16 Clinical Strategy jobs in South Africa

Responsibilities

Role Responsibilities

Accountabilities Major Activities Key Performance Indicators
Ensure seamless transition and flawless service delivery

? Focus on transition with ‘Zero’ impact on service delivery
? Focus on efficiencies - leaner, greener and faster
? Focus on Process stabilization & sustained delivery
? Reducing operation costs
? Make TBP more effective
? Build effective process management system

? FTE headcount
? Revenue from the BU Vs. Target
? Gross Margin for the BU
? MEI (Manpower Efficiency Index)

Ensure client satisfaction on all SLA’s and given parameters

? Deliver on client benefits through innovation and improvements
? Create plan to deliver efficiency
? Strengthen operational team as well as support functions to minimize leakages
? Partner with transformation team for value delivery
? Identify transformation opportunities where available

? Customer Satisfaction Survey results Vs. Desired
? Performance Index
? Improvement through Innovation

People management

? Engagement plan for each stage of employees
? Focus on employee training and development with regard to building domain expertise
? HIPO engagement initiatives to be reviewed regularly
? Cross training and skill enhancement for managing high influx of volume
? Support to Line HR and utilize their expertise more from a people engagement and retention perspective
? Ensure minimal staff attrition and high levels of engagement

? Employee Attrition Rate
? Employee Engagement Surveys
Provide assistance to industry and BU leadership for development of strategies for business development and process improvements Working on Strategic Priorities such as (but not limited to):
? Look for opportunities to deliver additional savings for the clients
? Deliver operational efficiency improvements for both the call centre and Client
? Assistance in business development as and when required
? Reduction in Overheads as % of Revenues
? Participation in people development initiatives

? Process improvement
? USD value delivered to Client.

Focus on customer experience as the business is transitioned with zero impact on service delivery
Partner with HR to build strong people practices, and focus on capacity augmentation to manage volume effectively

DIMENSIONS
Financial Dimensions Managing the revenue and profitability and Value Delivery

KEY DECISIONS
Decisions you make by yourself
? Strategic improvement for process delivery
? People/management rationalization

INTERACTIONS

Internal Job Role you need to interact with Internally in the organization to enable success in your day to day work
? Business HR Team
? Corporate HR for staffing, internal movement, training, learning and development
? Finance Team
? Facilities Team

External Interactions Job Role you need to interact with outside the organization to enable success in your day to day work

? Clients

Qualifications

Minimum 10 years of experience within the BPO industry in senior VP Position

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Skill Requirement
Educational Qualifications
Graduate in any field
Post graduate is preferable
Functional Skills
Experience of managing Healthcare Operation
Client relationship management
Managing large contact center
Behavioral Skills

Decisions making
Prioritization
Analytical skills
People management
Excellent communication skills

One of our leaders in the medical laboratory sector is seeking an experienced and qualified Head of Database management.

Qualifications and experience :

Bachelors' degree - Information Technology / Computer Science and a Post grad will be a BONUS

No less than 8 years' SQL server database admin experience, of which 3 years' in a senior role / leadership role

Must have gained experience in SQL environment, SSIS / SSRS, PowerBI integration, data warehousing

Knowledge of data governance, backup architecture, regulatory compliance (POPIA, ISO 27001)

Great track record as reference checks will be conducted upfront

Key skills :

Enterprise database architecture

Security

Leadership

Resource management

Data governance

Problem solving

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Relationship management

Key performance areas :

Strategy drafting and implementation

Database administration and engineering

Data governance and compliance

Act as Trusted Advisor during migrations, system upgrades and project design

Leading a team

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One of our leaders in the medical laboratory sector is seeking an experienced and qualified Head of Database management. Qualifications and experience : Bachelors' degree - Information Technology / Computer Science and a Post grad will be a BONUS No less than 8 years' SQL server database admin experience, of which 3 years' in a senior role / leadership role Must have gained experience in SQL environment, SSIS / SSRS, Power BI integration, data warehousing Knowledge of data governance, backup architecture, regulatory compliance (POPIA, ISO 27001) Great track record as reference checks will be conducted upfront Key skills : Enterprise database architecture Security Leadership Resource management Data governance Problem solving Risk management Stakeholder management Relationship management Key performance areas : Strategy drafting and implementation Database administration and engineering Data governance and compliance Act as Trusted Advisor during migrations, system upgrades and project design Leading a team #J-18808-Ljbffr

