Description
At IQVIA, our Clinical Functional Service Partnership (CFSP) models offer the best of both worlds: the opportunity to work as an integrated member of a leading sponsor's team while benefiting from the global expertise, career development and support of IQVIA.
As a Senior Project Management Assistant (PMA), you will play a critical role in the operational delivery of clinical trials, partnering closely with Clinical Trial Leads and global cross-functional teams to ensure studies are executed efficiently, compliantly, and inspection-ready.
Key Responsibilities:
- Establish and manage performance dashboards, analyze event triggers/alerts and determine appropriate follow-up for Project Leader (PL) or other functions to act upon.
- Coordinate project schedules and ensure timely updates of all key milestones and partner with PL on related calls.
- Coordinate and support the risk and issue management process.
- Manage all aspects of Project Finances, including Estimate at Completion (EAC), monthly expenses, invoices, and reconciliation.
- Demonstrate compliance with the Vendor and Purchase Order (PO) Management process.
- Implement and maintain baseline and change control processes.
- Ensure PL has timely and accurate data on areas including cost, schedule, scope, utilization, change orders, and quality to support better decision-making.
- Develop and maintain relevant sections of Project Management Plans.
- Review and support project resource allocation within project budgeted for assigned portfolio/projects.
- Prepare correspondence, including meeting minutes, for project team and/or customer.
- Organize and partner with PL in managing internal project team and customer meetings.
- Prepare project status reports and presentation materials for internal project team and customer meetings.
- Manage and coordinate core file reviews and support audits as needed.
- Drive eTrial Master File (eTMF) filing compliance focusing on completeness, timeliness, and quality.
- Manage project-specific eTraining and oversee compliance.
- Coordinate and support onboarding of new Key Project Team Members and system access.
- Monitor project metrics and make required updates in IQVIA systems to ensure accurate and timely reporting is available to senior management.
- Participate in regional initiatives to support Project Management Analyst (PMA) community and aid personal development.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences or other related field.
- Minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience as a PMA.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including good command of English language.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Results-oriented approach to work delivery and output.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, and clients.
- Ability to work across geographies, displaying high awareness and understanding of cultural differences.
- Ability to demonstrate all IQVIA competencies (Client Focus, Collaboration, Communication, Innovation, Ownership).