Global Study Leadership - Project Management Analyst Centurion

IQVIA; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clinical research organization is looking for a Project Management Analyst in Centurion to support clinical trial delivery and enhance project management activities. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences, with 0-2 years of experience and a strong understanding of clinical research principles. Responsibilities include coordinating project schedules, managing finances, and preparing project documentation. This role requires passion for improving patients’ lives by bringing new drugs to market faster.

Qualifications

• Typically requires 0 - 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Requires knowledge of principles, theories, and concepts of a job area, typically obtained through advanced education.
• 1 year of relevant clinical research experience with analytical/financial skills or equivalent Project Management experience.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage performance dashboards and alerts.
• Coordinate project schedule and ensure timely updates.
• Manage all aspects of the Project Finances including EAC and expenses.
• Develop and maintain relevant sections of Project Management Plans.
• Prepare project status reports and presentation materials.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences or related field

Job description

Job title : Global Study Leadership - Project Management Analyst Centurion

Job Location : Gauteng, Centurion Deadline : January 11, 2026

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Job Overview

• Project Management Analysts (PMA) are an integral part of clinical trial delivery, liaising with clinical teams to improve patients’ lives by bringing new drugs to the market faster. The PMA works in partnership with the Project Leader (PL)/Clinical Project Manager (CPM) providing support with project management activities to mitigate risk, control cost, manage project schedule, and ensure customer satisfaction related to assigned project/s.

Essential Functions

• Establish and manage performance dashboards, analyze event triggers/alerts and determine appropriate follow up for Project Leader (PL) or other function(s) to act upon.
• Coordinate project schedule and ensure timely updates of all key milestone and partner with PL on related calls.
• Coordinate and support the risk and issue management process.
• Manage all aspects of the Project Finances including Estimate at Completion (EAC), monthly expenses, invoices and reconciliation.
• Demonstrate compliance with the Vendor and Purchase Order (PO) Management process.
• Implement and maintain baseline and change control processes.
• Ensure PL has timely and accurate data on areas including cost, schedule, scope, utilization, change orders and quality to support better decision-making.
• Develop and maintain relevant sections of Project Management Plans.
• Review and support project resource allocation within project budgeted for assigned portfolio/ projects.
• Prepare correspondence, including meeting minutes, for project team and/or customer.
• Organize and partner with PL in managing internal project team and customer meetings.
• Prepare project status reports and presentation materials for internal project team and customer meetings.
• Manage and coordinate core file reviews and support audits as needed. Drive e Trial Master File (eTMF) filing compliance focusing on completeness, timeliness and quality.
• Manage project specific eTraining and oversee compliance.
• Coordinate and support onboarding of new Key Project Team Members and system access.
• Monitor project metrics and make required updates in IQVIA systems to ensure accurate and timely reporting is available to senior management.
• Participate in regional initiatives to support Project Management Analyst (PMA) community and aid personal development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Life sciences or other related field.
• Typically requires 0 - 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Requires knowledge of principles, theories, and concepts of a job area, typically obtained through advanced education.
• 1 year of relevant clinical research experience with analytical/financial skills or relevant Project Management experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Knowledge of clinical trials - knowledge of clinical trial conduct and skill in applying applicable clinical research regulatory requirements i.e. International Conference on Harmonization (ICH), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), relevant local laws, regulations, and guidelines, towards clinical trial conduct.