Healthcare Project Manager Jobs in Kansas

INTRODUCTION

IQVIA Biotech is seeking a Sr. Clinical Project Manager with experience in the following therapeutics: Cardiovascular, Renal, and Metabolic.

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.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Senior Clinical Project Manager is a key leader in the delivery of clinical trials, partnering with cross-functional teams and clients to accelerate the development of life-changing therapies. This role is responsible for end-to-end clinical study execution, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget, while maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance. The Senior Clinical Project Manager provides strategic oversight, operational leadership, and serves as the primary point of contact for sponsors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of medium to large, multi-regional clinical studies in alignment with contractual requirements, SOPs, and regulatory standards.
• Develop and implement integrated study management plans, ensuring consistency in processes, tools, and training.
• Serve as the primary liaison with sponsors, building strong client relationships and ensuring transparent communication on project status, risks, and deliverables.
• Set direction and objectives for cross-functional project teams; monitor performance and drive accountability to meet milestones.
• Partner with Business Development on bid defenses and contribute to winning new business, including leading presentations when applicable.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks; lead issue resolution and implement corrective and preventative action plans.
• Collaborate with internal functional groups to support study execution and overcome operational challenges.
• Monitor project progress against timelines, budget, and quality metrics; provide regular updates to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure financial performance by managing budgets, forecasting revenue, and identifying opportunities to accelerate delivery.
• Manage scope changes and oversee change control processes in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Promote continuous improvement by sharing lessons learned and best practices.
• Mentor and support the development of junior team members and contribute feedback on team performance.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.
• Requires greater than 7 years of clinical research experience, including at least 4 years of project management experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Proven ability to manage complex, global clinical trials and cross-functional teams.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, timelines, and risk proactively.
• Experience leading bid defenses and client engagements is preferred.

COMPENSATION

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.

LOCATION

Overland Park, United States of America | Full time | Home-based | R1551837

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.

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.