Therapeutic Project Delivery Head

IQVIA; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA Biotech in Durham, NC seeks a strategic Project Delivery Head to lead global CPM teams across CNS, CV, Renal, and Metabolic programs. You'll translate business strategy into operational delivery, drive portfolio governance, risk management, and delivery excellence, while partnering with Therapeutic Area leadership to ensure client satisfaction and financial performance.

This senior role offers global impact, mentorship, and opportunities to shape study execution and organizational

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field.
• ~15+ years of clinical research experience, including significant leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee global portfolio health across studies, customers, and programs within the Therapeutic Area.
• Monitor delivery performance, portfolio risks, customer commitments, and financial outcomes.
• Drive portfolio prioritization and trade-off decisions to optimize delivery success.
• Lead portfolio reviews and implement actions to address systemic issues or performance gaps.
• Align Project Management, Operational Oversight, Clinical Delivery, Start-Up, and Project Coordination teams around common delivery objectives.
• Coach and mentor delivery professionals to build accountability and collaboration.

Skills

Portfolio management

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic risk management

Customer leadership

Financial forecasting

Stakeholder influence

Communication & coaching

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field

Job description

Join IQVIA Biotech and lead high-impact clinical projects that drive innovation and improve patient outcomes worldwide. We are seeking a strategic leader to oversee global CPM teams, ensuring delivery excellence, strong financial performance, and exceptional client satisfaction.

We're excited to announce an internal opportunity for a Therapeutic Project Delivery Head role supporting global clinical programs, specifically in CNS, CV, Renal, Metabolic.

About the Role

The Project Delivery Head provides strategic leadership and oversight for delivery across the Therapeutic Area portfolio. This role ensures successful execution of customer commitments through effective portfolio governance, cross-functional integration, proactive risk management, and project management excellence.

Partnering closely with the Therapeutic Area Head, the Project Delivery Head translates business strategy into operational execution, driving consistency, predictability, and performance across all studies and programs within the portfolio.

What You'll Do

• Oversee portfolio health across studies, customers, and programs within the Therapeutic Area.
• Monitor delivery performance, portfolio risks, customer commitments, and financial outcomes.
• Drive portfolio prioritization and trade-off decisions to optimize delivery success.
• Lead portfolio reviews and implement actions to address systemic issues or performance gaps.

Cross-Functional Delivery Leadership

• Align Project Management, Operational Oversight, Clinical Delivery, Start-Up, and Project Coordination teams around common delivery objectives.
• Ensure consistent delivery practices, operational standards, and customer experiences across the portfolio.
• Remove barriers and resolve cross-functional challenges impacting successful delivery.

Customer & Business Leadership

• Serve as a senior delivery leader during customer governance meetings, portfolio reviews, bidder discussions, and escalations.
• Support development of delivery strategies for proposals, bid defenses, and growth opportunities.
• Partner with Therapeutic Area leadership to ensure operational readiness and successful execution of customer commitments.

Financial & Risk Oversight

• Monitor portfolio financial performance, forecasting accuracy, and revenue realization opportunities.
• Proactively identify portfolio-level risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Drive accountability for delivery excellence, quality outcomes, and operational efficiency.

Project Management Excellence

• Champion best practices in planning, forecasting, risk management, issue management, change control, and financial management.
• Utilize portfolio dashboards and performance metrics to drive proactive decision making.
• Promote consistency in project management standards, tools, and methodologies.

Leadership & Capability Development

• Coach and mentor Operational Oversight leaders and other delivery professionals.
• Build an environment focused on accountability, customer centricity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Support organizational transformation initiatives and adoption of new ways of working.

What We're Looking For

• Portfolio and Program Management
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Strategic Risk and Quality Management
• Customer and Commercial Leadership
• Financial Forecasting and Resource Planning
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment across functions
• Excellent communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field
• ~15+ years of clinical research experience, including significant leadership experience

Why Apply

• Step into a senior leadership position with global impact
• Shape team performance and delivery excellence
• Contribute to strategic initiatives across the organization
• Mentor and develop future leaders within IQVIA Biotech

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 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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