Job Overview

IQVIA is hiring a clinical project manager to expand our dedicated Real World Evidence (RWE) FSP team, working fully within the environment of a prominent pharma company. In this role, the clinical project manager will be responsible for end-to-end project delivery of real-world observational studies within the oncology therapeutic area. It is important for this individual to have experience working in observational research across primary and secondary data collection study designs as well as leading clinical studies independently.

Who do you work with?

• Epidemiologists, data science, and clinical leads to deliver project specific goals and timelines
• Vendors to communicate status of deliverables and workflow
• Program and business leads to manage full portfolio of projects

What are you great at?

• Independently executing observational and real-world studies while balancing speed, quality, and cost
• Leading cross-functional teams to achieve milestones and resolve study issues
• Proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigation plans
• Communicating clearly with stakeholders, including preparing and presenting project updates to leadership
• Good understanding of project financials including experience managing, contractual obligations and implications
• Driving operational excellence and strategic partnership with clients
• Managing vendors effectively across different sourcing models (in-house, hybrid, outsourced)
• Bringing clarity to complex or ambiguous situations and making informed decisions
• Results-oriented approach to work towards delivery and output
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and time management skills
• Ability to operate effectively in a matrixed, fast-paced, and evolving environment

Your responsibilities may include: 

• Leading global, cross-functional observational study teams and owning delivery of contracted scope, timelines, and quality
• Developing study documentation, including project management plans
• Ensuring consistent use of study tools, training materials, and compliance with SOPs, policies, and procedures
• Monitoring study progress and financial performance; supporting forecasting and change control as needed
• Lead project vendor management related activities and communications per project requirements
• Anticipating operational and quality risks, responding to issues raised by the project team and planning/implementing appropriate corrective or preventative actions
• Generating project- or program-level metrics and reports for senior management
• Capturing lessons learned and contributing to continuous improvement and best practices

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities  

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field  
• Minimum 4-6 years of experience in project management and/or clinical operations within pharma, CRO, or RWE environment (or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience)
• Demonstrated experience leading observational or real-world evidence studies
• Strong understanding of RWE study designs and clinical research conduct and skill in applying applicable clinical research regulatory requirements
• Experience with primary and secondary data study designs  

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

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