Manager, Data Management - IQVIA Biotech- Cape Town at IQVIA

JOB OVERVIEW

• IQVIA Biotech is currently looking for a Manager with a proven experience in Clinical Data Management, that will lead and support a team of Data Management professionals to efficiently produce databases that meet customer requirements.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage a team of professional Data Management staff.
• Size of team could vary from 5+ upwards -15, depending on the Data Management Function.
• Define and prioritize resource requirements and manage resource assignments across projects.
• Directly responsible for utilization of staff.
• Assess and document competency of staff to satisfy position responsibilities.
• Regularly set goals and evaluates and documents performance.
• Propose salaries, promotion and termination actions.
• Actively contribute to recruitment of new staff.
• Implementation of department/office objectives.
• Provide expert review and guidance for production of Data Management deliverables including CRF/e-CRF, database design and set-up, validation definition and programming, Data Management Plan and database deliverables to internal and external customers.
• Provide technical advice and solutions with internal and external customers to solve problems and improve efficiency.
• Participate in the development and implementation of new processes and technology.
• Ensure that staff is trained and compliant with current operating procedures and work instructions and project scope of work.
• Identify and address professional development/training needs of staff.
• Mentor staff members to develop Data Management process, system, and drug development expertise.
• Provide operational input into proposals and scope of work.
• Participate in proposal defenses.
• Attend customer meetings and lead discussions of project requirements and strategic planning.
• Understand scope of work, budget, and scope assumptions.
• Identify out-of-scope work and provide revised costs with supporting documentation.
• Ensure project milestones are met according to agreed upon timelines.
• Actively manage quality throughout project.
• May be Project Manager/Project Lead for a major study or a series/group of studies.
• Manage staff in accordance with organization’s policies and applicable regulations.
• Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work appraising performance and guiding professional development rewarding and disciplining employees addressing employee relations issues and resolving problems.
• Approve actions on human resources matters.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree Clinical, biological or mathematical sciences or related field
• 7 years of relevant work experience including people management. Equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Advanced knowledge of Data Management processes and systems.
• Solid understanding of clinical drug development process.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. Proven leadership skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to manage projects.
• Effective problem solving skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients.
• Advanced knowledge of Data Management processes and systems.
• Solid understanding of clinical drug development process.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to manage projects. Effective problem solving skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients.