Senior Ceva Specialist

Iqvia Argentina; Gauteng; Remote; ZAR 40 000 - 80 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Clinical Research Manager to lead Endpoint Adjudication projects. This role involves managing customer interactions, overseeing project deliverables, and ensuring service excellence across multiple clinical research initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in clinical research, exceptional project management skills, and the ability to mentor junior specialists. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to improving patient outcomes and driving innovation in healthcare. This position offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions can make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Clinical Research experience required.
• Strong communication and project management skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead Endpoint Adjudication Committees and manage customer communication.
• Oversee project profitability and deliverables with minimal support.

Skills

Clinical Research

Project Management

Customer Service

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences

Job description

Job Overview

Provide management and service delivery excellence for projects assigned by Clinical Event Validation and Adjudication (CEVA) management, covering single or multiple EAM (Endpoint Adjudication Management) and OGM (Oversight Group Management) projects.

Ensure leadership and accountability across all aspects of assigned CEVA projects, working cross-functionally throughout the opportunity lifecycle. Integrate delivery into a seamless, transparent program for customers in areas such as Endpoint Adjudication Committee coordination, Core Laboratory coordination, Image Review Committee coordination, Data Monitoring Committee administration, Safety Monitoring Committee administration, and Steering Committee / Advisory Board administration, where relevant.

Essential Functions

1. Lead Endpoint Adjudication Committees, coordinating with Core Laboratory, Image Review, Data Monitoring, Safety Monitoring Committees, and Steering/Advisory Boards as required per customer, providing support and guidance.
2. Manage customer interface and communication for assigned projects.
3. Oversee customer deliverables with minimal support, primarily on trials.
4. Develop, finalize, and distribute project-specific CEVA documents; design programmed reports and listings relevant to various CEVA coordination activities, with support and guidance.
5. Collaborate with internal and external partners to manage electronic systems necessary for CEVA processes, with support and guidance.
6. Develop and deliver project-specific CEVA process training to team members and site personnel, as appropriate, with support and guidance.
7. Manage project profitability and revenue recognition.
8. Provide leadership for customer service from project scoping through lifecycle management, with support and guidance.
9. Apply expertise and mentor junior specialists within CEVA.
10. Identify and resolve issues within the event adjudication process, collaborating with project managers.
11. Contribute to client process improvements and historical insights.
12. Manage complex projects for newer customers.
13. Participate in stakeholder meetings, sales activities, audits, and inspections.
14. Manage CEVA project meetings, including logistics and conduct, with support and guidance.
15. Serve as backup for other CEVA Leads.
16. Streamline processes using Lean methods and develop tools to increase efficiency.
17. Establish standardized working practices with customers under guidance.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in life sciences or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of Clinical Research experience.
• Customer-facing experience essential.
• Critical thinking and project management skills.
• Knowledge of GCP, ICH guidelines, and IQVIA SOPs.
• Willingness to expand knowledge across CEVA service lines.
• Strong prioritization, planning, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and report writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities, work independently, and handle ambiguity.
• Effective motivating, influencing, and conflict resolution skills.
• Cross-training in at least two CEVA service lines preferred.

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