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Are you looking for Life Sciences Jobs, IQVIA Careers, or exciting Clinical Trial Jobs in Bengaluru? IQVIA is hiring for the position of Associate Clinical Project Manager (Trial Vendor Manager). This hybrid full-time opportunity is ideal for candidates with clinical trial management experience, vendor oversight expertise, and strong leadership skills looking to grow in the global clinical research industry.
About the Company
IQVIA is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, clinical research services, and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. The company supports pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device organizations in accelerating innovation and improving patient outcomes worldwide.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage vendor relationships and oversee global clinical trial activities
- Handle vendor performance, quality, compliance, timelines, and budgets
- Work with IRT, eCOA, Central Labs, Cardiac/ECG, and PR&R vendors
- Support risk management, issue escalation, and process improvements
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Medical, Data Management, and Procurement
- Ensure compliance with GxP/ICH guidelines and clinical study processes
- Support study start-up activities, UAT, submissions, and site readiness
- Manage multiple vendors and competing priorities effectively
- Identify and resolve operational and patient-related UAT issues before go-live
- Support close-out activities, reconciliation, and vendor budget oversight
- Contribute to audits, protocol amendments, and sponsor/CRO/vendor transition studies
- Demonstrate strong communication, negotiation, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
Role in Clinical Trial Teams (CTT)
- Have a strong voice in CTT, even in unpopular discussions
- Advocate for vendors when appropriate and protect vendor interests
- Navigate sponsor vs. vendor tension with diplomacy and clarity
Qualifications
- Any life science education background
- Global experience is required with an understanding of all CTT roles
- Exposure to the EU Clinical Trial Regulation (CTR) is a plus
- Procurement background is not aligned with this role
Experience Required
- Minimum 3–5 years of clinical trial experience as PM / GTM
- CRA experience is not counted toward the 3–5 years PM requirement
- CRA experience + 2–3 years clinical trial experience as PM / GTM may be considered if relevant skills can be demonstrated
- Experience working in global clinical trial environments is essential
Skills Needed
- Vendor management and oversight
- Clinical trial operations expertise
- Stakeholder management
- Communication and negotiation skills
- Risk management and issue escalation
- Leadership and critical thinking
- Ability to manage stressful situations
- Strong operational and strategic mindset
- Ability to work independently with minimal onboarding
If you are searching for high-growth Life Sciences Jobs, global Clinical Trial Jobs, or exciting opportunities through IQVIA Careers, this Associate Clinical Project Manager role in Bengaluru could be the perfect next step in your clinical research career.
