Startup Lead

Role Description

At IQVIA, we're transforming clinical research through innovative hybrid and decentralized trial models that bring studies closer to patients. As a Startup Lead, Remote Research Clinicians (RRC), you will play a critical role in shaping and launching these innovative solutions across a portfolio of clinical studies.

In this role, you will lead startup strategy and execution for Remote Research Clinician services, partnering with sponsors and cross-functional teams to ensure studies are designed for operational success from the outset. You'll help translate complex study requirements into scalable, patient-centric solutions while driving quality, compliance, and efficiency throughout the startup lifecycle.

This is an exciting opportunity for a clinical research professional who enjoys solving complex challenges, collaborating across diverse teams, and contributing to the future of decentralized clinical trials.

What You'll Do

• Lead startup strategy and execution for Remote Research Clinician services across multiple clinical studies and sponsors.
• Partner with sponsors and internal stakeholders to design and implement hybrid and decentralized visit models that support patient-centered research.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and key point of contact for startup-related activities, ensuring alignment across project teams and operational functions.
• Develop study startup plans, timelines, resource forecasts, and risk mitigation strategies to support successful study delivery.
• Drive operational readiness by overseeing process implementation, documentation, training, and study launch activities.
• Support business development activities by contributing operational expertise to proposals and strategic solution design.
• Monitor startup progress, identify potential challenges, and proactively implement solutions to keep studies on track.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive consistency, quality, innovation, and continuous improvement across the startup portfolio.
• Contribute to the evolution of remote and decentralized clinical trial delivery by sharing best practices and identifying new opportunities for innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience within clinical research, including experience leading projects, programs, or complex initiatives.
• Strong understanding of clinical trial operations and applicable regulatory requirements, including ICH-GCP and local regulations.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Knowledge of hybrid, decentralized, or patient-centric clinical trial models.
• Strong understanding of protocol requirements and their operational implications.
• Experience leading clinical trial startup activities.
• Ability to develop practical solutions to complex operational challenges.
• Experience supporting proposal development, strategic planning, or client-facing activities.
• Understanding of project financials, budgeting, and resource planning.

Key Success Factors

• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills with the ability to drive results through collaboration.
• Exceptional organizational, planning, and prioritization abilities.
• Proven problem-solving mindset and ability to navigate ambiguity.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Learning agility and a passion for continuous improvement and innovation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across global teams and diverse cultural environments.

Company Description

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.