IQVIA Posted June 24, 2026

Senior Global Clinical Study Manager

Durham, United States Full time
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About this opportunity

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.

Drive global clinical trials from first site activation to final patient visit, own the strategy, accelerate delivery, and shape the future of clinical research worldwide.

Required Experience

✅ 2+ years of global study management experience

✅ Experience across multiple countries/regions

✅ Phase I–III clinical trials experience (Phase III required)

✅ Oncology experience required

✅ Ability to work across multiple therapeutic areas

Job Overview

We are seeking a Global Study Manager responsible for the end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of clinical trial site management activities across global studies. This role ensures successful site selection, activation, monitoring oversight, and closeout, while balancing speed, quality, and cost. You will serve as the primary point of contact for clients, lead cross-functional teams, and ensure compliance with ICH-GCP, regulatory requirements, and study protocols. This is a highly visible role that combines strategic leadership, operational execution, and financial oversight.

Key Responsibilities

Global Study & Site Leadership

Lead site management strategy from study award through close-out

Oversee site identification, selection, activation, and recruitment performance

Ensure clinical monitoring processes meet study needs and timelines

Partner with CRAs to optimize enrollment, data quality, and compliance

Project & Stakeholder Management

Serve as primary client contact and own key customer relationships

Lead cross-functional teams across regions and cultures

Facilitate internal and external meetings, including executive presentations

Drive collaboration across stakeholders, vendors, and functional leads

Operational Excellence & Risk Management

Develop and manage integrated study plans and risk mitigation strategies

Proactively identify risks and implement corrective/preventative actions

Monitor study timelines, enrollment trends, and data quality metrics

Ensure compliance with GCP, SOPs, protocols, and regulatory standards

Financial & Contract Management

Manage study financials, including forecasting and revenue acceleration

Identify and manage out-of-scope work and change orders

Oversee Billing Unit Reviews (BURs) and expense approvals

Track performance against budget and Estimate at Completion (EAC)

Quality & Compliance

Maintain TMF health and ensure timely document submission

Develop quality monitoring plans and compliance metrics

Ensure adherence to study tools, training materials, and processes

Team Leadership & Development

Lead and mentor cross-functional project teams

Support CRA and team training on therapeutic areas and study-specific needs

Foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or related field

5+ years of clinical research/monitoring experience, including 2 years in a clinical study management role

Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP, FDA regulations, and clinical trial processes

Experience managing global clinical trials and multi-regional teams

Demonstrated experience in project financial management

Core Competencies

Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills

Strong problem-solving and risk mitigation capabilities

Ability to influence without authority in matrix organizations

High attention to detail and quality-driven mindset

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and clinical systems (e.g., CTMS, EDC)

Why Join Us

Work on cutting-edge global trials across therapeutic areas

Collaborate with top talent in a dynamic, global environment

Make a direct impact on patient outcomes worldwide

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 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

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.

Job details

Seniority
Manager
Function
Clinical Development
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Durham, United States
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

120 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.

This roleSubject $93,100/yr – $232,800/yr
Highest disclosed · Statistical Advisor · Gilead Sciences, Inc. $226,185/yr – $292,710/yr
Peer group range $95,500 – $259,448 (median $180,500)

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 391 comparable roles

United States181
India48
United Kingdom24
Poland13
China12
Spain11

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Seniority mix

391 of 391 peers have a known seniority level

Manager249
Associate Director112
Associate30

Therapeutic area mix

37 of 391 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Oncology18
Immunology11
Neuroscience3
Ophthalmology2
Dermatology & Aesthetics1
Rare Disease1
Respiratory1

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