Jobs at IQVIA

Job Overview

• Project Leads are an integral part of clinical trial delivery, liaising with clinical teams to improve patients’ lives by bringing new drugs to the market faster. The Project Lead is an essential member of the core project team responsible for project delivery of clinical studies to meet contractual requirements in accordance with SOPs, policies and practices. Clinical Project Management is focused on project delivery, productivity and quality resulting in strong financial performance and customer satisfaction. Clinical Project leads can run their own studies. The Project Lead focus is on leveraging therapeutic expertise and IQVIA’s suite of solutions to drive operational excellence and strategic leadership with our customers.

Essential Functions

• Participate in bid defense presentations in partnership with Business Development and may lead the presentation for smaller, less complex regional studies.
• May be responsible for delivery and management of smaller, less complex, regional studies.
• Develop integrated study management plans with the core project team.
• Accountable for the execution of clinical studies, or assigned portion of clinical studies, per contract while optimizing speed, quality and cost of delivery and ensuring consistent use of study tools and training materials and compliance with standard processes, policies and procedures.
• Set objectives of the core project team and/or sub-team(s) according to agreed upon contract, strategy and approach, effectively communicate and assess performance.
• Collaborate with other functional groups within the company where necessary to support milestone achievement and to manage study issues and obstacles.
• Monitor progress against contract and prepare/present project and/or sub-team information proactively to stakeholders internally and externally.
• Manage risk (positive and negative) and contingencies proactively and lead problem solving and resolution efforts.
• Achieve project quality by identifying quality risks and issues, responding to issues raised by project team and/or sub-team members and planning/implementing appropriate corrective and preventative action plans.
• May serve as primary or backup project contact with customer and would then own the relationship with the project’s key customer contacts, as well as communicate/collaborate with IQVIA business development representatives, as necessary.;
• Build the cross-functional project team and lead their efforts; responsible for managing cross-collaboration of the core team and for overall project delivery to support milestone achievement and to manage study issues and obstacles.;
• Ensure the financial success of the project.
• Forecast and identify opportunities to accelerate activities to bring revenue forward.
• Identify changes in scope and manage change control process as necessary.
• Identify lessons learned and implement best practices.
• May be assigned as the primary contact for vendors leading project vendor management and vendor management related activities as per project requirements.;
• Adopt corporate initiatives and changes and serve as a change advocate when necessary.
• Provide input to line managers of their project team members’ performance relative to project tasks.
• Support staff development and mentor less experienced project team members on assigned projects to support their professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Life sciences or related field Req
• 5 years of prior relevant experience including > 1 years project management experience or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Req
• Advanced knowledge of job area, and broad knowledge of other related job areas, typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience. Req
• Knowledge of clinical trials - Knowledge of clinical trial conduct, and skill in applying applicable clinical research regulatory requirements i.e. ICH GCP and relevant local laws, regulations and guidelines, towards clinical trial conduct. Broad protocol knowledge; therapeutic knowledge desired. Good understanding of the competitive environment and how to communicate/demonstrate value through IQVIA solutions.;
• Communication - Strong written and verbal communication skills including good command of English language. Strong presentation skills.
• Problem solving - Strong problem solving skills.
• Leadership - Ability to work through others to deliver results to the appropriate quality and timeline metrics, monitoring/managing performance and providing feedback, experience productively partnering cross functionally and with customers to advance work effectively and efficiently.
• Leadership - Ability to make decisions, bringing clarity to disparate information to inform actions and drive results.
• Organisation - Planning, time management and prioritization skills. Ability to organize resources needed to accomplish tasks, set objectives and provide clear direction to others, experience planning activities in advance and taking account of possible changing circumstances.
• Prioritisation - Ability to handle conflicting priorities.
• Quality - Attention to detail and accuracy in work. Results-oriented approach to work towards delivery and output.
• Quality - Demonstrated learning agility and openness to learning and keeping own knowledge and skill set current and evolving.
• IT skills - Good software and computer skills, including MS Office applications including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Collaboration - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients. Strong customer service skills.
• Cross-collaboration - Ability to work across geographies displaying high awareness and understanding of cultural differences.
• Finances - Good understanding of project financials including experience managing, contractual obligations and implications.
• IQVIA Core Competencies - Ability to demonstrate all IQVIA competencies (Client Focus, Collaboration, Communication, innovation, Ownership).

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Clinical Project Management, IQVIA Biotech is focused on project delivery, productivity and quality resulting in strong financial performance and customer satisfaction. Clinical Project leads can run their own studies. The Project Lead focus is on leveraging therapeutic expertise and IQVIA’s suite of solutions to drive operational excellence and strategic leadership with our customers.

