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Ceva Manager – Adjudication Lead

3-7 years
USD 85,300 to USD 213,100
10 Nov. 21, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

CEVA Manager – Adjudication Lead

Location: Durham, North Carolina (Home-Based)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job ID: R1506575

Overview

This position offers an opportunity to lead Clinical Event Validation and Adjudication (CEVA) operations at a global scale. The CEVA Manager – Adjudication Lead is responsible for strategic oversight, delivery excellence, and cross-functional coordination across assigned CEVA projects. The role includes leadership across endpoint adjudication committee coordination, core laboratory processes, DSMB administration, and steering committee activities.

The position requires strong project leadership, client engagement capabilities, and the ability to drive operational performance across multiple CEVA service lines.


Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership and Delivery

  • Provide full oversight and accountability for assigned CEVA projects and programs.

  • Lead day-to-day project planning, timeline management, resource allocation, scope management, quality oversight, and central documentation.

  • Manage development and distribution of project-specific CEVA documents, programmed reports, and listings.

  • Ensure alignment with strategic initiatives set by senior CEVA management.

Customer Partnership and Communication

  • Serve as the primary CEVA point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.

  • Manage customer expectations, deliverables, and communications throughout the project lifecycle.

  • Support bid defenses, proposal development, capabilities presentations, and partnership expansion opportunities.

  • Build long-term customer relationships to enhance service satisfaction and renewal potential.

Operational Excellence and Compliance

  • Oversee the development, testing, and implementation of electronic systems supporting CEVA workflows.

  • Provide training for CEVA teams, monitors, and site personnel.

  • Lead audit readiness and support regulatory inspections, including corrective action planning.

  • Maintain consistent collaboration across CEVA departments to resolve operational challenges and drive continuous improvement.

Financial and Business Management

  • Manage project profitability including budgeting, financial analysis, revenue recognition, and change order administration.

  • Contribute to business growth by supporting sales strategies and market-driven initiatives.

  • Ensure accurate forecasting and alignment with organizational financial objectives.


Required Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies

  • Strong understanding of global clinical research regulations, including GCP, ICH, and relevant SOPs.

  • Working knowledge of CEVA service lines with willingness to expand cross-functional expertise.

  • Advanced leadership skills including team motivation, conflict resolution, and delegation.

  • Strong project management capabilities with expertise in planning, reporting, and customer-focused delivery.

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to lead meetings and teleconferences.

  • Ability to collaborate effectively within a matrix structure and manage competing priorities.

  • Strong business acumen with financial planning and analytical skills.

  • Ability to make independent decisions, solve complex issues, and manage ambiguity.

  • Cross-trained in at least two CEVA service lines preferred.


Experience Required

  • Minimum 5–7 years of clinical research experience, including hands-on involvement in adjudication, clinical operations, or CEVA-related functions.

  • At least 3 years of project leadership or management experience within clinical research, CRO operations, or adjudication services.

  • Proven experience managing multi-stakeholder clinical projects and customer relationships.

  • Experience with electronic adjudication systems and oversight of cross-functional teams.


About the Employer

IQVIA is a global leader in clinical research, healthcare intelligence, and advanced analytics. The organization partners with life sciences companies worldwide to accelerate the development of innovative medical therapies and improve health outcomes.


Compensation

Annual Base Pay Range: USD 85,300 to USD 213,100
Actual compensation is determined by qualifications, experience, location, and job-related skills. Additional benefits, incentives, and performance-based rewards may be offered.