Regional Dedicated Line Manager Sponsor-dedicated

IQVIA Inc; Riyadh; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider of clinical research services is seeking a Regional Dedicated Line Manager Sponsor in Riyadh. This role involves overseeing clinical operations and managing personnel for trials, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Ideal candidates hold a relevant Bachelor’s degree and have solid leadership experience in clinical environments.

Qualifications

• 1 year of management/leadership experience in clinical trials.
• In-depth knowledge of GCP and ICH guidelines.
• Excellent communication skills in Arabic and English.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, interview, and manage personnel for clinical trials.
• Ensure compliance with GCP guidelines and training.
• Conduct performance reviews and oversee career planning.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a scientific discipline or healthcare

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Regional Dedicated Line Manager Sponsor - dedicated page loaded

Regional Dedicated Line Manager Sponsor - Locations

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Time Type

Full time

Posted On

Posted Today

Job Requisition ID

R1488935

Role and Responsibilities

Clinical Operations Line Manager / Dedicated Line Manager Role Definition

The DLM is responsible for the direct oversight, performance management, and skills development of Partner employees assigned to Sponsor deployed to a specific geographic and/or therapeutic area.

Responsibilities

1. Recruit, interview, and identify experienced personnel according to the Functional Resourcing Process timelines.
2. Ensure proper onboarding and off-boarding of employees, including compliance with initial and ongoing trainings.
3. Attend or facilitate co-visits during onboarding or as needed to assess confidence in performing activities and site visits independently.
4. Train and oversee CORE competencies, ICH-GCP knowledge, clinical research environment, monitoring, etc.
5. Ensure adherence to GCP guidelines, processes, and procedures related to direct reports’ activities and performance.
6. Respond to/escalate and follow up on items assigned to direct reports by Sponsor.
7. Ensure direct reports provide timely and quality deliverables.
8. Perform Partner Oversight visits to assess CRA performance and inform Sponsor of any quality concerns.
9. Ensure timely reporting of site monitoring activities by CRAs.
10. Conduct regular 1:1 meetings with direct reports to ensure deliverables and timelines.
11. Ensure compliance with timelines and key business metrics defined by Sponsor.
12. Hold monthly meetings with Sponsor country management to review direct reports' performance.
13. Communicate and escalate areas for development and training needs.
14. Conduct continuous performance reviews and oversee personal development and career planning.
15. Provide timely feedback to Sponsor on performance and follow-up actions.
16. Review and approve timesheets, expense reports, and time-off requests; oversee CRA productivity/utilization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a scientific discipline or healthcare preferred.
• At least 1 year of management/leadership experience in clinical trials or equivalent.
• In-depth knowledge of GCP and ICH guidelines.
• Good leadership skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication skills in Arabic and English.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Effective time management and ability to handle competing priorities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights, and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create connections that accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments, aiming to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide.

We value diverse talent with curious minds and a commitment to innovation and impact. Everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of improving lives globally. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.