Senior Director, Clinical Project Management - Late Phase Oncology (EMEA/US) in Bucuresti

IQVIA’s Oncology Unit is a global team of professionals dedicated to assisting our clients in driving healthcare forward and enabling medical breakthroughs that advance healthcare and patient treatment options around the world.Our Senior Director is an integral part of project trial delivery liaising with clinical teams to improve patients’ lives by bringing new drugs to the market faster. This role sits on numerous client governance committees and is responsible for early engagement across current and potential customers.Remote opportunity based in EMEA or US.The role includes being part of the core project team responsible for clinical delivery and oversight of complex, global full service, multi-regional studies or a program of studies to meet contractual requirements and in accordance with SOPs, policies and practices. You will leverage therapeutic expertise and IQVIA’s suite of solutions to drive operational excellence and strategic leadership with our customers and focus on project delivery, productivity and quality resulting in strong financial performance and customer satisfaction.Contribute to the development of the project delivery strategy for RFPs. Participate in bid defense preparations. Lead bid defense presentations in partnership with business development for large, complex, multi-service, multi-region studies or programs. Understand project strategy and operationalise the agreed upon approach.Oversee the development of integrated study management plans with the core project teamOversee the execution of clinical studies as per the contract while optimizing speed, quality and cost of delivery and ensuring consistent use of study tools and training materials and compliance with standard processes, policies and proceduresRecognize systemic issues at the program or portfolio level and identify solutions with the project teams, recommend actions to improve efficiencies and oversee the implementation of best practices, address escalation items with the customerSet objectives of the core project team according to agreed upon contract, strategy and approach, effectively communicate and assess performanceCollaborate with other functional groups within the company where necessary to support milestone achievement and to manage study issues and obstaclesOversee progress against contract and prepare/present project information proactively to all stakeholders internally and externallyResponsible for the oversight and team management of large and complex studies or programs of studiesResponsible for portfolio management with one customer or therapeutic areaManage strategic risk (positive and negative) and contingencies proactively and lead problem solving and resolution effortsAchieve project quality by identifying quality risks and issues, responding to issues raised by project team members and planning/implementing appropriate corrective and preventative action plansDrive consistency of operational delivery across customer’s projects/programs/portfolioBuild the cross-functional program/portfolio team and lead their effortsResponsible for ensuring the financial success of programs/portfolioForecast and identify opportunities to accelerate activities to bring revenue forwardIdentify and communicate strategic lessons learned and best practices to promote continuous improvementREQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESBachelor's Degree Life sciences or related field with 15 years clinical research experience including 10 years of project management experienceProven people management skills. Ability to manage a global team of Project Leaders (20+) to deliver results as well as mentoring, training and coaching Strong leadership competencies and viewed as a leading expert within the field by peersExtensive knowledge of multiple job areas obtained through advanced education and experienceSolid knowledge of clinical trials: broad protocol knowledge, therapeutic knowledge, clinical trial conduct, understanding of the competitive environment and how to communicate/demonstrate value#LI-remoteIQVIA 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