IQVIA
Associate Director Senior Study Lead - Single Sponsor Dedicated (home-based)
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Associate Director, Senior Study Lead
Job Purpose
The Associate Director Senior Study Lead is the leader of the cross-functional clinical trial team (CTT), guiding end-to-end planning and management of assigned clinical studies to achieve operational objectives.
Key responsibilities include:
- Proactive, iterative operational planning with risk management and effective contingencies.
- Budget allocation and people management within assigned studies.
- Driving operational excellence through process improvement and knowledge sharing.
- Ensuring an empowered, psychologically safe team capable of adapting to a matrix environment and evolving business needs.
Key Accountabilities
- Executes and delivers clinical studies, providing guidance on study-level planning and decision-making.
- Acts as the CTT product owner, aligning with agile ways of working for clear, focused responsibilities.
- Engages actively as a member of the Clinical Operations community within study leadership.
- Promotes operational excellence in collaborative development of:
- Global clinical study protocols
- Clinical study reports (CSR)
- Other study-related documents
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Deliverables
- Patient recruitment, clinical data, and study documentation/-reports
- Efficient, on-time delivery of:
- Protocol
- Informed Consent Form (ICF)
- Monitoring Plan
- Clinical Study Report (CSR)
- Cost-effective management of the study budget
- Proactive planning with embedded risk management and contingency approaches
Key Expertise & Skillset
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in *life sciences, healthcare, or a clinically relevant field (*Preferred: Advanced degree).
- ≥4 years of recent experience in clinical research or drug development (Phases I–IV), in academic or industry environments, covering standard to high complexity/priority studies.
- ≥3 years of hands-on experience in all aspects of clinical study execution, including:
- Global/matrix industry or CRO roles (pharmaceutical or contract research organizations).
- Deep expertise in international standards (GCP/ICH), health authorities (FDA/EMA), and local/national regulatory bodies.
Leadership & Management
- Strong experience managing global/remote teams in complex, decentralized environments.
- Proven ability to build capabilities, drive collaboration, and resolve conflicts.
- Effective stakeholder management (internal/external), including negotiation for aligned solutions.
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Skills & Competencies
- Excellent communication (verbal/written, ability to engage at all levels).
- Strong organization and prioritization to meet dynamic demands.
- Enterprise mindset with agility to adjust to business shifts.
- Fluent in English (oral/written).
Employment Terms
- Location: Home-based
- Visa Eligibility: Not available for UK visa sponsorship.
About IQVIA
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research, insights, and healthcare intelligence, accelerating innovation for patient outcomes and population health. Explore careers at
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