Associate Director, Clinical Operations

IQVIA

. Direct a team of clinical staff supporting clinical studies to ensure appropriate resourcing, training, and achievement of project objectives .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $97,200 - $270,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical trial management, including resource allocation, staff training, and quality assurance. Proficient in regulatory compliance, financial tracking, and effective communication with stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Clinical Trial ManagementRegulatory Compliance (GCP, ICH)Leadership SkillsFinancial Tracking and AccountingEffective Communication

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Hard Skills

Clinical Trial ExperienceProject Financial TrackingQuality AssuranceSOP ReviewTraining Development

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsPresentation SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Clinical ResearchGood Clinical Practice (GCP)International Conference on Harmonization (ICH)Clinical Staff ManagementClient Liaison

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Direct a team of clinical staff supporting clinical studies to ensure appropriate resourcing, training, and achievement of project objectives
Work with senior leadership to formulate strategic goals and objectives and ensure operational alignment with organizational priorities
Manage staff, including planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; guiding professional development; rewarding and disciplining employees; and resolving employee relations issues
Direct hiring and selection for clinical staff and ensure new employees are onboarded and trained
Ensure staff have materials, systems access, and training; oversee training plans, SOP review, and training experiences
Allocate resources to clinical research projects by assigning appropriately trained staff
Manage the quality of assigned staff's clinical work through regular review and evaluation of work products
Identify quality risks and issues and create corrective action plans
Monitor workload, quality, and budget metrics through regular review and reporting
Collaborate with regional and/or global clinical, client, and functional leadership teams to manage project challenges and deliver exemplary customer service
Participate in corporate or organizational quality and process improvement initiatives
Act as a client liaison in day-to-day relationship governance, escalations, and client-facing initiatives
May manage other managers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree Degree in scientific discipline or health care preferred
At least 7 years prior clinical trial experience including experience in a management/leadership capacity or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Advanced knowledge of applicable clinical research regulatory requirements (i.e., Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines)
Knowledge of clinical research financial parameters and project financial tracking and accounting methods
Strong leadership skills
Effective presentation skills
Computer skills including proficiency in use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Written and verbal communication skills including good command of English
Excellent organizational and problem solving skills
Effective time management skills and ability to manage competing priorities
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, and clients

Benefits

Comp & perks

Potential incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation
Health and welfare and/or other benefits