Job Summary
The Senior Clinical Project Manager is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and delivery of global MedTech clinical studies supporting the development and commercialization of medical devices. This individual serves as the primary point of contact for sponsors and cross-functional teams, ensuring studies are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with applicable regulatory and quality requirements.
The Senior Clinical Project Manager provides strategic leadership across multi-country clinical programs, driving operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and successful study outcomes.
Job Responsibilities
Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of global and multi-country MedTech clinical studies.
Serve as the primary project contact for sponsors and maintain strong client relationships throughout the study lifecycle.
Develop and manage study timelines, budgets, forecasts, risk management plans, and project deliverables.
Lead cross-functional project teams to ensure milestones are achieved and study objectives are met.
Monitor study progress and proactively identify, escalate, and resolve project risks and issues.
Ensure compliance with ICH-GCP, ISO 14155, applicable regulatory requirements, SOPs, and quality standards.
Collaborate with Clinical Operations, Data Management, Biostatistics, Regulatory Affairs, Safety, and other functional groups to support successful study execution.
Manage study finances, including forecasting, scope management, change orders, and overall project profitability.
Support bid defenses and business development activities for new opportunities.
Drive continuous process improvement and share lessons learned and best practices across project teams.
Mentor and support the development of junior project management and clinical operations staff.
Provide regular project updates and strategic recommendations to sponsors and internal stakeholders.
Job Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, Biomedical Engineering, Public Health, Healthcare, or a related scientific discipline required.
Experience
Minimum of 7 years of clinical research experience, including at least 4 years of clinical project management experience.
Experience managing clinical studies within the MedTech, medical device, diagnostics, CRO, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or healthcare industries.
Demonstrated experience leading global and multi-country clinical studies across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and other regions.
Experience managing cross-functional project teams and complex stakeholder relationships.
Experience supporting studies intended for regulatory submissions, product development, and post-market evidence generation preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Strong knowledge of clinical trial management and applicable regulations, including ICH-GCP, ISO 14155, FDA, and global regulatory requirements.
Proven ability to lead global, cross-functional teams in a matrix environment.
Excellent client relationship management, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
Strong project planning, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
Demonstrated experience managing project budgets, contracts, forecasting, and financial performance.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and clinical trial management systems.
Ability to effectively collaborate across global teams and cultures.
Demonstrated commitment to customer service, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
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, Nursing, Biomedical Engineering, Public Health, Healthcare, or a related scientific discipline
- Minimum 7 years of clinical research experience
- At least 4 years of clinical project management experience
- Experience managing clinical studies in MedTech, medical device, diagnostics, CRO, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or healthcare industries
- Experience leading global and multi-country clinical studies across multiple regions
- Experience managing cross-functional project teams and complex stakeholder relationships
- Experience supporting studies for regulatory submissions, product development, and post-market evidence generation
- Strong knowledge of clinical trial management and ICH-GCP, ISO 14155, FDA, and global regulatory requirements
- Experience leading global, cross-functional teams in a matrix environment
- Client relationship management, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
- Project planning, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
- Experience managing project budgets, contracts, forecasting, and financial performance
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and clinical trial management systems
- Ability to collaborate effectively across global teams and cultures
- Commitment to customer service, operational excellence, and continuous improvement
IQVIA Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
