Senior Clinical Project Manager, Biotech

About the role

IQVIA Biotech, a full-service CRO serving biotech sponsors, is looking for an experienced Senior Clinical Project Manager or Clinical Project Manager to deliver clinical trials that bring innovative therapies to patients faster. The role suits established project leaders who combine operational excellence, strategic thinking and strong client partnership skills to lead complex clinical studies from start-up through closeout.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of global and multi-regional clinical studies from start-up through closeout.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for sponsors and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Develop and implement integrated study management plans with cross-functional teams, driving delivery while optimizing timelines, quality and budget.
• Provide strategic leadership for project teams, set objectives and ensure accountability for key milestones.
• Identify, assess and proactively manage project risks, issues and change requests.
• Monitor progress and communicate study status, metrics and updates to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, ICH-GCP guidelines, SOPs and study-specific requirements.
• Support business development, including proposal development and bid defense presentations.
• Oversee project finances, including forecasting, budget management and scope change management.
• Mentor project team members, share lessons learned and promote best practices.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or a related field.
• At least 7 years of clinical research experience, including at least 4 years of clinical project management.
• Experience managing small to medium, full-service, multi-country and/or multi-regional clinical studies.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex stakeholder relationships.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of clinical trial conduct, ICH-GCP, regulatory requirements and global drug development.
• Financial acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasting and scope changes.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation and problem-solving skills.

The potential base pay range, when annualized, is $68,400 to $232,800, depending on qualifications, location and schedule; additional compensation may include incentives, bonuses and benefits.