Job Description

Assoc Director



Primary Location: Somerset, New Jersey, United States Additonal Locations: Parsippany, NJ, USA; Plymouth Meeting, PA, USA Full time R1158254 Date Posted: 03/04/2021

Job description

Job Overview
Manage staff in accordance with organizations policies and applicable regulations. Direct, supervise and manage project(s) and/or multi-project programs ensuring the quality of deliverables on time and within budget. Ensure that all project work is completed in accordance with SOPs, policies and practices.

Essential Functions
Manage the scope of work, objectives, timelines, quality of deliverables, and other project management activities for the project(s) and/or multi-project program(s).
Serve as primary project/escalation contact with internal and external customers to ensure appropriate communication channels are maintained and reporting schedules adhered to.
Develop project plans for all phases of the project and associated deliverables. .
Review the project budget and scope of work, including management of project budget(s) to meet financial and company goals, proactively ensuring adherence to change control processes.
Supervise maintenance of project management information and data tracking systems.
Direct project activities for Project Manager(s) regarding their project-oriented tasks to ensure that project milestones are met.
Evaluate impact of risks, develop and implement quality and risk management plans for minimizing impact on project objectives and deliverables.
Continually review and ensure adequate internal and external resources are available to meet project deliverables and milestones.
Develop and implement continuous improvement processes for assigned projects.
Participate in RFP development and sales/proposal presentations; evaluate feasibility of potential programs and impact on company operations and goals.
Provide technical expertise and project management experience to Project Manager(s) and training efforts.
Serve as a project management liaison with other groups within IQVIA.
Manage staff in accordance with organizations policies and applicable regulations. Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance and guiding professional development; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing employee relations issues and resolving problems. Approve actions on human resources matters.

Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree Req
10 years related experience including 6 years project management experience Req Or
Equivalent combination of education, training and experience Req
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Good problem solving skills
Demonstrated ability to deliver results to the appropriate quality and timeline metrics
Strong influencing and negotiation skills
Good team leadership skills
Excellent customer service skills
Sound judgment and decision making skills
Strong software and computer skills, including MS Office applications
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients

At IQVIA, we believe in pushing the boundaries of human science and data science to make the biggest impact possible to help our customers create a healthier world. The advanced analytics, technology solutions and contract research services we provide to the life sciences industry are made possible by our 67,000+ employees around the world who apply their insight, curiosity and intellectual courage every step of the way. Learn more at jobs.iqvia.com.

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