Laboratory Project Services Leader Global Trials

IQVIA; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 1,329,000 - 1,799,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global exposure

Therapeutic variety

Collaborative team environment

Cutting-edge technology

Career development

Work-life balance

Job summary

IQVIA Laboratories in Centurion, South Africa, is seeking an Associate Laboratory Project Services Manager to facilitate study setup, monitor timelines, and manage budgets across global Phase I–IV trials. The role collaborates across laboratory operations, data management, and study management teams to ensure high-quality deliverables.

You will lead protocol development, coordinate with internal departments, and oversee documentation, with opportunities for home-based, office-based, or hybrid

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies, processes, and best practice technology.
• Minimum of 18 months experience in a project management and customer-facing environment preferred.
• Over 2 years of experience in the clinical or research industry preferred.
• Ability to create and maintain project timelines to ensure deadlines are met.
• Experience in managing project budgets to avoid cost overruns.
• Experience leading large, global, and complex Phase I–IV clinical trials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate study setup, including protocol and budget review, leading meetings, and developing project plans.
• Partner with the Study Setup team for quality database setup and oversee protocol documentation.
• Prepare and present protocol-specific materials at Kick Off and Investigator meetings.
• Monitor project plans, timelines, and deliverables, manage documentation, and oversee study monitoring and reporting.
• Manage study scope changes and budget monitor quality of the study and any service-related issues, implementing changes as required.
• Collaborate with project management to improve processes and service quality.
• Coordinates company services, such as database setup, data management, and lab operations, and serves as a resource for internal departments.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Timeline planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Clinical trials experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences

Job description

IQVIA Laboratories in Centurion, South Africa, is seeking an Associate Laboratory Project Services Manager to facilitate study setup, monitor timelines, and manage budgets across global Phase I–IV trials. The role collaborates across laboratory operations, data management, and study management teams to ensure high-quality deliverables.

You will lead protocol development, coordinate with internal departments, and oversee documentation, with opportunities for home-based, office-based, or hybrid