IQVIA Posted October 15, 2026

Local Clinical Study Manager (Belgium/ Denmark/ Netherlands/ Sweden)

Zaventem, Belgium Full time
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About this opportunity

The IQVIA sponsor-dedicated Clinical Functional Service Partnerships (Clinical FSP) department is supporting our client’s project team in the execution of clinical trials. Joining the team provides the opportunity to manage clinical research projects in different therapeutic areas and to cooperate closely with one of our key clients.

We currently offer the exciting opportunity to join the team as a Local Clinical Study Manager in full-time and home-based setting. The position can be located in Belgium or Denmark or Netherlands or Sweden. In this role you will be accountable for the operational and scientific oversight, the set-up, execution and delivery of your assigned clinical trials at the local level.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides overall clinical study leadership and oversight for trial delivery, execution, quality, timelines, and outcomes.

Leads and manages cross-functional clinical teams, setting priorities, expectations, and ensuring effective communication.

Plans and oversees daily study monitoring activities, providing status updates and driving study progress.

Manages vendors and budgets (when applicable) and coordinates resources to support study objectives.

Drives site activation and startup activities, collaborating with regulatory, startup, and in-house teams.

Monitors study quality and compliance, identifying risks, implementing mitigation plans, and addressing issues proactively.

Reviews and approves monitoring reports, ensuring timely follow-up and resolution of site-related findings.

Develops and delivers study-specific training and supports ongoing development of clinical staff and CRAs.

Analyzes study metrics and trends, using data to improve execution, consistency, and quality across countries and regions.

Ensures regulatory compliance, including submissions, approvals, renewals, reporting requirements, and adherence to ICH-GCP and local regulations.

Oversees Trial Master File (eTMF) quality, ensuring essential documents are complete and compliant.

Partners with Quality Assurance (QA) on audits, CAPA activities, and inspection readiness.

Acts as the primary point of contact for clinical monitoring issues, coordinating communication across stakeholders and vendors.

Facilitates proactive problem-solving and escalation management across cross-functional teams.

Maintains project plans, tools, systems, and reporting to ensure accurate project tracking and visibility.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor degree in related discipline, preferably in life science

Five or more years of experience in clinical research, including a minimum of 2 years' project management experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the key responsibilities of the job

Good knowledge of international guidelines ICH GCP as well as relevant local regulations

Proven ability to lead and motivate cross functional teams to deliver clinical trials according to or ahead of time plan, budget and with required quality

Previous work experience in TA's: Oncology or Onco-hematology is required

Good knowledge of the Drug Development Process

Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English and local language.

Good ability to learn and to adapt to work with IT systems.

Effective decision-making is crucial for resolving challenges and ensuring alignment with overall study goals.

Experience in monitoring study activities for compliance and inspection readiness.

Strong interpersonal skills are vital for collaborating with internal teams, stakeholders, and external vendors.

A deep understanding of clinical operations processes, including trial data collection and management, is paramount to ensuring successful study execution.

Please note: due to sponsor requirements for the role only candidates based in the listed location/s will be considered. Any applications from candidates based outside of these locations will not be considered.

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.

Job details

Seniority
Manager
Function
Clinical Development
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Zaventem, Belgium
Employment type
Full time

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Clinical Development role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 391 comparable Manager Clinical Development roles across 68 biopharma companies.

391Comparable roles tracked
367Currently active
68Companies hiring similar roles
42Countries represented

Salary context

121 of 391 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function and a matching or adjacent seniority level -- not necessarily the same therapeutic area or country.

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Highest disclosed · Statistical Advisor · Gilead Sciences, Inc. $226,185/yr – $292,710/yr
Peer group range $95,500 – $259,448 (median $180,500)

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