Associate Director Senior Study Lead - Single Sponsor Dedicated (home-based)

IQVIA UK

Slovakia
Clinical trial team leadership
End-to-end study management
Budget and people allocation
The Associate Director Senior Study Lead leads the cross-functional clinical trial team (CTT) to guide planning and management of assigned clinical study/studies end-to-end to achieve objectives

Job Summary

  • The Associate Director Senior Study Lead leads the cross-functional clinical trial team (CTT) to guide planning and management of assigned clinical study/studies end-to-end to achieve objectives.
  • This role is accountable for proactive, iterative operational planning with effective contingencies and embedded risk management mindset in the CTT, overseeing budget and people allocation.
  • The position fosters an empowered, psychologically safe organization that can navigate a matrix environment, learns, and adjusts quickly to changing conditions and business needs.

Matching Summary

The Associate Director Senior Study Lead leads the cross-functional clinical trial team (CTT) to guide planning and management of assigned clinical study/studies end-to-end to achieve objectives.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • clinical trial team leadership
  • end-to-end study management
  • budget and people allocation
  • operational planning and risk management
  • GCP/ICH standards
  • FDA/EMA health authorities

Nice-to-have

  • psychologically safe organization
  • knowledge sharing across studies
  • process improvement
  • enterprise mindset
  • negotiation and conflict resolution

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in life sciences/healthcare
  • ≥ 4 years clinical research experience
  • ≥ 3 years global/matrix study execution
  • Experience managing people globally
  • Experience managing virtual teams
  • Fluent English oral and written

Work Rights

Candidates must be based in Slovakia, Romania, Spain or Portugal

Tailored Resume

Cover Letter