IQVIA

Life Sciences

Director,ClinicalProjectManagers

€83–142k Milan, Italy FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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optimal for Director candidates.

The Brief

“Director, Clinical Project Managers at IQVIA. Skills: Clinical Project Management, Team Leadership, Talent Development. Design and scale the new CPM function. Build a high-performing team”

What You'll Achieve.

High-quality delivery on time; High-quality delivery within budget; Driving financial performance; Driving customer satisfaction

Industry & Context.

Life Sciences
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, 12+ years of relevant experience, Leadership in clinical project management, Experience working in FSP model, Knowledge of clinical trials, Knowledge of GCP/ICH, Knowledge of clinical research environment, Proven people leadership in global settings, Coaching skills, Talent development skills

Nice to Have

Agile thinker, Strategic thinker, Organizational skills, Decision-making skills

What You'll Do.

Design and scale the new CPM function

Build a high-performing team

Lead a high-performing team

Mentor a high-performing team

Ensure delivery of study outcomes

Ensure delivery of project outcomes

Drive stakeholder alignment

Foster a collaborative team culture

Foster an agile team culture

Oversee performance management

Oversee employee development

Monitor project metrics

Monitor project risks

Monitor project resources

Ensure accurate reporting

Provide coaching on project planning

Provide coaching on risk management

Provide coaching on problem-solving

Identify process improvements

Lead change initiatives

Ensure compliance with SOPs

Ensure compliance with GCP/ICH guidelines

Ensure compliance with company policies

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Stakeholder alignment; Collaborative team culture; Agile team culture

Communication Scope

Communication

Process & Methodology

Clinical project management, Project planning, Risk management

Full Job Description

We are seeking a self-motivated Director to lead the development of the EMEA CPM function. This role requires a dynamic leader who thrives in ambiguity, builds high-performing teams from the ground up, and drives alignment across stakeholders. The Director will oversee Clinical Project Management staff supporting complex studies/programs, ensuring high-quality delivery on time and within budget, while driving financial performance and customer satisfaction. Responsibilities include team leadership, talent development, performance management, and ensuring compliance with organizational policies and regulatory standards. ### **Key Responsibilities** * Design and scale the new CPM function. * Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team; attract and retain talent. * Ensure delivery of study/project outcomes aligned with scope, quality, timelines, and budget. * Drive stakeholder alignment and foster a collaborative, agile team culture. * Oversee performance management, employee development, and training. * Monitor project metrics, risks, and resource needs; ensure accurate reporting. * Provide coaching on project planning, risk management, and problem-solving. * Identify process improvements, develop tools/frameworks, and lead change initiatives. * Ensure compliance with SOPs, GCP/ICH guidelines, and company policies. ### **Qualifications** * Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related field. * ~12+ years of relevant experience, including leadership in clinical project management. * Mandatory to have experience working in FSP model * Strong knowledge of clinical trials, GCP/ICH, and the clinical research environment. * Proven people leadership in global settings, with strong coaching and talent development skills. * Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving abilities. * Agile, strategic thinker with strong organizational and decision-making skills. * Proficiency in MS Office and project management systems. IQVIA is a leading global provide

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