Clinical Program Manager

NCBiotech; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 93,100 - 285,500; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA in Durham, NC seeks a Senior Project Leader/Clinical Program Manager to lead global cross-functional teams and serve as the primary client contact for delivery and governance. This role requires MSP expertise and strong analytic skills.

Responsibilities include risk mitigation, budgeting, and ensuring adherence to standard processes. The base pay range is $93,100.00 - $285,500.00, with incentives and benefits depending on role and location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• PM certification preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in Clinical Project Management in industry/CRO.
• Experience leading cross-functional global teams.
• MS Project proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Lead global cross-functional project team delivery and milestones.
• Primary customer contact for progress and governance.
• Develop study management plans and ensure tool usage and compliance.
• Identify and mitigate risks.
• Manage study team assignments and resources.
• Proactively manage study budget and scope changes.

Skills

MS Project

Cross-functional leadership

Budget management

Risk mitigation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Project Management Certification

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Job Summary: We are looking for Senior Project Leaders/Clinical Program Managers to join our innovative and dynamic group of global professionals dedicated to assisting our clients in driving healthcare forward. This is an important and high‑profile role within our sponsor‑dedicated business unit to enable medical breakthroughs that advance healthcare and patient treatment options around the world. As Senior Project Leader/Clinical Program Manager you will liaise directly between IQVIA/sponsor functions and the customer, acting as that accountable point for delivery and quality whilst maintaining financial control. You will manage cross functional teams across this global organization and be supported by domain experts in every function, enabled by best‑in‑class technology and data analytics. This role owns study and or program level timelines and planning; Microsoft Project (MSP) expertise is a must‑have, as well as developed analytic skills. Key collaborators are the Clinical Lead for site management, the Project Vendor Manager, the Project Management Analyst for project coordination, tracking and financial analysis, and the Site Activation Manager an expert in start‑up. IQVIA’s size and global footprint will present you with the breadth of opportunities necessary to develop your career.

Responsibilities:

• Leading global cross‑functional project team delivery, accountable for achievement of milestones and quality of contracted scope
• Serving as the primary contact with the customer for progress and governance
• Developing study management plans and ensuring consistent use of study tools, training materials and compliance with standard processes, policies and procedures
• Anticipating risk and implementing mitigation strategies
• Managing study team assignments, accountability and resource requirements
• Ensuring the study budget is managed proactively including scope changes and financial systems are accurate

Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree
• Professional Project Management certification is preferred
• A minimum of 5 years’ in Clinical Project Management in industry/CRO/business experience is required in clinical drug development and/or clinical operations, clinical R&D experience preferred.
• Prior experience leading a cross‑functional global teams is required
• Demonstrated ability to resolve conflict and influence teams without direct authority
• Successful experience in planning and management of governance bodies is preferred
• Proficient in MS Project is required

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $93,100.00 - $285,500.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job‑related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part‑time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.

IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe

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