New · posted Nov 1
IQVIA · Pharmaceuticals
Clinical Trial Manager (Sponsor Dedicated)
- Durham, NC
- On-site
- Full-time
- Manager
The role
The Local Trial Manager (LTM) provides local management of clinical trials within assigned countries, ensuring studies are conducted in accordance with protocol requirements, applicable regulations, ICH-GCP guidelines, and internal procedures. The LTM is responsible for overseeing operational study delivery from startup through closeout while partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure quality, timelines, and patient recruitment objectives are achieved.
What you need
- Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Healthcare, Nursing, Pharmacy, or a related field preferred.
- Clinical research experience with demonstrated experience managing clinical trial activities.
- Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP, clinical trial regulations, and study conduct requirements.
- Experience working with investigators, clinical sites, and cross-functional study teams.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
- Experience with CTMS, eTMF, and other clinical trial management systems preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to travel as required.
Preferred Experiencenice to have
- Experience overseeing studies from startup through closeout.
- Experience supporting global or multicountry clinical trials.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to proactively identify and address study risks.
- Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
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 $93,100.00 - $232,800.00. 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.
What you'll do
- Lead country-level execution of assigned clinical trials, ensuring milestones, quality metrics, and timelines are met.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for country-specific study operations.
- Support site identification, feasibility assessments, site selection, and activation activities.
- Collaborate with investigators, site staff, and cross-functional teams to drive study performance and enrollment.
- Monitor study progress and proactively identify and mitigate operational risks.
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, GCP guidelines, study protocols, and SOPs.
- Oversee site readiness, site performance, and issue resolution throughout the study lifecycle.
- Partner with study teams to develop and execute recruitment and retention strategies.
- Facilitate study team meetings and communicate study updates, risks, and mitigation plans.
- Support management of vendors, study supplies, budgets, and invoicing activities as applicable.
- Coordinate local regulatory submissions and approvals in partnership with study startup teams.
- Ensure timely and accurate maintenance of study documentation, CTMS, and eTMF records.
- Support audit and inspection readiness activities and help address findings through corrective actions.
- Ensure appropriate reporting and documentation of safety-related information and protocol deviations.
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives and best practice sharing across the organization.
Pay and benefits
$93,100 – $232,800 a year
Employer providedHealth and welfare benefits
Incentive plans
Bonuses
Where you'll work
Durham, NCOn-siteOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
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The context around this role
Live data · November 1, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is level with the US median for Clinical Trial Management roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Manager roles in North Carolina5 roles publishing pay
Manager roles in the US44 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $93,100 | — | $232,800 |
| North Carolina (middle half) | $163,000 | $163,000 | $163,000 |
| All US (middle half) | $150,125 | $163,000 | $175,000 |
This role: IQVIA's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Clinical Trial Management roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, November 1, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
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Where this role sits in Clinical Trial Management
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- Clinical trial conduct13
- Collaboration and leadership9
- GMP and compliance4
- Documentation and SOPs4
- Investigations and CAPA3
- Quality systems and risk2
- Validation and qualification1
- Regulatory submissions1
- Data and digital systems1
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- Clinical72 87%
- Regulatory7 8%
- Quality4 5%
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- Associate & Specialist43 52%
- Manager15 18%
- Senior & Principal15 18%
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Clinical Trial Manager (Sponsor Dedicated) at IQVIA
Open until filled. $93K–$233K a year, employer provided.