Senior Clinical Project Manager, Cardiovascular Renal Metabolic

**Qualified applicants will have a demonstrated background managing medium to large sized, multiple and full service, global trials in at least one of the following therapeutic areas:  Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolic/Endocrinology

OVERVIEW:

IQVIAs Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolic Unit is a global team of professionals dedicated to assisting our clients in driving healthcare forward and enabling medical breakthroughs that advance healthcare and patient treatment options around the world,  We are looking for a Senior Clinical Project Manager with experience in Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolic Diseases, experience to join our innovative and dynamic group. 

This is an important and high-profile role within IQVIA’s CVRM Unit. Project leaders are the people who lead the delivery of our studies bringing drugs to market faster and ultimately improving patients’ lives. It is a role that requires you to liaise directly between IQVIA functions and the customer, acting as that accountable point for delivery and quality whilst maintaining financial control.

As a project leader you will manage cross functional teams across this global organization. You will be supported by domain experts in every function, enabled by best in class technology and data analytics. Key collaborators are the Clinical Lead for site management, the Project Management Analyst for project coordination, tracking and financial analysis, the Site Activation Manager an expert in start-up as well as the functional leads for any other contracted services. IQVIA’s size and global footprint will present you with the breadth of opportunities necessary to develop your career.

While projects vary, your typical responsibilities might include:

• Serving as the primary project contact with the client

• Leading and managing cross-functional project teams to support milestone achievement

• Project status reporting and surveillance for risk

• Monitoring team performance against contract and client expectations and according to key performance metrics

• Leading problem-solving including management of risk and issue resolution

• Developing or reviewing study management plans

• Managing team resource assignments and accountability

• Ensure the financial success of the project

• Oversight of database management and any other contracted services

• Ensuring compliance with study tools, training materials and standard processes, policies, and procedures

• Participate in bid defense preparations and presentations in partnership with Business Development

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• In depth knowledge of, and skill in applying, applicable clinical research regulatory requirements, i.e., Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines

• In depth therapeutic and protocol knowledge

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including good command of English language

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

• Demonstrated ability to deliver results to the appropriate quality and timeline metrics

• Good team leadership skills

• Effective mentoring and training skills

• Excellent customer service skills

• Good judgment

• Effective presentation skills

• Ability to manage competing priorities

• Strong software and computer skills, including MS Office applications

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, and clients

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field and 7 years’ clinical research experience including 4 years’ project management experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

• In depth therapeutic knowledge in Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolic Diseases would be an advantage

At IQVIA, we believe in pushing the boundaries of human science and data science to make the biggest impact possible – to help our customers create a healthier world. The advanced analytics, technology solutions and contract research services we provide to the life sciences industry are made possible by our 70,000+ employees around the world who apply their insight, curiosity and intellectual courage every step of the way. Learn more at jobs.iqvia.com.