Associate Director - Clinical Project Management (IQVIA Biotech)

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights, and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. This role is part of IQVIA’s Biotech team focusing on CNS studies.

• Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences or related field.
• Advanced knowledge of clinical research areas with at least 10 years clinical research experience and 6 years project management experience.
• Strong knowledge of clinical trials conduct, ICH GCP, local laws, and regulations.
• Broad protocol and therapeutic knowledge with emphasis on CNS studies.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills in English.
• Strong negotiation and customer management skills.
• Proven problem-solving abilities.
• Leadership skills to manage teams, provide feedback, and partner cross-functionally.
• Excellent planning, time management, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to handle conflicting priorities and deliver project goals strategically.
• Attention to detail and results-oriented approach.
• Continuous learning agility.
• Proficiency with MS Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with coworkers, managers, and clients.
• Experience mentoring and fostering knowledge sharing.
• Ability to work across geographies with cultural awareness.
• Understanding of project financials and contractual obligations.
• Demonstrated IQVIA core competencies: Client Focus, Collaboration, Communication, Innovation, Ownership.

• Participate in bid defense preparations and lead bid defense presentations for large, multi-country and multi-regional studies.
• Develop and support preparation of integrated study management plans.
• Accountable for strategic development, execution, and delivery of clinical studies in line with contracts.
• Serve as primary project oversight and main contact with customers.
• Set objectives, communicate and assess performance of core project team.
• Collaborate with other functional groups to support milestone achievement and manage study issues.
• Monitor progress against contract and prepare/present project information.
• Supervise problem solving, risk management, and implement contingency plans.
• Coach and mentor junior team members on project delivery and risk management.
• Manage project quality risks and implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Participate in executive committees as part of program leadership.
• Ensure financial success of projects including resource management.
• Manage change control processes including customer agreement on financial updates.
• Communicate lessons learned and best practices for continuous improvement.
• Serve as a change advocate for corporate initiatives and changes.

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