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Iqvia
IQVIA
10+ years
Not Disclosed
Bengaluru, India
10 Feb. 12, 2026
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

Associate Director, Clinical Project Management (Client Dedicated)
Location: Bengaluru, India (Hybrid)
Job Type: Full-Time
Job ID: R1527117
Experience Required: Minimum 10 years of relevant experience including at least 1 year of Project Lead experience

About the Company
IQVIA is a global leader in clinical research services, healthcare intelligence, and commercial insights for the life sciences and healthcare industries. The organization leverages advanced analytics, technology, and domain expertise to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments, improving patient outcomes and global population health.

IQVIA provides a collaborative and growth-driven work environment focused on innovation, operational excellence, and scientific advancement in clinical research and healthcare solutions.

Role Overview
The Associate Director, Clinical Project Management (Client Dedicated) is responsible for leading clinical project teams, managing staff performance, ensuring high-quality project delivery, and driving operational excellence across global clinical studies. This leadership role involves overseeing project execution, managing risks, mentoring teams, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering clinical projects within scope, timeline, and budget.

The role requires strong clinical research expertise, people management capabilities, and strategic project leadership to support global clinical development initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, manage, and mentor clinical project management staff in alignment with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.

  • Plan, assign, and oversee project work while evaluating employee performance and supporting professional development.

  • Ensure clinical study deliverables meet contractual requirements, quality standards, timelines, and budget constraints.

  • Provide guidance to team members on issue resolution, risk management, and project planning.

  • Coach and mentor staff on project review processes, problem-solving strategies, and operational best practices.

  • Identify competency gaps within the team and develop training and development plans.

  • Monitor project performance dashboards and ensure compliance with system metrics and reporting standards.

  • Review and maintain project metrics within IQVIA systems to ensure accurate reporting to senior leadership.

  • Manage risks related to resources, project delivery, and operational challenges in collaboration with leadership teams.

  • Identify quality issues within clinical studies and implement corrective and preventive action plans.

  • Provide technical and clinical project management expertise to support process improvement initiatives.

  • Train project leadership teams on processes, procedures, and competency frameworks.

  • Participate in corporate initiatives, cross-functional collaboration, and organizational change management activities.

  • Support audit readiness and ensure adherence to global regulatory and quality standards.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or a related field.

  • Minimum 10 years of experience in clinical research or clinical project management.

  • At least 1 year of experience in a Project Lead or leadership role.

  • Strong knowledge of clinical trials, including regulatory requirements such as Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines.

  • In-depth understanding of the clinical research industry and global study environments.

  • Proven experience managing global teams and delivering projects within quality and timeline metrics.

  • Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, and people management skills.

  • Experience in risk management, project planning, and clinical operations oversight.

  • Strong understanding of project financials, scope management, and change control processes.

  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities.

  • Strong organizational and presentation skills.

  • Ability to collaborate effectively across global teams and cultural environments.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and clinical project management systems.

  • Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.

Core Competencies

  • Client-focused approach with strong stakeholder management skills.

  • Effective collaboration and cross-functional coordination.

  • Leadership and team development capabilities.

  • Innovation-driven mindset and continuous improvement orientation.

  • Strong sense of ownership and accountability for project outcomes.

  • Results-oriented approach with focus on quality and operational efficiency.

Work Environment and Career Growth
IQVIA offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment with opportunities for professional development, leadership growth, and global collaboration. Employees benefit from exposure to advanced clinical research technologies, cross-functional learning, and impactful healthcare projects.

Company Commitment
IQVIA maintains strict integrity standards in its hiring process and follows a zero-tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information submitted during recruitment must be accurate and complete.