Associate Operational Effectiveness Manager, maternity leave cover for 6 months

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IQVIA . The Associate Operations Effectiveness Manager reports to the Associate Director, Operations Effectiveness, and supports the development of the operations function in line with the strategic plans for IQVIA Medical Communications (IMC). The IQVIA Medical Communications Team requires an experienced Associate Operational Effectiveness Manager to cover maternity leave for a period of up to 180 days. The role entails supporting the day-to-day operations of the IMC Team.

The candidate should have 3 - 5 years' experience in an operations or similar role, be highly organized with excellent attention to detail, and have experience in project management or a comparable process-focused role. The role includes timely, thorough, and accurate data collation and analysis to inform strategic operational and financial decisions. Other responsibilities include developing, updating, and improving SOPs and work instructions to support project delivery and business development activities. Expertise in Smartsheet is essential. A proactive, flexible, and collaborative approach with a "can do" attitude is required in a fast-moving environment. A medical communications agency background is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

Regular communication with the wider IMC team

Ensuring processes remain compliant

Collation of data as requested and preparation of reports for review/analysis

Development and implementation of appropriate systems, processes, and practices across the team to ensure operations are carried out in a timely and cost-effective way

Contribution to the review and improvement of operational management systems, processes and best practices

Management of timely data collection to update operations metrics

Requirements

Experience of working as an Associate Operations Manager or similar role

Knowledge of organizational effectiveness and operations

Excellent attention to detail

Outstanding organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Excellent project planning and management skills

Proactive, flexible, and collaborative approach, a 'can do' attitude, and ability to function effectively and efficiently in a fast-moving environment

Experience of work in a medical communications agency (ideal, but not essential)

Skills And Qualifications

Ideally 3 - 5 years' experience

Advanced level Smartsheet or similar tool skills

Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, MS Teams), including strong Excel skills

Aptitude for learning new applications

Knowledge of LEAN methodology

Strong IT skills, including database development

Ability to develop clear and accurate reports

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