Project Lead

IQVIA

Project Lead overseeing Community Medical Liaison program for Johnson & Johnson. Responsible for project leadership, client partnership, and operational execution in Neuroscience.

Posted 8/1/2026full-timeAtlanta • Illinois, Massachusetts, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $200,000 - $225,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading healthcare programs and managing cross-functional teams, with a strong focus on operational oversight, performance tracking, and stakeholder engagement. Possesses in-depth knowledge of neuroscience and behavioral health, complemented by extensive experience in coaching and developing field-based teams.

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Healthcare Program LeadershipCross-Functional CollaborationPeople Leadership ExperienceNeuroscience KnowledgeProject Management

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Hard Skills

Program PlanningPerformance TrackingIssue ResolutionRisk MitigationClinical EducationBehavioral Health ExpertisePatient EducationContract ManagementField-Based Team DevelopmentHealthcare Delivery Systems

Soft Skills

CoachingMentoringRelationship ManagementCommunicationProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Social WorkMaster’s Degree in Mental Health CounselingMaster’s Degree in PsychologyMaster’s Degree in NursingMaster’s Degree in Public HealthMaster’s Degree in Health Sciences

Industry Keywords

PharmaceuticalMedical AffairsField LeadershipClinical EducationBehavioral HealthSchizophreniaMood DisordersPatient/Caregiver EducationHealthcare ProgramsInnovative Medicine

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the overall IQVIA Community Medical Liaison program supporting Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, Neuroscience, ensuring successful delivery of contractual objectives, operational expectations, and program performance goals
Serve as the primary project leader and key relationship manager for IQVIA and Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine stakeholders
Partner with Johnson & Johnson Medical Affairs, Marketing, Sales Leadership, Advocacy, Strategic Customer Group, Business Development, and other cross-functional partners to develop and execute short- and long-term CML strategy
Own program planning and operational oversight, including project timelines, deliverables, performance tracking, reporting, issue resolution, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement efforts
Conduct field visits and coaching sessions with CML Managers and/or CMLs to reinforce program expectations, strengthen clinical and educational execution, support compliance, and model best practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree required in social work, mental health counseling, psychology, nursing, public health, health sciences, or a related healthcare field
Minimum of seven to ten years of relevant healthcare, pharmaceutical, medical affairs, field leadership, clinical education, social work, behavioral health, or related experience
Prior people leadership experience required, including coaching, mentoring, performance management, hiring, onboarding, and development of field-based teams
Experience leading complex client-facing projects, contract teams, cross-functional initiatives, or field-based healthcare programs strongly preferred
Strong understanding of neuroscience, behavioral health, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, mood disorders, patient/caregiver education, treatment team education, and healthcare delivery systems preferred
Valid driver’s license required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities