Senior Decentralized Trials Lead: Strategy & Delivery

IQVIA Inc; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA is seeking a Decentralized Clinical Trial Study Lead (DCTL) to drive delivery of DCT studies, including hybrid designs, while upholding contract commitments.

The role requires strong project leadership, cross‑functional collaboration with technology, sites, regulatory, and study teams, and excellent communication. You will manage objectives, monitor progress and optimize resources, partnering with clients to accelerate timelines for patient benefit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Life sciences or related field.
• Requires 5 years relevant clinical research experience or equivalent.
• Advanced knowledge of Project Management methodologies in clinical research.
• Knowledge of ICH GCP and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic development and delivery of DCT studies in line with contracts and budgets.
• Serve as DCT project oversight and primary client contact.
• Set objectives for the DCT team and assess performance with feedback.
• Collaborate with cross-functional groups to support study management plans.
• Monitor progress and report project information to stakeholders.
• Manage risk, contingencies, and issue resolution.
• Ensure financial success through resource management and profitability.
• Forecast opportunities to accelerate milestones and revenue.
• Manage scope changes and change control with client agreement.
• Share lessons learned and promote continuous improvement.

Skills

Project management

Client focus

Collaboration

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree Life sciences

Tools

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

IQVIA is seeking a Decentralized Clinical Trial Study Lead (DCTL) to drive delivery of DCT studies, including hybrid designs, while upholding contract commitments.

The role requires strong project leadership, cross‑functional collaboration with technology, sites, regulatory, and study teams, and excellent communication. You will manage objectives, monitor progress and optimize resources, partnering with clients to accelerate timelines for patient benefit.