New · posted Nov 1
IQVIA · Biotechnology
(Senior) Clinical Project Manager, IQVIA Biotech
- Durham, NC
- On-site
- Full-time
- Manager
The role
IQVIA Biotech is a full-service CRO purpose-built to serve biotech sponsors. With over 25 years of experience, we offer agile, therapeutically aligned solutions and trusted partnerships that help bring breakthrough treatments to patients faster.
IQVIA is seeking an experienced Senior Clinical Project Manager or Clinical Project Manager to drive the successful delivery of clinical trials that help bring innovative therapies to patients faster. This role is designed for established project leaders who can combine operational excellence, strategic thinking, and strong client partnership skills to lead complex clinical studies from start-up through closeout.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of clinical research experience, including at least 4 years of clinical project management experience.
- Strong understanding of clinical trial conduct, ICH-GCP, regulatory requirements, and global drug development processes.
- Experience managing small to medium, full-service, multi-country, and/or multi-regional clinical studies.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex stakeholder relationships.
- Strong financial acumen with experience managing project budgets, forecasting, and scope changes.
- Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
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 $68,400.00 - $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 the planning and execution of global and multi-regional clinical studies from startup through closeout.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for sponsors and maintain strong customer relationships.
- Develop and implement integrated study management plans in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Drive study delivery while optimizing timelines, quality, and budget performance.
- Provide strategic leadership for project teams, setting objectives and ensuring accountability for key milestones.
- Identify, assess, and proactively manage project risks, issues, and change requests.
- Monitor project progress and communicate study status, metrics, and key updates to internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, ICH-GCP guidelines, SOPs, and study-specific requirements.
- Support business development activities, including proposal development and bid defense presentations.
- Oversee project financial performance, including forecasting, budget management, and scope change management.
- Mentor and support the development of project team members while fostering collaboration across functions and regions.
- Drive continuous improvement by sharing lessons learned and promoting best practices.
Pay and benefits
$68,400 – $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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IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe
Job intelligence
The context around this role
Live data · November 1, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 10% below the US median for Clinical Project Management roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Manager roles in North Carolina5 roles publishing pay
Manager roles in the US18 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $68,400 | — | $232,800 |
| North Carolina (middle half) | $163,000 | $163,000 | $189,500 |
| All US (middle half) | $159,250 | $167,500 | $183,875 |
This role: IQVIA's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Clinical Project Management roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, November 1, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Clinical Project Management
The general path across 37 open Clinical Project Management roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not IQVIA's own promotion track.
Skills DNA
What this role leans on
How many of the posting's 24 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- Collaboration and leadership8
- Clinical trial conduct7
- GMP and compliance2
- Documentation and SOPs1
- Validation and qualification1
- Quality systems and risk1
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Company hiring pulse
IQVIA on Regulatory Jobs
- 83
- Open roles
- 59
- Distinct roles
- 26
- Locations
By discipline
- Clinical72 87%
- Regulatory7 8%
- Quality4 5%
By level
- Associate & Specialist43 52%
- Manager15 18%
- Senior & Principal15 18%
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(Senior) Clinical Project Manager, IQVIA Biotech at IQVIA
Open until filled. $68K–$233K a year, employer provided.