Project Manager - Clinical Research Licensing (PCS)

About the role

The IQVIA Patient Centered Solutions group is looking for a Project Manager to support Licensing and Distribution activities. You will manage the licensing and electronic implementation of Clinical Outcome Assessments (COAs) for use in clinical trials, acting as the main contact with external vendors and internal departments, and tracking the performance of assigned COA businesses, including sales/revenue and staff allocation.

Key responsibilities

• Oversight of COA licensing operations from study initiation to closeout, partnering with study project managers, setting up vendors in IQVIA systems, facilitating legal reviews and approvals, and delivering quality results on time and within budget.
• Create, track and report COA licensing project timelines, and report financially on projects, including deliverables and invoicing.
• Monitor, manage and communicate expectations and activities to cross-functional project teams, and coordinate with internal and external project resources.
• Negotiate COA licensing costs and contracts, and take part in proposal development and sales presentations.
• Maintain internal databases of COA licensing requests and project plans, and meet regularly with team members to ensure milestones are met.
• Ensure work complies with standard processes, policies and procedures and meets project timeline metrics.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in life sciences, another science or a related discipline.
• 4+ years of experience in clinical research, medical affairs, vendor management or similar scientific roles.
• 2+ years of experience in project management, consulting or another client-facing role.
• Solid understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and drug development process.
• Fluent English, spoken and written.

Required skills

• Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, able to address technical and non-technical audiences.
• Planning, time management and prioritization skills, with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and build effective working relationships with colleagues, managers and clients.
• Strong software and computer skills, including MS Office; familiarity with IQVIA business units is a plus.