Sr. Clinical Project Manager
IQVIA · Washington, DC, United States of America ·
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Part time
- Category
- Project management
- Experience
- 4+ years
Job Summary
The Senior Clinical Project Manager is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and delivery of global MedTech clinical studies supporting the development and commercialization of medical devices. This individual serves as the primary point of contact for sponsors and cross-functional teams, ensuring studies are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with applicable regulatory and quality requirements.
The Senior Clinical Project Manager provides strategic leadership across multi-country clinical programs, driving operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and successful study outcomes.
Job Responsibilities
Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of global and multi-country MedTech clinical studies.
Serve as the primary project contact for sponsors and maintain strong client relationships throughout the study lifecycle.
Develop and manage study timelines, budgets, forecasts, risk management plans, and project deliverables.
Lead cross-functional project teams to ensure milestones are achieved and study objectives are met.
Monitor study progress and proactively identify, escalate, and resolve project risks and issues.
Ensure compliance with ICH-GCP, ISO 14155, applicable regulatory requirements, SOPs, and quality standards.
Collaborate with Clinical Operations, Data Management, Biostatistics, Regulatory Affairs, Safety, and other functional groups to support successful study execution.
Manage study finances, including forecasting, scope management, change orders, and overall project profitability.
Support bid defenses and business development activities for new opportunities.
Drive continuous process improvement and share lessons learned and best practices across project teams.
Mentor and support the development of junior project management and clinical operations staff.
Provide regular project updates and strategic recommendations to sponsors and internal stakeholders.
Job Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, Biomedical Engineering, Public Health, Healthcare, or a related scientific discipline required.
Experience
Minimum of 7 years of clinical research experience, including at least 4 years of clinical project management experience.
Experience managing clinical studies within the MedTech, medical device, diagnostics, CRO, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or healthcare industries.
Demonstrated experience leading global and multi-country clinical studies across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and other regions.
Experience managing cross-functional project teams and complex stakeholder relationships.
Experience supporting studies intended for regulatory submissions, product development, and post-market evidence generation preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Strong knowledge of clinical trial management and applicable regulations, including ICH-GCP, ISO 14155, FDA, and global regulatory requirements.
Proven ability to lead global, cross-functional teams in a matrix environment.
Excellent client relationship management, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
Strong project planning, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
Demonstrated experience managing project budgets, contracts, forecasting, and financial performance.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and clinical trial management systems.
Ability to effectively collaborate across global teams and cultures.
Demonstrated commitment to customer service, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
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. Learn more at
IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law.
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.
The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $93,100.00 - $232,800.00. 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.