[Hiring] Associate Site Activation Manager @IQVIA

Role Description

The Associate Global Site Activation Manager position within the GSL team in IQVIA is our project manager for the start-up phase in charge of design and implementation of our strategy towards sites activation from award until open to enrolment. The Associate SAM leads and oversees our country operations teams ensuring that our client commitments are delivered timely and according to project scope and processes.

Additionally, for the assigned projects, the Associate SAM represents the country site activation operations team to our internal project members and clients. The key project team members that the Associate SAM interacts with include:

• Project manager
• Clinical lead
• Regulatory and contract and budget solution advisors
• Country regulatory specialists

The Associate SAM also counts on a rich regulatory intelligence database and best in class systems to enable the start-up strategy execution. The Associate SAM is a fundamental role to deliver our clinical trial portfolio and belongs to a global unit with vast career growth opportunities.

Typical day-to-day activities include working on 1-2 projects or the same client program performing the following:

• Participation in pre-award and big defense meeting activities providing start-up expertise input for the project strategy.
• Upon award, develop the site activation delivery strategy according to project scope and specifics, indicating the activation projection for sites in diverse countries, site identification, regulatory, contract and start-up elements’ timelines.
• Oversee the execution of global site activation strategy, focusing on delivering sites in the agreed timeline, budget and within scope, pro-actively identifying and addressing risks.
• Communication with client, project team members and local regulatory specialists on study sites status, activation projections, risks, and opportunities to secure the activation strategy.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Life sciences or related field.
• At least 5 - 7 years global experience in a clinical research environment.
• Strong leadership competencies to lead projects and multi-cultural teams.
• Project ownership controlling delivery on time, within scope and controlling budget.
• Demonstrable experience working on multiple projects or clients balancing competing priorities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to negotiate and challenge decisions.
• Proven ability to work through others to deliver results to the appropriate quality and timeline metrics on complex projects.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers, and sponsors.

Company Description

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights, and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide.

At IQVIA, we believe that diversity, inclusion, and belonging empower our mission to accelerate innovation for a healthier world. We create a culture of belonging by valuing the perspectives of all talented employees worldwide and providing them with the opportunity to power smarter healthcare for everyone, everywhere.

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.