.Job OverviewProject Leads are an integral part of clinical trial delivery, liaising with clinical teams to improve patients' lives by bringing new drugs to the market faster. The Project Lead is an essential member of the core project team responsible for project delivery of clinical studies to meet contractual requirements in accordance with SOPs, policies and practices. Clinical Project Management is focused on project delivery, productivity and quality resulting in strong financial performance and customer satisfaction. Clinical Project leads can run their own studies. The Project Lead focus is on leveraging therapeutic expertise and IQVIA's suite of solutions to drive operational excellence and strategic leadership with our customers Essential Functions
- 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.
- Set objectives of the core project team and/or sub-team(s) 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.
- Ensure the financial success of the project.
- Forecast and identify opportunities to accelerate activities to bring revenue forward.
- Adopt corporate initiatives and changes and serve as a change advocate when necessary.
- Provide input to line managers of their project team members' performance relative to project tasks.
- Support staff development and mentor less experienced project team members on assigned projects to support their professional development. Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree Life sciences or related field
- Fluent English and Portuguese language skills
- At least 5 years clinical research experience as CRA or Lead CRA or Project Manager
- Advanced knowledge of job area, and broad knowledge of other related job areas, typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.
- Travelling flexibility up to 20%
- Knowledge of clinical trials - 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. Broad protocol knowledge; therapeutic knowledge desired. Good understanding of the competitive environment and how to communicate/demonstrate value through IQVIA solutions.
- Communication - Strong written and verbal communication skills including good command of English language. Strong presentation skills.
- Finances - Good understanding of project financials including experience managing, contractual obligations and implications
