Senior Clinical Trial Manager - Single Sponsor dedicated

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The Senior Clinical Trial Manager role sits within IQVIA's sponsor‑dedicated Clinical Functional Service Partnerships (Clinical FSP) department, which supports a key client's project team in delivering clinical trials. Based in Lombardy, Italy, the position is full‑time and hybrid, focusing on the operational and scientific oversight of early‑phase studies across various therapeutic areas, with a particular emphasis on oncology. Day‑to‑day, the manager will lead the set‑up, execution and delivery of assigned trials at the local level. Responsibilities include coordinating with the Clinical Trial Lead, CRAs and regulatory start‑up teams, steering patient and site engagement, managing trial budgets, ensuring compliance with GCP‑ICH and local regulations, overseeing CRO and vendor activities, and handling risk mitigation. The role also involves preparing feasibility assessments, developing country‑level engagement plans, supporting investigator meetings, and ensuring proper archiving of trial documentation. The position requires a Master's degree or higher in Life Sciences (preferred), at least five years of clinical trial management experience, and proven involvement in Italian clinical trials, especially in oncology. Candidates must possess expert knowledge of GCP and ICH guidelines, strong attention to detail, and a results‑oriented, quality‑driven approach. Financial acumen for project budgets, vendor selection and oversight, and the ability to organize resources and adapt to change are essential. Leadership capabilities, decision‑making skills, and experience influencing cross‑functional partners are also required. Excellent organizational, planning and analytical abilities, along with superior written and verbal communication, are mandatory. Fluency in Italian (minimum C1) and a very good command of English are stipulated, as are solid computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Preferred, but not mandatory, are additional attributes such as a deep therapeutic‑area knowledge in oncology, a strategic, solution‑oriented mindset, and the capacity to work across geographies with cultural awareness. The role offers the chance to inspire and empower a trial team, adopt innovative technologies, and contribute to faster clinical development timelines that benefit patients. What the role asks for: - Master's degree or higher in Life Sciences (preferred) - Minimum 5 years clinical trial management experience - Prior involvement in clinical trials conducted in Italy - Experience with oncology studies - Expert knowledge of GCP and ICH regulations - Strong attention to detail and quality‑driven approach - Proven project financial and contractual understanding - Demonstrated vendor selection and management experience - Leadership capability to deliver results through others - Excellent organizational and prioritization skills - Fluency in Italian (C1 level) - Very good command of English - Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint - Nice‑to‑have: deep oncology therapeutic‑area expertise - Nice‑to‑have: ability to work across geographies with cultural awareness