Global Study Leadership - Clinical Lead - Oncology

Centurion, South Africa | Full time | Home-based | R1571276
Due to sponsor requirements, only candidates with a strong Oncology background will be considered for the role

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 models. You'll work across a diverse portfolio including Oncology, Rare Disease, CNS, Cardiovascular, Immunology, Respiratory, Cell & Gene Therapy, Infectious Disease, Ophthalmology and Women's Health while partnering with leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology sponsors around the world.

Working alongside experienced project leaders and clinical operations experts, you'll have the opportunity to broaden your therapeutic expertise, strengthen your leadership capabilities and influence the successful delivery of studies that help bring new treatments to patients faster. Supported by a collaborative global network, mentorship, flexible ways of working and AI-enabled technology and data-driven insights, you'll be empowered to grow your career while making a meaningful impact on global healthcare.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Clinical Lead, you'll be accountable for the clinical delivery of assigned studies, ensuring recruitment, site performance, quality and operational objectives are achieved while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements and customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the clinical delivery of regional and global clinical studies, ensuring projects meet quality, timeline, recruitment and operational objectives
Drive patient recruitment and site engagement strategies, ensuring enrolment targets are achieved and studies remain on track
Partner with Project Leaders and cross-functional teams to drive study milestones, resolve issues and maintain operational excellence
Provide leadership and guidance to clinical teams, supporting resource planning, training and project delivery
Manage clinical risks, oversee quality standards and drive proactive mitigation strategies throughout the study lifecycle
Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and alignment across study teams
Support financial oversight of clinical delivery, including forecasting, budget management and identification of scope changes where applicable
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, knowledge sharing and the development of less experienced team members
Support proposal development, bid defence activities and clinical delivery planning for new opportunities where appropriate

What We're Looking For

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Healthcare, or a related scientific discipline
Strong Oncology background
5+ years of clinical research, monitoring, or clinical operations experience within a CRO, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology environment
Strong understanding of clinical trial conduct, ICH-GCP guidelines and applicable regulatory requirements
Experience leading clinical study delivery activities, including patient recruitment, site management and clinical quality oversight
Proven ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams and manage internal and external stakeholders in a global environment
Strong communication, problem-solving, organizational and decision-making skills
Experience supporting project financial management and operational planning is desirable
Passion for advancing clinical research and improving outcomes for patients worldwide

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.

Where you'll work
Home-based

You’ll work remotely, with the flexibility to do your best work from home. Supported by collaborative tools and a global team, you’ll stay connected while enjoying the autonomy and balance that comes with a fully remote role.
Culture

Culture at IQVIA is built on a shared belief: that when people are empowered with better data, smarter technology and deeper expertise, they can change what’s possible for patients. Across every team and every corner of the globe, you’ll find colleagues who genuinely care — about the mission and about each other. That’s what makes this a place where people tend to stay, grow and do the best work of their careers.