Project Management Associate

To meet our client expectations and retain the excellent reputation built up over time the IQVIA PCS team is committed to recruiting, training and supporting driven individuals who have both consulting skills and life science skills that can be applied to PCS research activities. Individuals joining us are assured of a rewarding and progressive career in patient-focused research. You’ll have the opportunity to address challenging client issues, across multiple geographies with a hands-on influence in developing and delivering solutions. We operate in a truly multi-cultural, collegial and collaborative work environment that is rich in development and growth.

**Role & Responsibilities**

The Project Management Analyst manages the delivery of PCS projects from initiation to closeout, ensuring that quality deliverables are presented on time and within budget. Project Management Analysts coordinate workstreams and cross-functional project teams while monitoring the use of consistent tools and methodologies and identifying and mitigating potential risks. This role serves as the primary point of contact with the PCS Project Leadership team and can be part of the day-to-day customer facing team.

Primary responsibilities for a Project Management Analyst within the PCS team at IQVIA:

- Supports all aspects of effective finance tracking and reporting including labor tracking, monthly expenses, invoices and reconciliation.
- Ensures Project Leadership has timely and accurate data on areas including cost, schedule, scope, utilization, change orders and quality to support better decision-making.
- Directs and coordinates project scheduling, timelines and milestones, through set-up and regular updating of a robust project planner
- Analyzes event triggers/risks and determines appropriate follow up with Project Leadership or other function(s) to act upon.
- Prepares project status reports, presentation materials and minutes for internal project team and customer meetings
- Reviews and supports project resource allocation
- Ensures compliance and quality standards are met through coordination of project document filing according to the scope of work and agreed SOPs. Coordinates core file reviews and supports audits as needed
- Undertakes additional project management activities and other project-specific or departmental tasks as assigned as directed by Project Leadership

**About You**

**REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES**
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, in English, including grammatical/technical writing skills; ability to confidently communicate with and effectively present information to internal team.
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and projects.
- Strong individual initiative.
- Strong commitment to quality and attention to detail.
- Ability to work within a team environment.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients.

**MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**
- Bachelor’s degree or above preferred.
- Knowledge of principles, theories, and concepts of job area typically obtained through IQVIA Training or Project Management Professional (PMP) Training
- At least two years of relevant Outcomes/Clinical/Market research experience with analytical/financial skills or relevant Project Management experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required.

**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS**
- Extensive use of telephone [and face-to-face] communication requiring accurate perception of speech.
- Extensive use of keyboard requiring repetitive motion of fingers.
- Regular sitting for extended periods of time.
- Travel as required.