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IQVIA

Clinical Project Management Director – Cell & Gene Therapy

IQVIA

Clinical Project Management Director overseeing and leading complex global oncology studies at a leading clinical research organization, shaping the future of cancer research.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeDurham • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $125,900 - $350,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading complex global clinical studies and programs, with a strong focus on oncology and advanced therapy medicinal products. Proven ability to build executive-level relationships and drive operational excellence through strategic planning and risk management.

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Clinical Research LeadershipOncology Therapeutic ExpertiseGlobal Clinical Operations ManagementStakeholder Relationship ManagementStrategic Planning and Risk Management

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Hard Skills
Clinical Trial ConductICH-GCP GuidelinesProgram Financial PerformanceResource PlanningChange Control ActivitiesProposal DevelopmentProcess OptimizationOperational Strategy DevelopmentMulti-Regional Study ManagementAdvanced Therapy Medicinal Products
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationPresentation SkillsInfluencing SkillsProblem-SolvingCollaboration
Industry Keywords
Pharmaceutical IndustryBiotechnologyCRO IndustryCell & Gene TherapyCAR-TTCR-TGene EditingClinical OperationsMatrixed TeamsExecutive-Level Stakeholders

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead the delivery of large, complex global clinical studies and multi-study programs, translating customer objectives into effective operational strategies and execution plans
  • Provide operational leadership across programs and portfolios, ensuring consistency, quality, financial performance and successful delivery of clinical milestones
  • Serve as the primary senior contact for sponsors, building trusted relationships, managing escalations and driving collaborative solutions to achieve shared goals
  • Lead and align global, matrixed teams across clinical operations, data management, safety, regulatory and other functional areas to ensure seamless execution
  • Proactively identify operational and strategic risks, implement mitigation plans and lead issue resolution efforts to maintain project momentum and performance
  • Oversee program financial performance, resource planning, forecasting, scope management and change control activities to support successful business outcomes
  • Contribute to proposal development, strategic planning and bid defense activities for large, multi-service clinical opportunities
  • Drive innovation, process optimization, and the implementation of best practices to enhance delivery efficiency, quality and customer satisfaction
  • Mentor and develop project leaders and cross-functional team members, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and professional growth

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 12-15+ years of experience in clinical research, clinical operations, and/or project leadership within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO industry
  • Deep oncology therapeutic expertise is required, with a strong preference for experience leading Cell & Gene Therapy (CGT), CAR-T, TCR-T, gene editing or other Advanced Therapy Medicinal Product (ATMP) programs
  • Demonstrated success leading complex global oncology portfolios and building trusted relationships with executive-level stakeholders
  • Proven success leading large, global, multi-regional clinical studies, programs or portfolios with operational and financial responsibility
  • Strong understanding of clinical trial conduct, ICH-GCP guidelines and applicable regulatory requirements
  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain executive-level customer relationships and successfully manage complex stakeholder environments
  • Experience leading matrixed, cross-functional teams in a global environment
  • Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving and risk management capabilities
  • Excellent communication, presentation and influencing skills
  • Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Flexible work arrangements