Project Manager, Study Operations

IQVIA

. Participate in bid defense presentations with Business Development .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • United States, CanadaSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical study management, project delivery, and cross-functional collaboration, with a strong focus on optimizing project performance and financial success. Proven ability to lead teams, manage customer relationships, and implement best practices in a global clinical research environment.

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Clinical Research ExperienceProject ManagementCross-Functional CollaborationRisk ManagementStakeholder Communication

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Hard Skills

Study Management PlansPerformance MonitoringChange Control ProcessVendor ManagementQuality Risk Identification

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingPresentation SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationMentoring

Industry Keywords

Life SciencesClinical StudiesSOPsClient-Facing EnvironmentProject Financial Success

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participate in bid defense presentations with Business Development
Lead presentations for smaller, less complex regional studies when applicable
Deliver and manage smaller, less complex regional studies when applicable
Develop integrated study management plans with the core project team
Execute clinical studies according to contracts, SOPs, policies, and procedures while optimizing speed, quality, and cost
Set objectives for core project teams and sub-teams; communicate and assess performance
Collaborate with internal functional groups to achieve milestones and manage study issues
Monitor progress against contracts and present project information to internal and external stakeholders
Proactively manage risks, contingencies, problem solving, and resolution efforts
Identify quality risks and implement corrective and preventative action plans
Serve as primary or backup customer contact and manage key customer relationships
Build and lead cross-functional project teams and oversee overall project delivery
Ensure project financial success and identify opportunities to accelerate revenue
Identify scope changes and manage the change control process
Identify lessons learned and implement best practices
Lead vendor management activities when assigned
Support corporate initiatives and act as a change advocate
Provide input on project team members' performance
Mentor less experienced project team members and support their professional development

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Life sciences or related field required or equivalent experience
+7 years of prior clinical research experience, including around 5 years of project management experience in a global, client-facing environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including good command of English
Strong presentation skills
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to work through others to deliver results to appropriate quality and timeline metrics
Experience monitoring/managing performance and providing feedback
Experience partnering cross-functionally and with customers
Ability to make decisions and use disparate information to drive results