinical delivery of assigned projects in compliance with regulatory requirements (ICH-GCP), customer requirements (contract), and internal requirements (policies, SOPs, project plans).
2. Accountable for meeting projects’ clinical targets.
3. Contribute to developing the project risk mitigation plan and manage clinical risks throughout the project lifecycle.
4. Ensure clinical quality delivery by setting quality standards, planning compliance measurement, and overseeing quality issue management.
5. Manage clinical aspects of projects, create delivery plans, monitor changes against the Study Work Plan (SWP), and handle scope changes through Change in Scope (CIS) processes.
6. Serve as the primary point of contact for the customer project manager.
7. Identify and manage internal and external clinical stakeholders through effective communication and resolution management.
8. Collaborate with the clinical team to support milestone achievements and report progress to stakeholders.
9. Oversee resourcing and talent planning of the clinical team, establish operational plans, and facilitate training.
10. Conduct team meetings and communicate effectively to achieve objectives.
11. Support professional development by providing feedback on performance.
12. Adopt and advocate for corporate initiatives and changes.
13. Contribute to clinical delivery strategy development for business proposals and participate in bid defense meetings.
14. Mentor and coach new team members as needed.
15. Attend site visits to support project delivery.

Requirements

1. Typically requires 3 - 5 years of relevant experience.
2. Bachelor’s degree in healthcare or a scientific discipline.
3. Requires 7 years of clinical research/monitoring experience or equivalent.
4. Knowledge of project management practices and terminology.
5. Understanding of GCP and ICH guidelines.
6. Broad protocol and therapeutic knowledge.
7. Understanding of the clinical research industry and operational environments.
8. Knowledge of project finances related to clinical/monitoring budgets and scope changes.

This position is not eligible for UK VISA Sponsorship

IQVIA is a leading provider of clinical research services, commercial insights, and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We aim to accelerate the development and commercialization of medical treatments to improve patient outcomes worldwide.

At IQVIA, we value diversity, inclusion, and belonging, fostering a culture where all talented employees can thrive and contribute to smarter healthcare solutions.

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