Main Responsibilities

• Accountable for the execution of clinical studies, or assigned portion of clinical studies, per contract while optimizing speed, quality and cost of delivery and ensuring consistent use of study tools and training materials and compliance with standard processes, policies and procedures.
• Set objectives of the core project team according to agreed upon contract, strategy and approach, effectively communicate and assess performance.
• Participate in bid defense presentations in partnership with Business Development and may lead the presentation for smaller, less complex regional studies.
• May be responsible for delivery and management of smaller, less complex, regional studies.
• Develop integrated study management plans with the core project team.
• Collaborate with other functional groups within the company where necessary to support milestone achievement and to manage study issues and obstacles.
• Monitor progress against contract and prepare project information proactively to stakeholders internally and externally.
• Manage risk (positive and negative) and contingencies proactively and lead problem solving and resolution efforts.
• Achieve project quality by identifying quality risks and issues, responding to issues raised by project team and implementing appropriate corrective and preventative action plans.
• May serve as primary or backup project contact with customer and would then own the relationship with the project’s key customer contacts, as well as collaborate with IQVIA business development representatives.
• Build the cross-functional project team and lead their efforts; responsible for managing cross-collaboration of the core team and for overall project delivery to support milestone achievement and to manage study issues and obstacles.
• Ensure the financial success of the project.
• Forecast and identify opportunities to accelerate activities to bring revenue forward.
• Identify changes in scope and manage change control process as necessary.
• Provide input to line managers of their project team members’ performance relative to project tasks.
• Support staff development and mentor less experienced project team members on assigned projects to support their professional development.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Life sciences or related field.
• 5 years of prior relevant experience including > 1 years project management experience or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Advanced knowledge of job area, typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.
• Knowledge of clinical trial conduct, and skill in applying applicable clinical research regulatory requirements i.e. ICH GCP and relevant local laws, regulations and guidelines, towards clinical trial conduct.
• Broad protocol knowledge; therapeutic area knowledge in any of the following would be an advantage: cardiovascular - metabolic, renal, obesity.
• Good understanding of project financials including experience managing, contractual obligations and implications.
• Good understanding of the competitive environment and how to communicate value through IQVIA Biotech solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including very good command of English language.
• Strong customer service skills and presentation abilities.
• Ability to work through others to deliver results to the appropriate quality and timeline metrics, monitoring performance and providing feedback, experience productively partnering cross functionally and with customers to advance work effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to make decisions, bringing clarity to disparate information to inform actions and drive results.
• Planning, time management and prioritization skills.
• Ability to organize resources needed to accomplish tasks, set objectives and provide clear direction to others, experience planning activities in advance and taking account of possible changing circumstances.
• Results-oriented approach to work towards delivery and output.
• Demonstrated learning agility and openness to learning and keeping own knowledge and skill set current and evolving.
• Good software and computer skills.
• Ability to work across geographies displaying high awareness and understanding of cultural differences.
• May require occasional travel to the United States.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide compensation program management and execution including but not limited to: base pay and variable administration, year-end performance and pay management/processing,
• Responsible for the delivery, education and communication of the annual and off-cycle compensation planning processes for IQVIA employees working in the EMEA Business Unit.
• Research, analyse and measure compensation solutions to ensure alignment to business objectives and competitiveness of pay and benefits practices.
• Conduct complex analysis in support of talent management objectives and for reporting and costing purposes to ensure programs are affordable to the company and provide maximum ROI.
• Lead market data analyses projects and provides recommendations for pay levels and salary structures in EMEA Region to remain competitive and consistent with corporate pay philosophy.
• Participate in compensation and benefits surveys and ensure competitive pay and benefits practices are maintained.
• Develop/support and conduct compensation and benefits training programs to familiarize managers and other employees with key elements of the company's compensation, benefits and wellbeing programmes.
• Evaluate programs, keep abreast of local legislation, trends, advances and/or new technology and make recommendations for changes and improvements.
• Partner with HRBP and Corporate Compensation teams to ensure continuous improvement of process and technology in support of compensation programs
• Provide professional consultation and guidance to managers and HR Business Partners in the EMEA RBU by resolving questions and making recommendations to resolve outstanding issues related to salary programmes
• Provide professional consultation and guidance to managers and HR Business Partners in the EMEA Region by resolving questions and making recommendations to resolve outstanding issues related to benefits and wellbeing programmes
• Consult to HRBPs and business leaders regarding compensation and benefits related issues and develop solutions to meet specific needs within their organization.
• Support job evaluation processes.
• Maintain a working knowledge of EMEA legislation that may affect compensation and benefits policies.
• Participate in special projects as assigned, including executive compensation analysis and M&A activities.
• Support any international mobility administration processes for EMEA

