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Clinical Trial Manager (Sponsor Dedicated)

IQVIA


Job Location:

Durham, NC - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 93100 - 232800
Posted: 22 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 19 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Local Trial Manager (LTM)

Global Clinical Operations

Overview

The Local Trial Manager (LTM) provides local management of clinical trials within assigned countries ensuring studies are conducted in accordance with protocol requirements applicable regulations ICH-GCP guidelines and internal procedures. The LTM is responsible for overseeing operational study delivery from startup through closeout while partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure quality timelines and patient recruitment objectives are achieved.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead country-level execution of assigned clinical trials ensuring milestones quality metrics and timelines are met.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for country-specific study operations.
  • Support site identification feasibility assessments site selection and activation activities.
  • Collaborate with investigators site staff and cross-functional teams to drive study performance and enrollment.
  • Monitor study progress and proactively identify and mitigate operational risks.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements GCP guidelines study protocols and SOPs.
  • Oversee site readiness site performance and issue resolution throughout the study lifecycle.
  • Partner with study teams to develop and execute recruitment and retention strategies.
  • Facilitate study team meetings and communicate study updates risks and mitigation plans.
  • Support management of vendors study supplies budgets and invoicing activities as applicable.
  • Coordinate local regulatory submissions and approvals in partnership with study startup teams.
  • Ensure timely and accurate maintenance of study documentation CTMS and eTMF records.
  • Support audit and inspection readiness activities and help address findings through corrective actions.
  • Ensure appropriate reporting and documentation of safety-related information and protocol deviations.
  • Contribute to process improvement initiatives and best practice sharing across the organization.
Qualifications
  • Bachelors degree in Life Sciences Healthcare Nursing Pharmacy or a related field preferred.
  • Clinical research experience with demonstrated experience managing clinical trial activities.
  • Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP clinical trial regulations and study conduct requirements.
  • Experience working with investigators clinical sites and cross-functional study teams.
  • Excellent organizational communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced matrixed environment.
  • Experience with CTMS eTMF and other clinical trial management systems preferred.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
  • Ability to travel as required.
Preferred Experience
  • Experience overseeing studies from startup through closeout.
  • Experience supporting global or multicountry clinical trials.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to proactively identify and address study risks.
  • Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

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. Learn more at

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. is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements misrepresentations or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application or termination of employment if discovered later in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.

The potential base pay range for this role when annualized is $93100.00 - $232800.00. 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.

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