Clinical Program Manager - Sponsor Dedicated

This position will primarily support the Global Program Leaders (GPLs) in managing a Clinical Team to meet the deliverables outlined in the Compound Development Plan (CDP). Responsibilities include understanding the drug development process to deliver a clinical program that meets quality, timeline, and budget expectations. The role involves close collaboration with the GPL, Clinical Leader, and Project Management Lead (PML) at the Clinical Development Team (CDT) level. Additional services include managing external partners and non-vendor relationships, overseeing stage gate activities for TA governance (such as writing memos and facilitating meetings), liaising with functions responsible for clinical supplies, addressing Urgent Safety Measures, and supporting financial and timeline planning.

Deliverables

• Ensure services comply with applicable Sponsor SOPs, WIs, policies, and local regulatory requirements.
• Manage Clinical Team (CT) agendas, documentation, and communications to ensure timely dissemination of the CT strategy and operational status across cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Document meetings, decisions, actions, risks, and communications.
• Collaborate with the GPL, GTL, program Coordinators, and Finance to support continuous forecasting for the clinical program.
• Coordinate with cross-functional leads within and outside Global Development (e.g., regulatory, finance, clinical supplies, biomarker, safety) to ensure effective communication, escalation, and resolution of risks and issues related to quality, timelines, and budget.
• Manage governance infrastructure and reporting with co-development and external partners as directed by the GPL.
• Oversee clinical team governance deliverables in partnership with GTLs for trial-level information.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience required; Post-Graduate degree in Project Management or Business preferred.
• Professional Project Management certification preferred.
• At least 5 years of industry/CRO/business experience in clinical drug development and/or clinical operations; R&D experience preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Project Management preferred.
• Experience leading cross-functional global teams required.
• Experience working within a Pharma company required.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve conflicts and influence teams without direct authority.
• Experience planning and managing governance bodies preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Project required.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights, and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create connections that accelerate the development and commercialization of medical treatments to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. At IQVIA, we value diverse talent with curious minds and a commitment to innovation. Everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of improving patient lives. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.