Director or Senior Director, Clinical Operations

We are currently hiring a Director, Clinical Operations or Senior Director, Clinical Operations (m/w/d) for the cFSP department. This is a home-based role Job Overview Direct a group of clinical staff for a designated regional organization/country/region or group to ensure projects are appropriately resourced and employees are trained and developed to meet project needs. Work with organization/country/region leadership in formulating effective strategic goals and objectives for designated region and assures operational alignment with senior management priorities. Lead strategic initiatives Work with other functional management to develop implementation plans. Supervise Clinical Research Specialist (CRSs), Associate Directors and/or Managers. Essential Functions Manage staff in accordance with organization’s policies and applicable regulations. Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work, assessing performance and guiding professional development, rewarding and disciplining employees, and addressing employee relations issues and resolving problems. Direct the hiring and selection process for a group of clinical staff. May assist with the interviewing process. Ensure that new employees are properly onboarded and trained. Provide a leadership role in organization/country/region clinical resourcing process through continual evaluation of existing and future resource alternatives, pro-active planning and collaboration with study team leadership and operational peers. Evaluate the quality of the clinical work product for a variety of job roles and/or a specialized job function. Evaluate organization workload, quality, and budget metrics through regular review and reporting of findings. Collaborate with senior management and other functional leadership to improve efficiencies, project outcomes and quality metrics for clinical projects. Act as a coach and mentor for lower level staff as they develop in their role. Works collaboratively with other clinical teams, sponsor/client representatives, and other functional leadership to manage project related challenges and to achieve exemplary customer service. Participate and may lead corporate or departmental quality or process improvement initiatives. May analyze and reviews budgets for clinical studies within organization/country/region. May pro-actively plan for appropriate clinical operations budget consumption and guide others in managing variances and in developing corrective fiscal action plans. May conduct clinical project or operational reviews according to organization/country/regional needs and interfaces with appropriate functional leadership to achieve positive outcomes. May act as a sponsor/client liaison in day-to-day relationship governance, escalations and other client-facing initiatives. Typically manages other managers and Associate Directors.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or higher level Degree in scientific discipline or health care preferred. At least 10 years clinical trials experience including experience in a management/leadership capacity or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Advanced knowledge and ability to apply GCP/ICH and applicable regulatory guidelines. Strong knowledge of clinical research financial parameters and project financial tracking and accounting methods. Strong leadership skills. Effective presentation skills. Computer skills including proficiency in use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Strong written and verbal communication skills including good command of English. Excellent organizational and problem solving skills. Effective time management skills and ability to manage competing priorities. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients. 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 https://jobs.iqvia.com 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. The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is 83.100,00 € - 180.000,00 €. 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. Apply To This Job