Project Leader, Global Project Leadership

We are looking for Project Leaders to join our innovative and dynamic group of global professionals dedicated to assisting our clients in driving healthcare forward. This is an important and high-profile role within our Research & Development Operation business unit to enable medical breakthroughs that advance healthcare and patient treatment options around the world.As Project Leader you will liaise directly between IQVIA functions and the customer, acting as that accountable point for delivery and quality whilst maintaining financial control. You will manage cross functional teams across this global organization and be supported by domain experts in every function, enabled by best-in-class technology and data analytics.Key collaborators are the Clinical Lead for site management, the Project Vendor Manager, the Project Management Analyst for project coordination, tracking and financial analysis, and the Site Activation Manager an expert in start-up.IQVIAs size and global footprint will present you with the breadth of opportunities necessary to develop your career.Typically assigned to one or two projects, or a program, responsibilities might include:Leading global cross-functional project team delivery, accountable for achievement of milestones and quality of contracted scopeServing as the primary contact with the customer for progress and governanceDeveloping study management plans and ensuring consistent use of study tools, training materials and compliance with standard processes, policies and proceduresAnticipating risk and implementing mitigation strategiesManaging study team assignments, accountability and resource requirementsEnsuring the study budget is managed proactively including scope changes and financial systems are accurateREQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESBachelor''s degree in life sciences or related fieldGlobal project management experience within the drug development industry, with previous CRO experience is ideal.Minimum 2-4 years prior project management experience and experience in clinical operations; or equivalent combination of education, training and experienceIn-depth therapeutic knowledge in one of our key therapeutic areas including: Internal Medicine, Central Nervous System, Gastroenterology, Immunology & Womens Heath, Cardiovascular Renal Metabolic, Early Clinical Development or OncologyTHERAPEUTIC AREA EXPERTISEOncology :In depth therapeutic knowledge in Cell and Gene Therapies, First in Human and Paediatric OncologyCardiovascular, Renal and Metabolic:In depth therapeutic knowledge in one or more of the following areas: Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolic DiseasesGastroenterologyIn depth therapeutic knowledge in Irritable Bowel Disease, Pancreatitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Crohns Disease, Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) would be an advantageBiotherapeutics DevelopmentIn depth therapeutic knowledge in Alzheimer''s disease, Multiple sclerosis, Parkinson''s disease, Pain, Psychiatry, Stroke, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Spinal muscular atrophy and LupusCentral Nervous SystemIn depth therapeutic knowledge in one or more of the following areas: Neurology (e.g. MS, stroke, epilepsy), Neuro-Degenerative Diseases (e.g. Alzheimers, Parkinson, ALS), Psychiatry (e.g. schizophrenia, bipolar, MDD, sexual dysfunction, sleep disorders), Pain and Rare Diseases (e.g. Duchennes, NMO) would be an advantageImmunology and Womens HealthIn depth therapeutic knowledge in Autoimmune/Rheumatology (RA, Lupus or Osteoarthritis), Dermatology (Psoriasis, Atopic Dermatitis or Urticaria) ), Rare Diseases Plasma Derived Therapies, or Womens Health (including Fertility; Contraception; Endometriosis, Osteoporosis) would be an advantageInternal MedicineIn depth therapeutic knowledge in Infectious Disease (e.g., seasonal, vaccine and treatment studies as well as SARS/COVID, influenza, hepatitis, RSV, HIV, Ebola, Dengue, malaria and TB), Respiratory (e.g., asthma, COPD, IPF, CF, bronchitis, pneumonia, allergy), Rare Diseases (e.g., genetic blood and metabolic conditions such as SCD, haemophilia, PNH, glycogen and lysosomal storage disorders, cell and gene therapy) and Ophthalmology (e.g., AMD, glaucoma, dry eye, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, etc) would be an advantageIQVIA is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions and clinical research services to the life sciences industry. We believe in pushing the boundaries of human science and data science to make the biggest impact possible to help our customers create a healthier world. Learn more at are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all, including veterans and candidates with disabilities. /eoeAs the COVID-19 virus continues to evolve, IQVIAs ability to operate and provide certain services to customers and partners necessitates IQVIA and its employees meet specific requirements regarding vaccination status. /covid-19-vaccine-statusEEO Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled

Created: 2026-03-07