IQVIA · 2 months ago
Associate Director, Study Operations, Cronos
Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$102K/yr - $286K/yr
7+ years expIQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights, and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. The Associate Director, Study Operations will supervise and manage Clinical Project Management staff, ensuring project delivery, compliance, and team performance while fostering talent development.
AnalyticsHealth CareLife Science
Responsibilities
Serve as the Principal (or Person) in Charge (PIC) for Cronos projects, providing overall leadership and accountability for project initiation, execution, and closeout
Oversee project governance, ensuring compliance with Cronos and IQVIA policies, SOPs, and regulatory requirements
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Project Managers and Project Manager Analysts, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities
Allocate resources, balance workloads, and ensure optimal team performance across multiple projects
Facilitate project governance reviews, risk assessments, and issue escalation processes
Act as the primary point of contact for senior/executive management regarding project status, risks, and escalations
Ensure accurate and timely completion of project deliverables, including financial reconciliation, documentation, and archiving
Provide operational consultation on all aspects of the Cronos service offering
Drive process improvement initiatives and champion best practices in project management and operational excellence
Represent Cronos Study Operations in cross-functional initiatives and strategic planning
Support business development activities as needed, including proposal development and client presentations
Qualification
Required
Proven leadership and people management skills, with experience overseeing project teams
Strong knowledge of project governance, risk management, and compliance in a clinical research environment
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications; experience with project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, SAP, SharePoint) preferred
Ability to build strong business relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Strong commitment to quality and continuous improvement
Bachelor's degree in life sciences, business, or related field (Master's preferred)
7+ years of experience in clinical research, project management, or study operations, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
Demonstrated experience in project governance, process improvement, and team management
Preferred
Master's degree in life sciences, business, or related field
Experience with project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, SAP, SharePoint)
Benefits
Incentive plans
Bonuses
Health and welfare and/or other benefits
Company
IQVIA
IQVIA provides analytics, compliance, and management solutions to the life sciences industry.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.5B2025-06-02Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2023-11-14Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2023-05-18Post Ipo Debt· $1B
Leadership Team
Chris Colapietro
Vice President, Customer Engagement
Jonathan Morris
VP & GM US Healthcare
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