The Global Study Associate Director leads cross-functional teams to deliver clinical studies within budget and quality standards.
MadridNo Spanish needed
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Overview
Job details
Full-time
Per the ad.
Requirements
Have the right to work in Spain
IQVIA doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Work on-site in Madrid
No relocation package mentioned.
University degree
“Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)” — per the ad.
Skills
Nice to have
Requirements
What we're looking for
- Fluent English
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Proven experience in Product Management / Product Owner roles in an Agile environment
- Hands-on experience with:
- Writing user stories and product requirements
- Managing a product roadmap
- Using JIRA for backlog management and delivery tracking
- Using Atlassian Confluence for documentation and collaboration
- Familiarity with or experience working in a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environment
- Strong ability to translate business needs into technical requirements
- Data-driven mindset with the ability to interpret metrics and drive decisions
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
- Direct influence over product direction and strategy
- Opportunity to work on products with real customer impact
- Collaborative, empowered environment where your ideas matter
- Room to grow as a product leader while working with talented cross‑functional teams
The role
We are looking for a Product Owner who will shape the product vision, own the roadmap, and help scale growth opportunities. In this role, you'll sit at the center of strategy, technology, and customer experience-translating real user needs and market insights into high‑impact product outcomes.
You will partner closely with engineering, design, and business stakeholders to deliver products that solve meaningful problems and drive measurable results.
What you'll do
- Own and drive the product vision and roadmap, ensuring clear priorities that support growth and long-term strategy
- Stay close to the market by tracking industry trends, competitive landscape, and evolving customer needs, translating insights into product direction
- Define and monitor product success metrics, leveraging data to generate insights and drive continuous improvement
- Translate roadmap initiatives into clear, actionable product requirements, features, user stories, and acceptance criteria
- Break down high-level concepts into well-prioritized, executable user stories managed in JIRA, enabling the development team to deliver with confidence
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams in a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environment, supporting backlog refinement, sprint planning, and delivery
- Use Atlassian Confluence to document requirements, decisions, and product knowledge, ensuring transparency and alignment
- Act as the go-to product expert, offering creative, pragmatic solutions to real-world use cases
- Continuously evaluate product progress and outcomes, incorporating customer and stakeholder feedback to refine and enhance the product
- Proactively identify and help remove delivery impediments, ensuring successful sprint and release goals
Hiring process
1 interview
- Other interviews are conducted on Microsoft Teams, unless otherwise specified.
- Most interviews are conducted in English unless otherwise specified. However, some questions may be asked in local language.
- The use of AI support during an interview or online assessment is strictly prohibited and grounds for disqualification.
About IQVIA
IQVIA is a global leader in advanced analytics, technology solutions, and clinical research services to the life sciences industry. The company combines healthcare data, analytics, and technology expertise to help stakeholders in life sciences, including pharmaceutical companies, biotech firms, medical device manufacturers, and healthcare providers, drive healthcare forward. With over 90,000 employees worldwide, IQVIA operates in more than 100 countries, providing end-to-end solutions from clinical trials to commercialization.
In Spain, IQVIA has a significant presence with offices in Madrid and Barcelona, serving as a key hub for clinical research and healthcare consulting in Southern Europe. The company actively hires international professionals for roles in clinical operations, data management, regulatory affairs, and commercial consulting, offering a multicultural and English-speaking work environment. For international candidates, IQVIA provides a structured career path with opportunities to work on global projects, making it an attractive option for those looking to build a career in the healthcare and life sciences sector in Spain.
- Industry
- Clinical Research and Health Data
- Founded
- 1982
- Employees
- 50,000–100,000
- Headquarters
- Durham, USA
- In Spain
- Madrid, Barcelona
- Website
- iqvia.com
Good to know if you are moving
- IQVIA operates in over 100 countries, offering international professionals the chance to work on global projects and potentially transfer between offices.
- The company's Spain offices in Madrid and Barcelona are major hubs for clinical research and consulting in Southern Europe, with many roles requiring English as the working language.
- IQVIA offers structured career development programs and a global mobility framework, making it feasible for international hires to progress within the company.
- The company is a leader in healthcare data and technology, providing exposure to cutting-edge AI and data analytics applications in the life sciences sector.
- Many roles in Spain are offered as remote or hybrid positions, providing flexibility for international candidates.
In their own words
Additional information
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.
At IQVIA, we believe that diversity, inclusion, and belonging empower our mission to accelerate innovation for a healthier world. We create a culture of belonging by valuing the perspectives of all talented employees worldwide and providing them with the opportunity to power smarter healthcare for everyone, everywhere. When our talented employees bring their authentic selves and their diverse experiences to work, they enable us to accomplish extraordinary things. Multifaceted thought processes spark innovation. Multi-talented collaboration harnesses innovation to deliver superior outcomes. Likewise, as part of this culture, IQVIA is committed to ensuring effective equality between women and men, integrating it as a strategic principle in its corporate and human resources policies.
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