Clinical Project Manager (KunTuo)

About the role

Clinical Project Managers (Project Leads) at IQVIA's KunTuo unit in Beijing are core members of the project team responsible for delivering clinical studies to meet contractual requirements, following SOPs, policies and practices. They liaise with clinical teams to bring new drugs to market faster, focusing on delivery, productivity and quality. The role may involve running its own studies and can include acting as the primary or backup contact with the customer.

Key responsibilities

• Take part in bid defense presentations with Business Development and may lead them for smaller, less complex regional studies.
• Develop integrated study management plans with the core project team and set objectives for the team and sub-teams.
• Account for the execution of clinical studies, optimising speed, quality and cost while ensuring compliance with standard processes.
• Monitor progress against the contract, manage risk and contingencies, and lead problem solving.
• Identify quality risks and implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Manage change control, forecast opportunities to accelerate revenue, and ensure the financial success of the project.
• Build and lead the cross-functional project team, support staff development and mentor less experienced members.
• May act as primary contact for vendors and provide input to line managers on team performance.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or a related field.
• 5 years of prior relevant experience, including more than 1 year of project management experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Knowledge of clinical trial conduct and applicable regulatory requirements such as ICH GCP and local laws and guidelines; broad protocol knowledge and therapeutic knowledge desired.
• Good understanding of the competitive environment and ability to demonstrate value through IQVIA solutions.

Required skills

• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills, with good command of English.
• Problem solving, leadership, organisation, prioritisation and attention to detail.
• Ability to work across geographies and cultures, and to collaborate with coworkers, managers and clients.
• Understanding of project finances, contractual obligations and implications.
• Good software skills, including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).