Associate Project Manager, Strategic & Scientific Research, PCS

About the Team:

At IQVIA, our Patient Centered Solutions (PCS) team is dedicated to integrating the patient voice into medical research and development. Our scientific consulting services group conducts qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods studies to better understand the patient, clinician, or caregiver experience.

Projects range in size, type, and across multiple disease areas, and include survey development, modification, and validation to support medical product development; strategic consulting for regulatory needs; exploratory analyses of existing data; literature review and gap analysis; and non-interventional studies with conceptualization, primary data collection, analysis, interpretation/synthesis, and dissemination phases. You'll enjoy a rewarding career in a collaborative, multicultural environment that values growth and development.

Role Overview:

Project Management Analysts (PMA) are an integral part of consultative research projects with a primary research component, including qualitative projects, exit interview projects, and observational surveys. They work closely with project teams to improve patients’ lives by helping Sponsors measure and understand disease and treatment burdens. The PMA works in partnership with Engagement (Study) Leads, providing support with operational tasks and project management activities to mitigate risk, control cost, manage project schedule, and ensure customer satisfaction related to assigned projects.
Essential Functions:

• Establish and manage project timelines to ensure smooth production and revision cycles for all project deliverables, and to clearly document project status to clients and other stakeholders.
• Review and support project resource allocation within project.
• Coordinate and support onboarding of new Key Project Team Members and system access.
• Establish and manage study enrollment dashboards (including consenting, interview scheduling, data processing and storage) and determine appropriate follow up actions.
• Establish and coordinate project file storage and development repositories in compliance with applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)s. Oversee filing of project materials accordingly.
• Coordinate and schedule project activities (internal/external meetings, document production/reviews, interviews with patients/KOLs) and ensure timely updates of all key milestones and partner with Engagement Lead on related calls where these activities are discussed.
• Manage all aspects of the Project Finances including invoicing, managing vendor budgets, labor forecasting, and project accrual. Work with Sales Operations teams to draft Change Orders when applicable.
• Ensure Engagement Lead and department management has timely and accurate data on areas including cost, schedule, scope, utilization, change orders and quality to support better decision-making. Monitor project metrics and make required updates in IQVIA systems to ensure accurate and timely reporting is available to senior management.
• Develop and maintain relevant sections of Project Management Plans.
• Prepare correspondence, including meeting minutes, for project team and/or client.
• Organize and partner with Engagement Lead in managing internal project team and customer meetings.
• Prepare project status reports and presentation materials for internal project team and client meetings.
• Manage project specific eTraining, and Adverse Event training, and support  compliance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree Life sciences or other related field required.
• Relevant experience with analytical/financial skills or relevant Project Management experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Experience managing patient centered research projects (or similar) is preferable.
• Knowledge of scientific research methodology.
• Results oriented approach to work delivery and output. Ability to solve problems independently and creatively.
• Ability to influence without authority.
• Effective Communication - strong written and verbal communication skills including good command of English language.
• Organization - planning, time management and prioritization skills.
• Prioritization - ability to handle conflicting priorities.
• Quality - High attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• IT skills - proficient software and computer skills, including MS Office applications, including but not limited to, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Intermediate or advanced Excel skill level preferred.
• Collaboration - ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, and clients. Ability to work across geographies displaying high awareness and understanding of cultural differences.

IQVIA is committed to embracing a diverse and inclusive work environment. Our goal is to attract and retain the best people, regardless of their gender, race, marital status, ethnic origin, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic. Join us!

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com