One of our leaders in the medical laboratory sector is seeking an experienced and qualified Head of Database management. Qualifications and experience : Bachelors' degree - Information Technology / Computer Science and a Post grad will be a BONUS No less than 8 years' SQL server database admin experience, of which 3 years' in a senior role / leadership role Must have gained experience in SQL environment, SSIS / SSRS, Power BI integration, data warehousing Knowledge of data governance, backup architecture, regulatory compliance (POPIA, ISO 27001) Great track record as reference checks will be conducted upfront Key skills : Enterprise database architecture Security Leadership Resource management Data governance Problem solving Risk management Stakeholder management Relationship management Key performance areas : Strategy drafting and implementation Database administration and engineering Data governance and compliance Act as Trusted Advisor during migrations, system upgrades and project design Leading a team #J-18808-Ljbffr

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as primary point of contact for customer on data management deliverables
• Manage multiple large studies or program of studies (possibly global)
• Provide leadership and senior support to DTLs on multiple large global programs of global studies
• Provide project management expertise working with customer data managers, key decision makers, and internal team members to manage continuous process improvements, issue escalation, workload projections, and provide technical expertise
• Lead direct negotiations with customer, e.g., timelines, financial, process, resources
• Meet with Data Operations team members on a regular basis to ensure milestones meet timelines and quality deliverables
• Independently manage DM service delivery with comprehensive DM process and technical expertise in executing projects
• Serve as the escalation point for unresolved data issues
• Ensure appropriate resources are assigned to meet project deliverables
• Create and/or review and sign-off on all data management plan (DMP) documents
• Manage service performance and provide leadership to identify root causes of issues and implement remedial actions
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME)
• Provide leadership and expertise in a specific CDM task or technology
• Independently manage SOW/budget
• Independently bring process improvements and solutions to the CDM team/CDM department
• Lead a focus team or global or local best practice team
• Provide review and expert opinion in developing, revising, and maintaining core operating procedures and work instructions

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Previous experience and proven competence in managing delivery of multiple global trials through full DM life-cycle (i.e. large trials of at least 1000 patients)
• Demonstrated expert data management skills and advanced knowledge of the data management process (e.g., therapeutic area, extensive knowledge in DM processes, SAE reconciliation, external data vendor reconciliation)
• Previous experience and proven competence in handling complex customer negotiations and bid defense meetings independently
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology, Pharmacology, Anatomy, and/or Physiology
• Knowledge of operating procedures and work instructions and the ability to apply them in practice
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices and relevant regulatory guidelines
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, customer service, and teamwork skills
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent project management skills
• Ability to work independently
• Comprehensive understanding of clinical drug development process
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers and customers

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree, or educational equivalent, in health, clinical, biological or mathematical sciences, or related field
• Around 7 years direct Data Management experience, including 5 or more years as a CDM project lead; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience

