Associate Project Manager
IQVIA
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Centurion • South Africa
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About the role
- Facilitate study setup, including protocol and budget review, leading meetings, and developing project plans.
- Partner with the Study Setup team for quality database setup and oversee protocol documentation.
- Prepare and present protocol-specific materials at Kick Off and Investigator meetings.
- Monitor project plans, timelines, and deliverables, manage documentation, and oversee study monitoring and reporting.
- Manage study scope changes and budget monitor quality of the study and any service-related issues, implementing changes as required.
- Collaborate with project management to improve processes and service quality.
- Coordinates company services, such as but not limited to, database setup, data management, and lab operations, and serves as a resource for internal departments.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences and/or related field preferred
- Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered.
- Knowledge of project management methodologies, processes, and best practice technology.
- Minimum of 18 months experience in a project management and customer-facing environment preferred.
- Over 2 years of experience in the clinical or research industry preferred.
- Skill in creating and maintaining project timelines to ensure deadlines are met.
- Experience in managing project budgets to avoid cost overruns.
- Ability to achieve results through collaborative efforts with others.
- Knowledge of Laboratory Operations, and Central Laboratory Functions (kits/supplies, logistics, specimen storage, data reporting, site alerts, etc.)
- Ability to identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- Experience in successfully leading large, global, and complex Phase I-IV clinical trials preferred.
Benefits
- Global exposure
- Variety of therapeutic areas
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
- Access to cutting-edge and innovative, in-house technology
- Excellent career development and progression opportunities
- Work-Life Balance, with a strong focus on a positive well-being.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
project managementbudget managementdatabase setupdata managementprotocol documentationproject timelinesrisk identificationmitigation strategiesclinical trialslaboratory operations
Soft Skills
collaborationcommunicationleadershiporganizational skillsproblem-solvingattention to detailadaptabilityquality assurancestakeholder managementservice quality improvement