Senior Manager, IT Compliance & Validation (Life Sciences)

IQVIA; Dublin; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider in healthcare is seeking a Senior Manager for IT Compliance & Validation in Dublin. This role involves managing compliance initiatives, leading sponsor engagements, and ensuring alignment with regulatory standards. Candidates should possess substantial experience in IT compliance within the life sciences sector and hold a relevant degree. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills are essential. Join a team that values innovation and collaboration.

Benefits

Work with top-tier clients

Cutting-edge systems

Innovative environment

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in IT compliance, validation, or quality roles.
• Strong knowledge of GxP and 21 CFR Part 11.
• Proven experience leading sponsor/client engagements.

Responsibilities

• Lead sponsor-facing compliance initiatives and manage audits.
• Guide product teams on regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with IT, QA, and product teams for validation deliverables.

Skills

IT compliance

Validation

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Life Sciences, or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Audit trail review tools

Automated validation platforms

Job description

About the Role

IQVIA is seeking a strategic and experienced Senior Manager, IT Compliance & Validation to serve as a key liaison between our sponsors, internal IT product teams, and enterprise quality assurance. This high-impact role ensures that our technology solutions meet global regulatory requirements and align with sponsor expectations across the product lifecycle.

You will lead sponsor-facing compliance initiatives, advise on GxP-regulated system design and validation, and play a critical role in fulfilling IQVIA’s compliance commitments in a dynamic, regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Sponsor Engagement & Relationship Management
  
  
  
  • Act as the primary IT Compliance & Validation lead for assigned sponsors or clients.
  
  
  • Define and execute sponsor oversight and engagement strategies to meet compliance commitments.
  
  
  • Represent IQVIA’s Quality Management in sponsor meetings, audits, and inspections.
  
  
  • Serve as the escalation point for sponsor-reported IT compliance and quality issues.
  
  
  
  


• IT Compliance & Validation Leadership
  
  
  
  • Guide product teams on regulatory requirements and validation strategies for GxP-regulated systems.
  
  
  • Lead system compliance assessments, risk evaluations, and validation planning.
  
  
  • Ensure alignment with IQVIA’s Quality Management System and global regulatory standards.
  
  
  
  


• Regulatory Strategy & Risk Management
  
  
  
  • Interpret and apply global regulations (e.g., FDA, EMA, MHRA, 21 CFR Part 11, GxP) to IT systems and processes.
  
  
  • Develop validation methodologies and communication strategies for sponsor-facing projects.
  
  
  • Partner with QA to ensure vendor compliance and recommend actions to align with sponsor expectations.
  
  
  
  


• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  
  
  
  • Collaborate with IT, QA, and product teams to ensure validation deliverables are accurate, complete, and audit-ready.
  
  
  • Drive alignment of system lifecycle and validation processes across internal teams.
  
  
  • Support the development of compliance KPIs to track partnership effectiveness.
  
  
  
  

Qualifications & Experience

Must-Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Life Sciences, Information Systems, or related field (Master’s preferred).


• Substantial experience in IT compliance, validation, or quality roles within life sciences, pharma, or CROs.


• Strong knowledge of GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, and global regulatory frameworks.


• Proven experience leading sponsor/client engagements and managing audits or inspections.


• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and documentation skills.

Nice-to-Have:

• Experience with cloud-based systems and modern validation approaches (e.g., CSA).


• Familiarity with audit trail review tools or automated validation platforms.


• Knowledge of Privacy by Design principles and software quality assurance best practices.

Why Join Us?

At IQVIA, you’ll be part of a global leader in healthcare data science and technology. You’ll work with top-tier clients, cutting-edge systems, and a team that values innovation, compliance, and collaboration.

Ready to Apply?

If you're passionate about driving compliance excellence in a sponsor-facing role and thrive in a regulated, fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you.

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 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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