System Design Project Manager (IRT exp essential)

Systems Design Project Manager – IRT

Basil, Switzerland

About the Role

The Systems Design Project Manager (IRT) plays a key role in supporting clinical trials by designing and delivering IRT systems that ensure patients receive the correct study drug according to protocol. You will work directly with sponsors to analyse study requirements, translate them into clear system specifications, and oversee implementation from start to finish.

This is a highly consultative, client‑facing position that requires strong IRT expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage complex projects in a regulated environment.

What You’ll Do

• Analyse study protocols and define IRT system needs with clients.

• Consult with sponsors on the best approach to IRT system setup and design.

• Author user requirement documents and lead review cycles with internal and external teams.

• Develop and manage project timelines to ensure on‑time delivery.

• Prepare project reports including status updates, tracking metrics, and financial summaries.

• Oversee financial elements such as deliverable tracking and invoice approval.

• Coordinate cross‑functional teams to ensure alignment and milestone achievement.

• Lead issue resolution and support continuous improvement initiatives.

• Contribute to proposals and RFPs as needed.

• Mentor junior PMs and support team development.

• Present project updates at internal and external meetings.

• Ensure compliance with SOPs, policies, and quality standards.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• Substantial years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Mandatory experience in IRT system design.

• SQL experience desirable.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Proven ability to meet quality and timeline expectations.

• Effective problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.

• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.

• Proficiency with MS Office and general software tools.

Why Join?

Those who join us become part of a recognized global leader still willing to challenge the status quo to improve patient care. You will have access to the most cutting-edge technology, the largest data sets, the best analytics tools and, in our opinion, some of the finest minds in the Healthcare industry.

You can drive your career at IQVIA and choose the path that best defines your development and success. With exposure across diverse geographies, capabilities, and vast therapeutic and information and technology areas, you can seek opportunities to change and grow without boundaries.

Regardless of your role, we invite you to reimagine healthcare with us. You will have the opportunity to play an important part in helping our clients drive healthcare forward and ultimately improve human health outcomes.

It's an exciting time to join and reimagine what's possible in healthcare.

IQVIA is a strong advocate of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We believe that a work environment that embraces diversity will give us a competitive advantage in the global marketplace and enhance our success. We believe that an inclusive and respectful workplace culture fosters a sense of belonging among our employees, builds a stronger team, and allows individual employees the opportunity to maximize their personal potential.

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 https://jobs.iqvia.com

IQVIA 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.