Assoc Trial Operations Manager - Sponsor Dedicated

Associate Project Leads play a pivotal role in the successful delivery of clinical trials, accelerating access to innovative treatments by bringing new drugs to market faster. As a core member of the project team, the Project Lead is responsible for leading cross-functional teams and ensuring clinical studies are delivered in line with contractual obligations, company SOPs, and industry best practices. This role combines operational excellence with strategic leadership, leveraging therapeutic expertise and IQVIA’s suite of solutions to drive performance and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Lead global implementation of Phase I–IV clinical trials, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.

Oversee site activation and implementation, including:

Development and review of study-related documentation.

Understanding and coordination of GCP, EC/IRB processes and submissions.

Training of site and CRO staff.

Project oversight and issue resolution.

Foster strong cross-functional partnerships to build trust and collaboration across study teams.

Develop and execute rollout plans, including KPIs and training strategies.

Drive training adoption and measure success across multiple projects using standardized methodologies.

Lead change management initiatives, including stakeholder engagement and tailored communications.

Evaluate and measure project value (valuization) to ensure business impact.

Act as a strategic liaison between project teams and business stakeholders, ensuring alignment and readiness.

Candidate Profile

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s or graduate degree in business or life sciences preferred.

Minimum 8+ years of total business experience, with at least 5 years in clinical development (pharma, medical device, CRO, or clinical service organization).

Proven experience in global clinical trial operations from start to finish.

Strong background in clinical research operations within pharmaceutical or CRO settings.

Experience working in complex stakeholder environments and managing internal adoption.

Skilled in stakeholder engagement, change management, and cross-functional collaboration.

Background in project management or PM analyst roles (not focused on data analytics).

Proactive, growth-oriented mindset with a desire to evolve into a strategic leadership role.

Affinity with clinical trial innovation (e.g., Digital Health, Direct to Patient, Data Science) is a plus.

"Please note: due to sponsor requirements for the role only candidates based in the listed location/s will be considered. Any applications from candidates based outside of these locations will not be considered”.

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