Project Management Assistant - cFSP in Reading

Project Management Assistant - cFSP in Reading

Reading Full-Time 48600 - 59400 £ / year (est.) Hybrid
IQVIA Holdings Inc.

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support clinical trials by coordinating key activities and ensuring compliance.
  • Company: Join IQVIA, a leader in clinical research with a global impact.
  • Benefits: Gain valuable experience, career development, and work with top pharmaceutical companies.
  • Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for personal growth and mentorship.
  • Why this job: Make a difference in healthcare while developing your project management skills.
  • Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and 2 years of relevant experience required.

The predicted salary is between 48600 - 59400 £ per year.

At IQVIA, as a Senior Project Management Assistant (PMA), you will play a critical role in the operational delivery of clinical trials, partnering closely with Clinical Trial Leads and global cross‑functional teams to ensure studies are executed efficiently, compliantly, and inspection‑ready.

Acting as a senior member of the trial team, you will coordinate key study activities across systems, documentation, finance, training, and vendor oversight, driving operational excellence and consistency throughout the clinical trial lifecycle.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading sponsor environment where you will leverage your expertise in clinical operations, trial coordination, quality, and process improvement to support regional and global studies.

Beyond study execution, you will serve as a trusted subject matter expert, mentoring colleagues, contributing to capability building across the PMA community, and helping shape best practices within one of the world's leading clinical research organizations.

Key responsibilities

  • Establish and manage performance dashboards, analyze event triggers/alerts and determine appropriate follow up for Project Leader (PL) or other function(s) to act upon.
  • Coordinate project schedule and ensure timely updates of all key milestone and partner with PL on related calls.
  • Coordinate and support the risk and issue management process.
  • Manage all aspects of the Project Finances including Estimate at Completion (EAC), monthly expenses, invoices and reconciliation.
  • Demonstrate compliance with the Vendor and Purchase Order (PO) Management process.
  • Implement and maintain baseline and change control processes.
  • Ensure PL has timely and accurate data on areas including cost, schedule, scope, utilization, change orders and quality to support better decision‑making.
  • Develop and maintain relevant sections of Project Management Plans.
  • Review and support project resource allocation within project budgeted for assigned portfolio/ projects.
  • Prepare correspondence, including meeting minutes, for project team and/or customer.
  • Organize and partner with PL in managing internal project team and customer meetings.
  • Prepare project status reports and presentation materials for internal project team and customer meetings.
  • Manage and coordinate core file reviews and support audits as needed. Drive e Trial Master File (e TMF) filing compliance focusing on completeness, timeliness and quality.
  • Manage project specific e Training and oversee compliance.
  • Coordinate and support onboarding of new Key Project Team Members and system access.
  • Monitor project metrics and make required updates in IQVIA systems to ensure accurate and timely reporting is available to senior management.
  • Participate in regional initiatives to support Project Management Analyst (PMA) community and aid personal development.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree Life sciences or other related field Req
  • Minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience as a PMA.
  • Communication - strong written and verbal communication skills including good command of English language.
  • Problem solving - problem solving skills.
  • Results-oriented approach to work delivery and output.
  • Collaboration - ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients.
  • Cross-collaboration - ability to work across geographies displaying high awareness and understanding of cultural differences.
  • IQVIA Core Competencies - ability to demonstrate all IQVIA competencies (Client Focus, Collaboration, Communication, innovation, Ownership).
  • About IQVIA

At IQVIA, our Clinical Functional Service Partnership (CFSP) models offer the best of both worlds: the opportunity to work as an integrated member of a leading sponsor's team while benefiting from the global expertise, career development and support of IQVIA.

CFSP roles provide the opportunity to develop specialist expertise on a dedicated program, with the flexibility to expand across sponsors and therapeutic areas as your career progresses.

Through our long‑standing partnerships with top pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, you will contribute to the delivery of cutting‑edge clinical research programs that bring innovative treatments to patients worldwide.

Our professionals support studies across all phases of development and a broad range of therapeutic areas, gaining valuable experience in diverse and dynamic research environments.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries.

We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide.

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud.

All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete.

Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law.

We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.

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Project Management Assistant - cFSP in Reading employer: IQVIA Holdings Inc.

At IQVIA Holdings Inc., we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our employees benefit from extensive growth opportunities within the clinical development sector, supported by a commitment to professional development and a focus on meaningful partnerships. Located in the United Kingdom, our team enjoys a vibrant environment that encourages strategic thinking and impactful contributions to global healthcare.

IQVIA Holdings Inc.

Contact Details:

IQVIA Holdings Inc. Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Project Management Assistant - cFSP in Reading

Project Coordination
Clinical Operations
Risk Management
Financial Management
Performance Dashboard Management
Communication Skills
Problem-Solving Skills