Global Study Leadership EMEA - Clinical Lead

Sofia, Bulgaria · Belgrade, Serbia · Budapest, Hungary · Tallinn, Estonia · Riga, Latvia · Ljubljana, Slovenia · Madrid, Spain · Bucuresti, Romania · Lisbon, Portugal · Zagreb, Croatia · Athens, Greece · Centurion, South Africa · Prague, CzechiaFull-timePosted Jul 15, 2026

Clinical Lead, Global Study Leadership 

At IQVIA, our Clinical Leads play a critical role in bringing new medicines to patients faster. As part of the Global Study Leadership team, you'll lead the clinical delivery of international studies, partnering with Project Leads and cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered with quality, efficiency and a focus on improved patient outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity for experienced clinical research professionals looking to expand their global impact while advancing their careers in clinical trial leadership.  

Why Join Global Study Leadership? 

Global Study Leadership is a global, full-service team delivering clinical trials through both therapeutically aligned and customer-dedicated delivery units. You'll work across diverse therapeutic areas, including Oncology, Central Nervous System, Cardiovascular Renal Metabolic, Immunology, Respiratory, Infectious Disease, Rare Disease, Ophthalmology, Women's Health and Cell & Gene Therapy, while partnering with leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies around the world. 

With structured career development, tailored training, mentorship, and opportunities to grow across Clinical, Project Management, Site Activation and Oversight roles, you'll build expertise that accelerates your career. Supported by a collaborative culture, flexible ways of working and a strong focus on work-life balance, you'll have the support to thrive both professionally and personally while helping bring new treatments to patients worldwide. 

What You'll Be Doing 

You'll drive the clinical delivery of global studies, ensuring projects meet quality, timeline, recruitment and budget objectives while maintaining compliance with applicable regulations, protocols and customer requirements. Working as part of an integrated cross-functional team, you'll collaborate with colleagues across functions, countries and regions to deliver high-quality studies, build global experience and support strategic customer engagements. 

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Leading the clinical delivery of global clinical research studies and projects 

  • Driving patient recruitment strategies and supporting achievement of enrolment targets 

  • Managing clinical risks and contributing to project risk mitigation plans 

  • Ensuring clinical quality through oversight of compliance, quality standards and issue management 

  • Managing clinical project finances, forecasting, scope changes and budget performance 

  • Partnering with internal and external stakeholders to support successful project delivery 

  • Supporting milestone achievement through effective planning, communication and team coordination  

  • Leading and supporting clinical teams through resource planning, guidance and project-related training 

  • Contributing to study governance, stakeholder reporting and operational decision-making .

  

What We're Looking For 

  • Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Healthcare, or another scientific discipline  

  • Typically requires 4 – 5 years of prior relevant clinical trial management experience, ideally within a CRO environment  

  • Solid prior clinical research experience within monitoring, clinical operations, or study management 

  • Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP, clinical trial conduct and regulatory requirements 

  • Broad therapeutic and protocol knowledge 

  • Strong communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills 

  • Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced global environment 

  • Experience working across cultures and geographies 

  • Financial awareness and understanding of clinical project delivery metrics  

 

Build Your Future with IQVIA 

If you're looking for a role that combines global exposure, clinical leadership, meaningful work and clear career progression, we'd love to hear from you. Join a team that partners with some of the world's most innovative healthcare organizations, leverages advanced technologies to enhance clinical trial delivery and plays a vital role in bringing life-changing treatments to patients worldwide while supporting your long-term career growth. 

 

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.

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