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

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**RESPONSIBILITIES**
+ Serve as primary point of contact for customer on data management deliverables
+ Manage multiple large studies or program of studies (possibly global)
+ Provide leadership and senior support to DTLs on multiple large global programs of global studies
+ Provide project management expertise working with customer data managers, key decision makers, and internal team members to manage continuous process improvements, issue escalation, workload projections, and provide technical expertise
+ Lead direct negotiations with customer, e.g., timelines, financial, process, resources
+ Meet with Data Operations team members on a regular basis to ensure milestones meet timelines and quality deliverables
+ Independently manage DM service delivery with comprehensive DM process and technical expertise in executing projects
+ Serve as the escalation point for unresolved data issues
+ Ensure appropriate resources are assigned to meet project deliverables
+ Create and/or review and sign-off on all data management plan (DMP) documents
+ Manage service performance and provide leadership to identify root causes of issues and implement remedial actions
+ Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME)
+ Provide leadership and expertise in a specific CDM task or technology
+ Independently manage SOW/budget
+ Independently bring process improvements and solutions to the CDM team/CDM department
+ Lead a focus team or global or local best practice team
+ Provide review and expert opinion in developing, revising, and maintaining core operating procedures and work instructions
**REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES**
+ Previous experience and proven competence in managing delivery of multiple global trials through full DM life-cycle (i.e. large trials of at least 1000 patients)
+ Demonstrated expert data management skills and advanced knowledge of the data management process (e.g., therapeutic area, extensive knowledge in DM processes, SAE reconciliation, external data vendor reconciliation)
+ Previous experience and proven competence in handling complex customer negotiations and bid defense meetings independently
+ Knowledge of Medical Terminology, Pharmacology, Anatomy, and/or Physiology
+ Knowledge of operating procedures and work instructions and the ability to apply them in practice
+ Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices and relevant regulatory guidelines
+ Excellent communication, interpersonal, customer service, and teamwork skills
+ Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
+ Excellent project management skills
+ Ability to work independently
+ Comprehensive understanding of clinical drug development process
+ Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers and customers
**MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**
+ Bachelor's Degree, or educational equivalent, in health, clinical, biological or mathematical sciences, or related field
+ Around 7 years direct Data Management experience, including 5 or more years as a CDM project lead; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
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 is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create connections that accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments. Everything we do is part of a journey to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide.
To get there, we seek out diverse talent with curious minds and a relentless commitment to innovation and impact. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of helping customers improve the lives of patients everywhere. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.
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**RESPONSIBILITIES**
+ Serve as primary point of contact for customer on data management deliverables
+ Manage multiple large studies or program of studies (possibly global)
+ Provide leadership and senior support to DTLs on multiple large global programs of global studies
+ Provide project management expertise working with customer data managers, key decision makers, and internal team members to manage continuous process improvements, issue escalation, workload projections, and provide technical expertise
+ Lead direct negotiations with customer, e.g., timelines, financial, process, resources
+ Meet with Data Operations team members on a regular basis to ensure milestones meet timelines and quality deliverables
+ Independently manage DM service delivery with comprehensive DM process and technical expertise in executing projects
+ Serve as the escalation point for unresolved data issues
+ Ensure appropriate resources are assigned to meet project deliverables
+ Create and/or review and sign-off on all data management plan (DMP) documents
+ Manage service performance and provide leadership to identify root causes of issues and implement remedial actions
+ Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME)
+ Provide leadership and expertise in a specific CDM task or technology
+ Independently manage SOW/budget
+ Independently bring process improvements and solutions to the CDM team/CDM department
+ Lead a focus team or global or local best practice team
+ Provide review and expert opinion in developing, revising, and maintaining core operating procedures and work instructions
**REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES**
+ Previous experience and proven competence in managing delivery of multiple global trials through full DM life-cycle (i.e. large trials of at least 1000 patients)
+ Demonstrated expert data management skills and advanced knowledge of the data management process (e.g., therapeutic area, extensive knowledge in DM processes, SAE reconciliation, external data vendor reconciliation)
+ Previous experience and proven competence in handling complex customer negotiations and bid defense meetings independently
+ Knowledge of Medical Terminology, Pharmacology, Anatomy, and/or Physiology
+ Knowledge of operating procedures and work instructions and the ability to apply them in practice
+ Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices and relevant regulatory guidelines
+ Excellent communication, interpersonal, customer service, and teamwork skills
+ Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
+ Excellent project management skills
+ Ability to work independently
+ Comprehensive understanding of clinical drug development process
+ Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers and customers
**MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**
+ Bachelor's Degree, or educational equivalent, in health, clinical, biological or mathematical sciences, or related field
+ Around 7 years direct Data Management experience, including 5 or more years as a CDM project lead; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
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 is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create connections that accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments. Everything we do is part of a journey to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide.
To get there, we seek out diverse talent with curious minds and a relentless commitment to innovation and impact. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of helping customers improve the lives of patients everywhere. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.
EEO Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
+ Serve as primary point of contact for customer on data management deliverables
+ Manage multiple large studies or program of studies (possibly global)
+ Provide leadership and senior support to DTLs on multiple large global programs of global studies
+ Provide project management expertise working with customer data managers, key decision makers, and internal team members to manage continuous process improvements, issue escalation, workload projections, and provide technical expertise
+ Lead direct negotiations with customer, e.g., timelines, financial, process, resources
+ Meet with Data Operations team members on a regular basis to ensure milestones meet timelines and quality deliverables
+ Independently manage DM service delivery with comprehensive DM process and technical expertise in executing projects
+ Serve as the escalation point for unresolved data issues
+ Ensure appropriate resources are assigned to meet project deliverables
+ Create and/or review and sign-off on all data management plan (DMP) documents
+ Manage service performance and provide leadership to identify root causes of issues and implement remedial actions
+ Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME)
+ Provide leadership and expertise in a specific CDM task or technology
+ Independently manage SOW/budget
+ Independently bring process improvements and solutions to the CDM team/CDM department
+ Lead a focus team or global or local best practice team
+ Provide review and expert opinion in developing, revising, and maintaining core operating procedures and work instructions
**REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES**
+ Previous experience and proven competence in managing delivery of multiple global trials through full DM life-cycle (i.e. large trials of at least 1000 patients)
+ Demonstrated expert data management skills and advanced knowledge of the data management process (e.g., therapeutic area, extensive knowledge in DM processes, SAE reconciliation, external data vendor reconciliation)
+ Previous experience and proven competence in handling complex customer negotiations and bid defense meetings independently
+ Knowledge of Medical Terminology, Pharmacology, Anatomy, and/or Physiology
+ Knowledge of operating procedures and work instructions and the ability to apply them in practice
+ Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices and relevant regulatory guidelines
+ Excellent communication, interpersonal, customer service, and teamwork skills
+ Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
+ Excellent project management skills
+ Ability to work independently
+ Comprehensive understanding of clinical drug development process
+ Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers and customers
**MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**
+ Bachelor's Degree, or educational equivalent, in health, clinical, biological or mathematical sciences, or related field
+ Around 7 years direct Data Management experience, including 5 or more years as a CDM project lead; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
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 is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create connections that accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments. Everything we do is part of a journey to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide.
To get there, we seek out diverse talent with curious minds and a relentless commitment to innovation and impact. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of helping customers improve the lives of patients everywhere. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.
EEO Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled

