Trial Delivery Manager, Sponsor Dedicated

About the role

IQVIA is seeking an accomplished Senior Project Lead / Associate Director, Clinical Trial Management to provide centralized, global clinical trial oversight within our Functional Service Provider (FSP) model. This role partners closely with a Global Trial Leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure the successful planning, execution, and delivery of complex clinical trials across regions and vendors. You will lead Study Management Teams (SMTs), oversee country and site-facing activities, and ensure trials are conducted with the highest standards of quality, compliance, and inspection readiness—from start‑up through close‑out. This role is ideal for a senior clinical operations professional who thrives in a matrixed, global environment and is ready to influence strategy, mentor teams, and drive operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Global & Regional Trial Leadership – Lead and coordinate global and regional clinical trial management activities for internally managed and outsourced studies; serve as a core member of the Trial Team, partnering with Global Leadership to deliver operational strategy and execution; act as primary point of contact for country, regional, and functional stakeholders within Clinical Development Operations; function as backup or first point of contact in the absence of the Global Leadership.
• Central Trial Oversight & Execution – Drive trial delivery across the full lifecycle: feasibility, site selection, start‑up, execution, and close‑out; ensure milestones, timelines, and deliverables are met and transparently communicated; maintain real‑time trial oversight through dashboards, reports, and issue tracking; act as the central subject matter expert for assigned protocols.
• Vendor & Partner Management – Provide oversight of CROs and global vendors supporting site‑facing activities, including IWRS/IVRS, central laboratory, ePRO/eCOA, imaging, translation and printing, ancillary supplies and investigator meetings; review and approve vendor deliverables, invoices, and spend; ensure vendor performance aligns with trial plans, budgets, and quality expectations.
• Quality, Compliance & Inspection Readiness – Ensure continuous inspection readiness in accordance with ICH‑GCP, applicable regulations, and sponsor SOPs; lead or contribute to CAPA development and resolution; support Health Authority inspections, internal audits, and quality reviews; partner with Quality & Compliance stakeholders to ensure effective oversight.
• Enrollment, Feasibility & Risk Management – Lead feasibility activities and provide data‑driven recommendations; establish and track regional enrollment commitments, ensuring alignment with projections; ensure robust recruitment and contingency plans are in place; proactively identify risks, escalate issues, and drive resolution.
• Documentation, Systems & Trial Deliverables – Oversee trial documentation, filing, archiving, and retention; create, review, and maintain trial‑specific documents, including Monitoring Guidelines, Informed Consent Forms, IMP and blinding documentation, feasibility and site selection materials; support HA/EC/IRB submissions with required central documents; coordinate data cleaning activities to support timely database lock.
• Leadership, Mentorship & Continuous Improvement – Lead teams across projects or programs; provide coaching and mentoring to less experienced team members; lead or participate in special initiatives, task forces, and process improvement efforts; contribute innovative ideas to enhance operational efficiency and quality across the FSP partnership.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education – Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Life Sciences (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Nursing, Pharmacy).
• Base – 6+ years of clinical trial management experience in pharma and/or CRO environments.
• Advanced – 8+ years of clinical trial management experience, including leadership of complex global studies.
• Proven experience managing trials from start‑up through database lock and close‑out.
• Experience coordinating global, virtual teams in a large matrix environment for 2–3+ years.
• Therapeutic area experience required.

Skills

• Deep knowledge of ICH‑GCP, regulatory requirements, and clinical operations best practices.
• Strong project management, planning, and risk mitigation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage country and vendor budgets, including OOPs and cost drivers.
• Experience with CTMS, TMF systems, and Microsoft applications.
• Monitoring experience preferred (or equivalent central monitoring/data management experience).
• Strong analytical, decision‑making, and communication skills.
• Fluent in English; local language proficiency as required.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Pay

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $93,100.00 - $295,500.00. 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.

Benefits

In addition to base pay, the role may include incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation, along with a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.