Associate Director Senior Study Lead

IQVIA · Prague, Czech Republic · remote The Associate Director Senior Study Lead is the leader of the cross-functional clinical trial team (CTT), who guides planning and management of the assigned clinical study/studies end-to-end to achieve objectives. Accountable for proactive, iterative operational planning with effective contingencies and embedded risk management mindset in CTT. Oversees budget and people allocation within assigned study/studies. Contributes in promoting operational excellence through process improvement and knowledge sharing across studies. Fosters an empowered, psychologically safe organization that can navigate a matrix environment, learns, and adjusts quickly to changing conditions and business needs. Key accountabilities Executes and delivers clinical studies; guides planning and decision making at study-level Acts as the CTT product owner with clear and focused duties and responsibilities per the agile ways of working Active member of a Clinical Operations community within the study leadership organization Promotes operational excellence in the shared development of global clinical study protocol(s), clinical study report(s), and other study-related documents Deliverables Patient recruitment, clinical data, study documentation and study reports Efficient delivery of the protocol, ICF, Monitoring Plan, and CSR in quality and on time Cost effective management of study budget Proactive, iterative operational planning with effective contingencies and embedded risk management mindset in CTT Key expertise and skillset Bachelor's degree in life sciences/healthcare (or clinically relevant degree) is required. Advanced degree is strongly preferred. ≥ 4 years of recent involvement in clinical research or drug development in an academic or industry environment spanning clinical activities in Phases I through IV of standard to high complexity and priority. ≥ 3 years of recent contribution to and accomplishment in all aspects of conducting clinical studies of standard to high complexity and priority (e.g., planning, executing, reporting and publishing) in a global/matrix environment in pharmaceutical industry or a contract research organization, including expert knowledge of international standards (GCP/ICH), health authorities (FDA/EMA), local/National Health Authorities Experience in managing people globally in a complex matrix environment preferred Management of virtual teams. Proven ability and strong experience leading teams and building capabilities Excellent communicator and presenter (oral and written); ability to communicate at all levels Excellent organization and prioritization Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills and enterprise mindset, demonstrated by ability to drive for aligned solutions Fluent English, oral and written