RESPONSIBILITIES Serve as primary point of contact for customer on data management deliverables Manage multiple large studies or program of studies (possibly global) Provide leadership and senior support to DTLs on multiple large global programs of global studies Provide project management expertise working with customer data managers, key decision makers, and internal team members to manage continuous process improvements, issue escalation, workload projections, and provide technical expertise Lead direct negotiations with customer, e.g., timelines, financial, process, resources Meet with Data Operations team members on a regular basis to ensure milestones meet timelines and quality deliverables Independently manage DM service delivery with comprehensive DM process and technical expertise in executing projects Serve as the escalation point for unresolved data issues Ensure appropriate resources are assigned to meet project deliverables Create and/or review and sign-off on all data management plan (DMP) documents Manage service performance and provide leadership to identify root causes of issues and implement remedial actions Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) Provide leadership and expertise in a specific CDM task or technology Independently manage SOW/budget Independently bring process improvements and solutions to the CDM team/CDM department Lead a focus team or global or local best practice team Provide review and expert opinion in developing, revising, and maintaining core operating procedures and work instructions REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Previous experience and proven competence in managing delivery of multiple global trials through full DM life-cycle (i.e. large trials of at least 1000 patients) Demonstrated expert data management skills and advanced knowledge of the data management process (e.g., therapeutic area, extensive knowledge in DM processes, SAE reconciliation, external data vendor reconciliation) Previous experience and proven competence in handling complex customer negotiations and bid defense meetings independently Knowledge of Medical Terminology, Pharmacology, Anatomy, and/or Physiology Knowledge of operating procedures and work instructions and the ability to apply them in practice Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices and relevant regulatory guidelines Excellent communication, interpersonal, customer service, and teamwork skills Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills Excellent project management skills Ability to work independently Comprehensive understanding of clinical drug development process Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers and customers MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s Degree, or educational equivalent, in health, clinical, biological or mathematical sciences, or related field Around 7 years direct Data Management experience, including 5 or more years as a CDM project lead; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr