Associate Clinical Project Management Director-Obesity at IQVIA summary: The Associate Clinical Project Management Director - Obesity leads and manages global clinical studies in the obesity therapeutic area, ensuring operational excellence, compliance, and financial success. This role involves strategic planning, bid defense presentations, overseeing study execution, risk management, and maintaining strong customer relationships. The position requires extensive clinical research and project management experience, particularly in obesity, to drive project delivery aligned with company standards and customer expectations. To be eligible for this position, you must reside in the same country where the job is located. IQVIA's Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolic (CVRM) team are looking for an Associate Clinical Project Director to work across our growing Obesity portfolio. Obesity experience is a must-have! Associate Clinical Project Management Directors m anage and support the operational elements and execution of studies and/or programs to ensure delivery; time and quality resulting in strong financial performance and customer satisfaction and in accordance with SOPs; policies and practices from pre-award to close-out. You will work with study and program teams to focus on leveraging deep therapeutic expertise and IQVIA solutions to drive operational excellence and strategic leadership with our customers. Essential functions to include (not exhaustive): Participate in bid defense preparations. Lead bid defense presentations in partnership with Business Development for large sized, multiple and full service, multiple country and/or multi regional studies. Understand project strategy and operationalise the agreed upon approach Develop and/or support on the preparation of integrated study management plans in collaboration with the core project team Accountable for the strategic development and execution or delivery of clinical studies in line with agreed upon contracts while optimizing speed, quality and cost of delivery, ensuring consistent use of study tools and training materials and compliance with system updates, standard processes, policies and procedures Serve as primary project oversight and/or contact with customers and own relationship with the project’s key customer contact(s), communicate/collaborate with IQVIA business development representatives as necessary Set objectives for the core project team according to agreed upon contract, strategy and approach, effectively communicate and assess performance, providing feedback and leadership Monitor progress against contract and prepare/present project information proactively to all stakeholders internally and externally. Supervise problem solving and resolution efforts to include management of risk, contingencies and issues. Take accountability for proactive contingency plans to mitigate risks Ensure the financial success of the project including optimal management and assignment of resources to achieve project goals and profitability Forecast and identify opportunities to accelerate activities to bring milestones and revenue forward, implement appropriate actions to achieve Qualifications and Experience Substantial hands-on project management experience leading large global obesity program/s Viewed as a leading expert within the field by peers Requires 10 years clinical research experience including 6 years of project management experience or equivalent Bachelor's Degree Life sciences or related field preferred, or experience in lieu of degree/combination of education and experience. IQVIA Core Competencies - Ability to demonstrate all IQVIA competencies (Client Focus, Collaboration, Communication, innovation, Ownership) 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 . Learn more at IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law. The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $102,500.00 - $285,500.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits. Keywords: clinical project management, obesity research, clinical studies, project leadership, risk management, biomedical research, drug development, clinical trial operations, study execution, healthcare project management