Partnership Program Manager (Remote)

As the only global provider of commercial solutions, IQVIA understands what it takes to deliver nationally and internationally.  Our teams help biopharma, medical device and diagnostic companies deliver meaningful product information to clinicians to improve patient care.    We help customers gain insight and access to their markets and ultimately demonstrate their product’s value to payers, physicians and patients.  A significant part of our business is acting as the company’s sales force to physicians or providing nurses to educate patients or prescribers.  With the right experience, you can help deliver medical breakthroughs in the real world.

IQVIA has the world’s largest Commercial Sales & Medical Solutions (CSMS) organization dedicated to the launch and marketing of pharmaceutical and medical products.  With a focus on providing talent for field/inside sales, medical device support, clinical support, and medical affairs our CSMS division has 10,000+ field professionals in more than 30 countries addressing physician and patient needs.

IQVIA, in partnership with a top diagnostics company, is looking for a Partnership Program Manager with a track record of success to join our team! 

Position Summary

The Partnership Program Manager will be a pivotal contributor in advancing strategic initiatives within the services business segment. This role will focus on Companion Diagnostics (CDx) Projects and will also make meaningful contributions to setting strategic direction for business development and will partner with all Departments in ensuring that the organization achieves its goals.  To be successful, this high-visibility position demands effective leadership over multiple tasks and teams, requiring a candidate with a collaborative mindset, a focus on deliverables, and possesses excellent communication skills. Moreover, this role requires a blend of proficiency in medical diagnostics, program management acumen, and the ability to foster strong industry relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead core teams and conduct regular project meetings (including taking and sharing minutes), supervise assigned deliverables, develop timelines, provide project updates and reports, and facilitate reviews for critical phase gates.
• Provide support towards clinical planning and testing site management.
• Work closely with the clinical laboratory, R&D, sales, marketing, regulatory affairs, contractors/vendors, and external partners to define project deliverables, as well as identify dependencies and risks.
• Implement and maintain high standards for project management processes, ensuring quality and compliance to design controls and applicable standards.
• Maintain clear communication lines with all team members, providing regular updates on project status and achievements, as well as escalate barriers to execution to ensure projects are met with quality and within the applicable scope and budget.
• Drive accountability with cross-functional roles across a matrixed organization.
• Organize and provide visibility to project status through dashboards, meeting minutes, presentations, visual aids, and reports.
• Uncover and resolve bottlenecks in processes impacting efficiency and internal and external customer experience.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree, required.  Bachelor’s degree in scientific/technical field, preferred.
• 4 years in the life sciences, biotechnology, clinical diagnostics field, required
• Minimum 4 years proven experience in project management with an emphasis on companion diagnostics, required.
• PMP certification, preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proven ability to influence across matrixed organization.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills: Assertively and effectively articulates sophisticated concepts and ideas to broad audiences.
• IVD Medical Device knowledge including creating and controlling Design History File documents and Clinical Trial Management.
• Excellent problem-solving and scientific skills.
• Self-managing and self-motivating, capable of prioritizing tasks effectively to meet deadlines and expectation.
• Is curious, inquisitive, innovative, and never satisfied with the status quo.
• Proactive, helpful, ‘can-do’ attitude.

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 is $75-100,000 annually. 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.