Clinical Trial Manager - Iqvia Biotech

Iqvia Biotech; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clinical research organization in South Africa is seeking a Clinical Trial Manager to ensure the delivery of clinical projects. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience, strong project management knowledge, and the ability to lead large global trials. This role involves collaboration, stakeholder management, and operational planning to achieve project goals.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in clinical trial management.
• Good knowledge of applicable clinical research regulatory requirements like GCP.
• Understanding of project finances.

Responsibilities

• Ensure clinical delivery of assigned projects.
• Accountable for meeting project recruitment targets.
• Manage clinical aspects of project finances.
• Work as the primary Clinical Lead for large global trials.
• Collaborate with the clinical team to support milestone achievements.

Skills

Project management practices

Clinical research regulatory requirements knowledge

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Problem solving skills

Planning and time management

Attention to detail

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in health care or scientific discipline

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Clinical Trial Manager - IQVIA Biotech. Oncology experience required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure clinical delivery of assigned projects in compliance with regulatory requirements (ICH‑GCP protocol), customer requirements (contract), and internal requirements (policies, SOPs).
• Accountable for meeting project recruitment targets and ensuring appropriate recruitment strategies are in place. Contribute to the development of the project risk mitigation plan.
• Manage clinical risks through the project lifecycle.
• Ensure clinical quality delivery by identifying quality standards / requirements, planning how compliance will be measured, monitoring, and overseeing management of clinical quality issues.
• Manage clinical aspects of project finances including Estimate at Completion (EAC).
• Understand the scope of clinical delivery and create plans to deliver.
• Monitor and manage changes against baseline EAC and identify additional service opportunities or out‑of‑scope work.
• Work as the primary Clinical Lead alongside other Clinical Leads to deliver large global trials.
• Identify clinical stakeholder landscape for the project and manage internal and external stakeholders through effective communication and resolution management.
• Collaborate with the clinical team to support milestone achievements.
• Report to internal and external stakeholders as per project scope requirements. Resourcing and Talent Planning of the clinical team.
• Manage the clinical team at project level to deliver the project through high‑quality operational plans, guidance, and project‑related trainings. Conduct regular team meetings and communicate appropriately to achieve objectives.
• Support professional development by providing feedback to clinical team line managers on performance relative to project tasks to support professional development.
• Adopt corporate initiatives and changes and serve as a change advocate when necessary.
• May contribute to the development of the clinical delivery strategy for business proposals.
• Participate in bid defense preparations and meetings.
• Develop and present Clinical Operation plan in partnership with Business Development and Project Leadership.
• Mentor and coach new peers as they assimilate into this role.
• Attend site visits as applicable in support of project delivery.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in health care or other scientific discipline required. Experience: Ideally at least 2 years experience in clinical trial management or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Required knowledge and skills: Consolidated knowledge of project management practices and terminology; good knowledge of applicable clinical research regulatory requirements (i.e. GCP and ICH guidelines); broad protocol knowledge and therapeutic knowledge; good understanding of Clinical Research industry (drug / device / technology) and the relevant environments in which it operates; understanding of project finances.

Skills

• ICH and GCP and relevant local laws, regulations and guidelines towards clinical trial conduct communication – strong written and verbal communication skills including good command of English.
• Problem solving skills.
• Planning, time management and prioritization skills.
• Ability to handle conflicting priorities.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Results‑oriented approach to work delivery and output.
• Good influencing and negotiation skills.

Good judgment and decision‑making skills.

Competencies

Effective mentoring and training skills fostering learning and knowledge sharing with colleagues. IT skills – good software and computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Collaboration – ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients. Cross‑collaboration – ability to work across geographies displaying a high awareness and understanding of cultural differences. IQVIA Core Competencies – ability to demonstrate all IQVIA competencies (Client Focus, Collaboration, Communication, Innovation, Ownership).

About IQVIA

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.