Associate Director, Clinical Project Management

IQVIA; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); Remote; USD 123,000 - 229,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Director in Clinical Project Management to lead operational excellence in clinical studies. This role involves strategic oversight from pre-award to close-out, ensuring compliance and quality while driving financial performance. The ideal candidate will leverage deep therapeutic knowledge and project management expertise to foster collaboration across teams, manage risks, and mentor junior members. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to improving patient outcomes through innovative research solutions.

Qualifications

• 10 years of clinical research experience required.
• 5-7 years of global project management experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational elements of clinical studies and programs.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure quality and compliance.
• Lead bid defense presentations and manage customer relationships.

Skills

Clinical Research

Project Management

Therapeutic Knowledge

Risk Management

Stakeholder Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences

Job description

*Home-based position

Our Associate Directors in Clinical Project Management manage and support the operational elements and execution of studies and/or programs to ensure delivery, time, and quality, resulting in strong financial performance and customer satisfaction, in accordance with SOPs, policies, and practices from pre-award to close-out. You will work with study and program teams to leverage deep therapeutic expertise and IQVIA solutions to drive operational excellence and strategic leadership with our customers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Participate in bid defense preparations and lead bid defense presentations with Business Development for large, multi-country, and/or multi-regional studies. Understand project strategy and operationalize the approach.
2. Support the development of integrated study management plans with the core project team.
3. Ensure strategic development and execution of clinical studies, optimizing speed, quality, and cost, while ensuring compliance with tools, training, policies, and procedures.
4. Serve as the primary contact with customers, managing relationships and collaborating with IQVIA business development as needed.
5. Set objectives for the project team, communicate effectively, assess performance, and provide leadership.
6. Collaborate across functional groups to support milestones and resolve study issues.
7. Monitor project progress, prepare and present updates to stakeholders.
8. Manage risk, contingencies, and issues proactively, including contingency planning.
9. Coach and mentor junior team members to ensure global alignment and best practices.
10. Maintain project quality by managing risks and implementing corrective actions.
11. Participate in executive committees as part of program leadership.
12. Ensure financial success through resource management, forecasting, and opportunity identification.
13. Manage scope changes and communicate updates to stakeholders.
14. Share lessons learned and promote continuous improvement.
15. Support corporate initiatives and serve as a change advocate.
16. Provide performance feedback to line managers and support staff development and mentoring.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field with 10 years of clinical research experience and 5-7 years of global project management experience.
• Deep therapeutic knowledge in areas such as Internal Medicine, CNS, Immunology, Women’s Health, Gastroenterology, Cardiovascular, Renal, Metabolic, Early Clinical Development, or Oncology.
• May require travel.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights, and healthcare intelligence. We create connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of medical treatments to improve patient outcomes worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com.

IQVIA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. More info at https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe.

The potential base salary range for this role is $123,200 - $228,800 annually, with actual offers depending on qualifications, location, and other factors. Incentives, bonuses, and benefits may also be provided.

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