IQVIA Biotech is a full-service CRO purpose-built to serve biotech sponsors. With over 25 years of experience, we offer agile, therapeutically aligned solutions and trusted partnerships that help bring breakthrough treatments to patients faster.
We are seeking a US-based Senior Project Manager with proven experience in Central Nervous System (CNS) clinical trials to join IQVIA Biotech. This role is ideal for a seasoned project management professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about advancing therapies in the CNS space. You will leverage your expertise to lead complex, multi-regional studies and ensure operational excellence while building strong client relationships.
Overview
As a Senior Project Manager at IQVIA Biotech, you’ll play a critical role in accelerating the delivery of clinical trials and improving patient lives by bringing new therapies to market faster. You will lead core project teams, ensuring successful execution of clinical studies in alignment with contractual requirements, SOPs, and regulatory standards. This role combines strategic leadership, operational excellence, and customer engagement to deliver high-quality results.
Key Responsibilities
Lead bid defense presentations and contribute to study strategy development.
Develop and implement integrated study management plans.
Oversee planning and execution of medium to large, multi-regional clinical studies, ensuring speed, quality, and cost optimization.
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, fostering strong relationships and customer satisfaction.
Build and lead cross-functional teams, driving collaboration and milestone achievement.
Monitor project progress, manage risks, and resolve issues proactively.
Ensure compliance with ICH GCP, local regulations, and company processes.
Manage project financials, including forecasting, scope changes, and revenue acceleration opportunities.
Mentor and support team members, promoting continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related field.
7+ years of clinical research experience, including 4+ years in project management.
Strong knowledge of clinical trial conduct, regulatory requirements, and therapeutic areas.
Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
Proven ability to manage complex projects across geographies and functions.
Proficiency in MS Office and project management tools.
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
IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe
IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.
The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $93,100.00 - $232,800.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related field
- 7+ years of clinical research experience
- 4+ years in project management
- Strong knowledge of clinical trial conduct
- Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills
- Proven ability to manage complex projects across geographies and functions
- Proficiency in MS Office and project management tools
IQVIA Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about IQVIA and has not been reviewed or approved by IQVIA.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as comprehensive, spanning medical/dental/vision plus programs like telemedicine, EAP resources, and additional insurance options. Feedback suggests the health offering is a meaningful part of the overall rewards package, though details can vary by location and plan design.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include an employer match structure that supports employee contributions through a defined formula. This adds steady long-term value to total rewards beyond base salary.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off offerings include vacation/paid time off, holidays, and flexibility themes, with some roles described as having discretionary or unlimited time-off models. This can make the package feel more attractive even when cash compensation is viewed as only mid-range.
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What We Do
IQVIA (NYSE:IQV) is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions, and clinical research services to the life sciences industry. IQVIA creates intelligent connections across all aspects of healthcare through its analytics, transformative technology, big data resources and extensive domain expertise. IQVIA Connected Intelligence™ delivers powerful insights with speed and agility — enabling customers to accelerate the clinical development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments that improve healthcare outcomes for patients. With approximately 70,000 employees, IQVIA conducts operations in more than 100 countries. To learn more, visit www.iqvia.com.







