REGIONAL DIRECT LINE MANAGER, IQVIA, Home-Based

IQVIA is a leading global provider of contract research services, advanced analytics and technology solutions to the life sciences industry. Formed through the merger of IMS Health and Quintiles, IQVIA applies human data science — leveraging the analytic rigor and clarity of data science to the ever-expanding scope of human science — to enable companies to reimagine and develop new approaches to clinical development and commercialization, speed innovation and accelerate improvements in healthcare outcomes.

For our EMEA business unit we are currently for a Direct Line Manager (DLM) to be dedicated to one global player .

While projects vary, your typical responsibilities might include:

• 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.
• Participate in the selection for hiring new employees by conducting candidate review and participating in the interviewing process. Ensure that new employees are properly onboarded and trained.
• Ensure that staff has the proper materials, systems access and training to complete job responsibilities. Provide oversight for the execution of the training plan, SOP review and training experiences, as applicable.
• Participate in the allocation of resources to clinical research projects by assigning staff to clinical studies based on their experience and training.
• Manage the quality of assigned staff's clinical work through regular review and evaluation of work product.
• Identifies quality risks and issues and create appropriate corrective action plans to prevent or correct deficiencies in performance of staff.
• Ensures that staff are meeting defined workload and quality metrics through regular review and reporting of findings as outlined by clinical operations management.
• Participates in corporate or organizational departmental quality or process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in scientific discipline or health care ideally
• Prior clinical trial experience including experience in a management/leadership capacity
• In-depth knowledge of applicable clinical research regulatory requirements (GCP, ICH, EMA)
• Proven leadership and people management skills.
• Computer skills including proficiency in use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Written and verbal communication skills including great command of English.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
•  Flexibility for travelling with CRAs
•  Previous experience as Global Trial Manager, Project Lead or similar would be highly valued.

The position is intended to be based remotely (home-based). We will offer a permanent contract and the chance to be part of a company that is redefining the meaning and scope of clinical trials around the world. Click here to see what FORBES had to say about us recently: https://www.forbes.com/sites/vijaygurbaxani/2020/11/29/cios-with-vaccines-on-the-horizon-its-time-to-accelerate/?sh=5ca3b83237a1

At IQVIA, we believe in pushing the boundaries of human science and data science to make the biggest impact possible – to help our customers create a healthier world. The advanced analytics, technology solutions and contract research services we provide to the life sciences industry are made possible by our 67,000+ employees around the world who apply their insight, curiosity and intellectual courage every step of the way. Learn more at jobs.iqvia.com.