Clinical Project Manager - based in Portugal at IQVIA

Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Clinical Research, PharmaceuticalsIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Life sciences or related field (Required)
  • 3 years of prior relevant experience including >1 years project management experience
  • Advanced knowledge of job area, and broad knowledge of other related job areas, typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience (Required)
  • 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
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong problem solving skills
  • Ability to work through others to deliver results to the appropriate quality and timeline metrics
  • Very good leadership skills
  • Planning, time management and prioritization skills. Ability to handle conflicting priorities
  • Attention to detail and results-oriented approach to work towards delivery
  • Good software and computer skills, including MS Office applications including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients. Strong customer service skills
  • Good understanding of project financials including experience managing contractual obligations and implications
  • Fluency in English and Portuguese language is mandatory

Responsibilities

  • 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 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 information proactively to stakeholders internally and externally
  • Manage risk and contingencies proactively and lead problem solving and resolution efforts
  • Achieve project quality by identifying quality risks and issues
  • 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
  • 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

Skills

Clinical Trial Management
Project Management
Study Management Plans
Risk Management
SOP Compliance
Stakeholder Management
Bid Defense
Team Leadership
Quality Assurance
Contract Management

IQVIA

Advanced analytics and clinical research services

About IQVIA

IQVIA provides advanced analytics, technology solutions, and clinical research services specifically for the life sciences industry. Their services utilize extensive data resources and technology to create connections within healthcare, allowing clients to gain insights that help speed up the development and marketing of new medical treatments. This process is facilitated by their IQVIA Connected Intelligence™ system, which offers quick and flexible insights. IQVIA stands out from competitors by focusing on patient privacy, employing various technologies to protect individual data. The company's goal is to enhance healthcare outcomes by supporting biotech, pharmaceutical, and medical device companies, as well as researchers and government agencies, in understanding diseases and advancing medical science.

Durham, North CarolinaHeadquarters
1998Year Founded
$3,526MTotal Funding
POST_IPO_EQUITYCompany Stage
Cybersecurity, Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Rapid advancement of cancer vaccines may disrupt traditional clinical research models.
Proliferation of disparate technological solutions causes technology overload in clinical trials.
Generative AI technologies face challenges in adoption due to data privacy concerns.

Differentiation

IQVIA leverages advanced analytics and big data for life sciences solutions.
The company offers privacy-enhancing technologies to protect individual patient data.
IQVIA's AI Assistant provides rapid, actionable insights for healthcare and life sciences.

Upsides

Increased adoption of decentralized clinical trials enhances patient-centric study designs.
AI-driven drug discovery accelerates identification of potential drug candidates.
Expansion of telemedicine facilitates remote patient monitoring and data collection.

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