Associate Director – Safety Project Leadership

IQVIA

Associate Director overseeing multiple large projects for Lifecycle Safety at IQVIA. Collaborating with global teams and driving customer-centric initiatives to ensure project success.

Posted 6/23/2026full-timeDurham • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $98,200 - $273,200 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic leadership at customer account level for multiple large projects
Act as the primary point of contact for local and globally scoped deliverables
Collaborate with global management team to develop and implement strategic initiatives
Drive business growth by improving customer loyalty and service delivery
Manage scope, budget review, and finalization with sponsors
Accountable for oversight of Lifecycle Safety performance for projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Health science or related field
8 years' clinical research experience in a Contract Research Organization or Pharmaceutical company
5 years of Lifecycle Safety experience
3 years' line management experience
In-depth knowledge of Lifecycle Safety service lines
Strong business acumen and financial management skills
Proven staff management skills
Strong project management and strategic planning skills
Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
Autonomous decision-making and problem-solving ability

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible working hours
Paid time off
Remote work options

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Hard Skills & Tools

clinical researchLifecycle Safetyfinancial managementproject managementstrategic planning

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationpresentationnegotiationproblem-solvingdecision-making

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in Health science