Strategic Lead, Decentralized Clinical Trials

IQVIA Inc; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA is seeking a Decentralized Clinical Trial Study Lead (DCTL) in Bloemfontein, South Africa. This role requires strong project management, customer-facing engagement, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver hybrid and fully decentralized trials.

You will work with multiple teams, ensure adherence to SOPs, and drive quality, cost-efficiency, and timely milestones while maintaining client satisfaction across study contracts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Life sciences or related field.
• Requires 5 years relevant clinical research experience.
• Advanced knowledge of Project Management methodologies in clinical research.
• Knowledge of ICH GCP and local regulations.
• IQVIA Core Competencies: Client Focus, Collaboration, Communication, Innovation, Ownership.

Responsibilities

• Strategically develop and deliver DCT studies per contracts, optimizing speed, quality and cost.
• Serve as DCT project oversight and/or contact with customers and own relationships with key customer contacts.
• Set objectives for the DCT project team and assess performance, providing feedback and leadership.
• Collaborate with core study team to develop and support integrated study management plans.
• Monitor progress against contract and report to stakeholders.
• Identify and manage risks, contingencies and issues with proactive plans.
• Ensure financial success through resource management and profitability.
• Forecast opportunities to accelerate milestones and revenue.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

English communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree Life sciences or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

IQVIA is seeking a Decentralized Clinical Trial Study Lead (DCTL) in Bloemfontein, South Africa. This role requires strong project management, customer-facing engagement, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver hybrid and fully decentralized trials.

You will work with multiple teams, ensure adherence to SOPs, and drive quality, cost-efficiency, and timely milestones while maintaining client satisfaction across study contracts.