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, HR or equivalent.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience focusing in compensation plan design, job analysis, market pricing, incentives preferably in EMEA
• Previous experience managing compensation programs, international experience preferred
• Experience working in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment
• Expert knowledge in compensation design, application and theory to include knowledge of regulatory compliance standards for countries in EMEA Regions
• Excellent analytical and organization skills with the ability to work independently and interact effectively with all levels of management
• Ability to manage to deadlines and multiple priorities work under pressure and handle confidential information appropriately
• Ability to obtain, present and discuss information and recommendations that may be controversial in nature
• Capable of leading or influencing processes and decision making at a senior level.
• Project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent analytical skills, expert in excel and knowledgeable in all MS Office products. Workday experience a plus.
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills, strong analytical and computer skills
• Demonstrated attention to detail

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Responsibilities
Client Management

• Serve as primary point of contact for customer on clinical data management deliverables
• Provide project management expertise working with customer data managers, key decision makers, and internal team members to manage continuous process improvements, issue escalation, workload projections, and provide technical expertise
• Provide justification for and perform direct negotiations with customer, e.g., timelines, financial, process, resource
• Maintain strong customer relationships
• Ensure open communications with customer and Quintiles management to manage and meet contractual obligations

Service Management

• Meet with Data Operations Coordinator (DOC) and/or Data Operations team members on a regular basis to ensure milestones meet timelines and quality deliverables
• Establish strong communications with Data Operations team, functional leads, project managers and all other stake holders
• Support DM service delivery with comprehensive DM process and technical expertise in executing projects
• Serve as the escalation point for unresolved data issues; work with client data managers, vendors, and internal team members for resolution
• Work with functional manager(s) to ensure appropriate resources are assigned to meet project deliverables
• Create and/or review and sign-off on all data management plan (DMP) documents
• Implement proactive quality management plans across multiple projects/programme. Track service performance and provide leadership to identify root causes of issues and implement remedial actions
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME)
• Provide leadership and expertise in a specific CDM task or technology
• Maintain internal tracking databases and systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, or educational equivalent, in health, clinical, biological or mathematical sciences, or related field
• 5+ years direct Clinical Data Management experience in CRO or pharmaceuticals industry , including 3+ years as a CDM project lead; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Previous experience and proven competence in managing delivery of multiple projects through full DM life-cycle (several studies/programmes)
• Previous experience of handling customer negotiations
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices and relevant regulatory guidelines
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, customer service, and teamwork skills
• Comprehensive understanding of clinical drug development process
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers and customers

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Essential Functions

• Participate in bid defense presentations in partnership with Business Development and may lead the presentation for smaller, less complex regional studies.
• May be responsible for delivery and management of smaller, less complex, regional studies.
• Develop integrated study management plans with the core project team.
• Accountable for the execution of clinical studies, or assigned portion of clinical studies, per contract while optimizing speed, quality and cost of delivery and ensuring consistent use of study tools and training materials and compliance with standard processes, policies and procedures.
• Set objectives of the core project team and/or sub-team(s) according to agreed upon contract, strategy and approach, effectively communicate and assess performance.
• Collaborate with other functional groups within the company where necessary to support milestone achievement and to manage study issues and obstacles.
• Monitor progress against contract and prepare/present project and/or sub-team information proactively to stakeholders internally and externally.
• Manage risk (positive and negative) and contingencies proactively and lead problem solving and resolution efforts.
• Achieve project quality by identifying quality risks and issues, responding to issues raised by project team and/or sub-team members and planning/implementing appropriate corrective and preventative action plans.
• May serve as primary or backup project contact with customer and would then own the relationship with the project’s key customer contacts, as well as communicate/collaborate with IQVIA business development representatives, as necessary.;
• Build the cross-functional project team and lead their efforts; responsible for managing cross-collaboration of the core team and for overall project delivery to support milestone achievement and to manage study issues and obstacles.;
• Ensure the financial success of the project.
• Forecast and identify opportunities to accelerate activities to bring revenue forward.
• Identify changes in scope and manage change control process as necessary.
• Identify lessons learned and implement best practices.
• May be assigned as the primary contact for vendors leading project vendor management and vendor management related activities as per project requirements.;
• Adopt corporate initiatives and changes and serve as a change advocate when necessary.
• Provide input to line managers of their project team members’ performance relative to project tasks.
• Support staff development and mentor less experienced project team members on assigned projects to support their professional development.;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Life sciences or related field Req
• +7 years of prior clinical research experience including > around 5 years project management experience working in a global environment and being client facing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including good command of English language. Strong presentation skills.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Ability to work through others to deliver results to the appropriate quality and timeline metrics, monitoring/managing performance and providing feedback, experience productively partnering cross functionally and with customers to advance work effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to make decisions, bringing clarity to disparate information to inform actions and drive results.