What are the responsibilities and job description for the eCOA Implementation Project Manager position at IQVIA?
Ready to make an impact in clinical research? Join IQVIA as an eCOA Implementation Project Manager and help shape patient-centric trials for leading global sponsors. In this client-facing role, you’ll manage complex startup projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams worldwide, and contribute to innovations that improve patient outcomes. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want a career with growth opportunities, this is your chance to lead meaningful work that matters.
Job Overview
As an eCOA Implementation Project Manager, you will lead the startup phase of electronic Clinical Outcome Assessment (eCOA) projects, ensuring seamless delivery for sponsors and clinical teams. You’ll manage timelines, budgets, and stakeholder communications while driving process improvements and maintaining compliance with IQVIA standards. This role is highly visible, billable (85%), and critical to supporting our robust pipeline of studies for leading pharmaceutical clients.
Key Responsibilities
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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. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe
The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $67,600.00 - $169,000.00. 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.
Job Overview
As an eCOA Implementation Project Manager, you will lead the startup phase of electronic Clinical Outcome Assessment (eCOA) projects, ensuring seamless delivery for sponsors and clinical teams. You’ll manage timelines, budgets, and stakeholder communications while driving process improvements and maintaining compliance with IQVIA standards. This role is highly visible, billable (85%), and critical to supporting our robust pipeline of studies for leading pharmaceutical clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage eCOA implementation projects from initiation through startup.
- Create, track, and report on project timelines and deliverables.
- Manage project budgets, scope changes, and invoice approvals.
- Prepare and present project updates to internal teams and external sponsors.
- Coordinate with global teams and vendors to ensure timely translations and configurations.
- Run client meetings, take meeting minutes, and maintain clear communication.
- Identify risks, troubleshoot issues, and negotiate out-of-scope work.
- Maintain compliance with SOPs, policies, and quality standards.
- Drive process improvement initiatives and contribute to proposal development.
- Serve as a backup contact for internal Project Managers when needed.
- Ensure accurate financial reporting, including tracking deliverables and invoicing.
- Partner with other Project Managers to implement process improvements.
- Communicate effectively with sponsors and clinical teams, including presenting timelines and status updates.
- Support onboarding by collaborating with team members and mentoring new hires.
- Occasionally travel for sponsor meetings (domestic or international, as needed).
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
- 2–3 years of project management experience (clinical research or technology preferred).
- Financial experience including managing project budgets, invoices, and financial reporting.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver results to the appropriate quality and timeline metrics.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite; ability to manage budgets and timelines.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, and clients.
- Experience with eCOA or IRT systems.
- Familiarity with JIRA and Smartsheet.
- Exposure to global clinical trials and translation workflows.
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. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe
The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $67,600.00 - $169,000.00. 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.
Salary : $67,600 - $169,000