Associate Clinical Project Management Director

As an Associate Clinical Project Management Director at IQVIA, you will supervise, manage, and provide oversight to an assigned Clinical Project Management staff who manage or support studies and/or programs to ensure delivery, time, and quality resulting in strong financial performance and customer satisfaction.

You will manage direct reports and teams in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable regulations. You will ensure direct report employees are fully trained, individual development is aligned, and in place to meet project and organizational needs. You will also be able to attract, develop, and retain talent.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing staff and providing guidance in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable regulations
• Working with individual staff to ensure all study management and project deliverables are completed as per the Contract, to achieve quality deliverables on time and within budget
• Coaching and mentoring employees around project planning, project review, risk management, and problem-solving
• Obtaining and providing regular feedback to employees from other project team members and key stakeholders
• Ensuring direct reports demonstrate working knowledge of finances, baseline, and change control
• Training the Project Lead management team on processes and procedures
• Completing and discussing the Project Lead competency framework with each direct report
• Actively engaging with the review of project performance dashboard for tracked information
• Reviewing metrics and ensuring required updates are made in IQVIA systems
• Proactively managing risks linked to resourcing, project, and/or individual needs
• Working with individual staff to identify any quality issues within the study and providing coaching on resolution of issues
• Providing technical expertise and/or clinical project management experience to assigned staff for training and process improvement efforts
• Leading and/or actively participating in corporate initiatives, acting as a department cross-functional liaison, and/or change agent

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences or related field
• 10 years of prior relevant experience, with a minimum of 3 years leading teams
• Broad management knowledge to lead teams, as well as the ability to influence others outside of own job area regarding policies, procedures, and goals
• In-depth knowledge of clinical trials, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines
• Strong understanding of the Clinical Research industry and the relevant environments in which it operates
• Proven ability to manage a team and work through others in a global environment to deliver results
• Effective mentoring and training skills, fostering learning and knowledge sharing with colleagues
• Ability to work across geographies, displaying high awareness and understanding of cultural differences
• Excellent communication skills, including good command of English language
• Strong software and computer skills, including MS Office applications