IQVIA Company Description
IQVIA is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions and clinical research services, helping healthcare stakeholders improve patient outcomes through data-driven insights.
Why join IQVIA
At IQVIA, you’ll join a highly regarded organization in the life sciences sector and work on impactful, research-intensive projects for pharma, biotech and medical device clients. You will collaborate with experts across the healthcare ecosystem and help generate evidence that supports better clinical and access decisions across the region.
Position Description
IQVIA Real World Solutions is seeking a Project Manager to lead and coordinate RWE projects across Romania and the CEE region. The role suits a proactive professional with experience in observational research, strong stakeholder management, and the ability to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget across multi-country and multi-team operations.
Responsibilities:
Lead end-to-end delivery of RWE projects (e.g., chart reviews, registries, database studies), ensuring adherence to scope, timelines, quality standards and budget.
Build and maintain project plans (milestones, critical path, resourcing) and provide clear status reporting to internal leadership and clients.
Coordinate cross-functional teams (data management, biostatistics, medical writing, regulatory/ethics, site management) to ensure seamless execution.
Drive study operationalization: support protocol finalization, study start-up, site onboarding/training, and implementation of tools (eCRF/EDC, trackers, documentation).
Oversee data readiness and quality: align data sources and collection processes, ensure data mapping/reconciliation where applicable, and support query resolution and cleaning cycles.
Manage site and vendor activities (as applicable): selection/feasibility, contracting support, start-up progress, issue resolution, and performance monitoring.
Serve as primary client contact: run governance meetings, manage expectations, escalate risks early, and provide practical guidance on trade-offs and delivery options.
Ensure compliance and documentation: support ethics/regulatory submissions as needed, maintain audit-ready documentation, and ensure adherence to GDPR and IQVIA quality frameworks.
Own risk and issue management: identify risks, define mitigation plans, and implement corrective actions to protect timelines and data integrity.
Support on business development activities – Support business development activities, including proposal development, bid defenses, and local RWE strategy initiatives/events.
Requirements
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Public Health, Pharmacy or a related field.
5+ years of experience in project management in life sciences/healthcare; RWE/observational research experience strongly preferred (CRO, pharma, PV, HEOR, epidemiology).
Working knowledge of clinical data management concepts (e.g., eCRF/EDC workflows, data cleaning, coding, database locks) and common RWE study documentation (e.g. protocol, SAP, DMP, monitoring plan, study report/publication support).
Experience with ethics submissions, informed consent workflows (where applicable), and GDPR/data privacy topics in clinical/RWE contexts.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and deliver under tight timelines.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills (client-facing experience is a plus).
High proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint (additional PM tools a plus).
Fluent Romanian and English (written and spoken).
Location: Bucharest – Hybrid contract
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
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