Clinical Data Management Lead, FSP, home-based in South Africa

IQVIA; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Data Team Lead to oversee the delivery of data management services. In this pivotal role, you will guide a talented team, ensuring high-quality deliverables while managing complex projects across various therapeutic areas. Your expertise in project and financial management will be crucial as you navigate customer relationships and drive continuous process improvements. If you are passionate about leveraging data to enhance healthcare outcomes and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is tailor-made for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of direct Data Management experience, including 3+ years as a Clinical Data Management project lead.
• Strong ability to maintain customer relationships and ensure quality deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end delivery of data management services for multi-service projects.
• Ensure milestones meet timelines and quality deliverables while managing customer communications.

Skills

Project Management

Data Management

Financial Management

Communication Skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Health or Related Field

Job description

IQVIA is the leading human data science company focused on helping healthcare clients find unparalleled insights and better solutions for patients. Formed through the merger of IMS Health and Quintiles, IQVIA offers a broad range of solutions that harness the power of healthcare data, domain expertise, transformative technology, and advanced analytics to drive healthcare forward.

Data Team Lead, home-based

You’ll be responsible for managing end-to-end delivery of data management services for multi-service projects, ensuring quality deliverables on time and within budget. You will direct the team in areas of project planning, execution, financial management, communications and milestone deliverables.

Main responsibilities

• Provide leadership and vision to the team
• Manage and deliver several large scale, high complexity/non-standard aspect studies across a range of sponsors and therapeutic areas
• Manage sponsors at both study and programme level
• Manage delivery of areas requiring specific expertise (e.g. process, finance)
• Ensure milestones meet timelines and quality deliverables
• Provide project management expertise working with customer data managers, key decision makers and internal team members to manage continuous process improvements and provide technical expertise
• Ensure open communications with customer and Quintiles management to manage and meet contractual obligations
• Provide input for and perform direct negotiations with customer
• Establish strong communications with Data Operations team, functional leads, project managers and all other stakeholders
• Support DM service delivery with comprehensive DM process and technical expertise in executing projects
• Create and/or review and sign-off on all data management plan (DMP) documents
• Track service performance and provide leadership to identify root causes of issues and implement remedial actions
• Serve as the escalation point for unresolved data issues; work with client data managers, vendors, internal team members for resolution
• Maintain internal tracking databases and systems

Minimum Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree, or educational equivalent, in health, clinical, biological or mathematical sciences, or related field
• Around 5 years direct Data Management experience, including 3 or more years as a Clinical Data Management project lead is preferred
• Ability to maintain strong customer relationships

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IQVIA is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions and clinical research services to the life sciences industry. We believe in pushing the boundaries of human science and data science to make the biggest impact possible – to help our customers create a healthier world. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com