Connected Devices Associate Project Manager

IQVIA • Durham, NC

20h • Remote

About The Position

The Associate Project Manager manages small- to medium-sized Connected Devices projects, either stand-alone or full-service, across all phases of clinical studies. The role ensures project work is completed to the sponsor’s satisfaction, on time, within budget, and in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.

Connected Devices works with trial delivery teams, technology partners, and sponsors to identify and manage devices and data ingestion approaches that support customer endpoints. Under supervision, this role coordinates cross-functional project teams and oversees project planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout. It also communicates project status and issues, maintains project documentation and plans, and supports junior project staff through training and mentoring.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Science, Business Management, or a healthcare-related discipline.
• At least 3 years of project management experience within the Clinical Research/CRO industry, including planning, timelines, deliverables, budgets, risks/issues, manuals, and document management; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Good leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize, schedule, and organize effectively.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Good Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, and clients.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Decentralized Trials or Medical Devices.

Responsibilities

• Plan, initiate, execute, control, and close projects in accordance with the customer-agreed Scope of Work.
• Monitor and coordinate the efforts of cross-functional project teams.
• Track project progress, identify and evaluate project risks, and seek advice from superiors on corrective action as appropriate.
• Develop and oversee maintenance of internal databases and project plans.
• Ensure Operational Services are fully informed of project requirements.
• Conduct an end-of-project review meeting to confirm all project activities are complete.
• Keep Connected Devices superiors informed of issues that could affect quality, budget, or timely delivery to the customer's satisfaction.
• Train and mentor junior project support staff.
• Provide line managers with input on project team members’ performance in relation to project tasks.
• Prepare and present project information at internal and external meetings.
• Document and circulate consistent, appropriate project-specific guidelines and ensure the team is trained on them.
• Review project contracts and manage out-of-scope work promptly and efficiently.

Benefits

• The role may offer incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation, depending on the position offered.
• A range of health and welfare benefits may be offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level