Senior CEVA Specialist

Bloemfontein, South Africa | Full time | Home-based | R1528457
Job available in additional locations
Senior CEVA Specialist
South Africa / Slovakia
Homebased

Join us in driving excellence across global clinical research programs. Are you a proactive leader with deep clinical research expertise and a passion for delivering high‑quality outcomes for customers? We’re looking for a Sr
CEVA Specialist to provide strategic oversight and operational excellence across Endpoint Adjudication Management (EAM) and Oversight Group Management (OGM) projects. This is your opportunity to work cross‑functionally on complex, high‑impact programs that help shape the future of healthcare

As a Sr CEVA Specialist, you will manage and deliver comprehensive Clinical Event Validation and Adjudication (CEVA) services, supporting committees such as:

• Endpoint Adjudication Committees
• Core Laboratories
• Image Review Committees
• Data Monitoring Committees
• Safety Monitoring Committees
• Steering Committees / Advisory Boards

You’ll serve as a trusted customer partner—guiding projects from scoping and proposals through delivery, ensuring clarity, transparency, and exceptional service every step of the way

What You’ll Do

• Lead and coordinate adjudication and oversight committees across CEVA service lines
• Serve as the primary customer interface, ensuring strong communication and timely deliverables
• Develop project-specific documentation, reports, listings, and training
• Collaborate with internal/external teams to develop and optimize electronic systems
• Manage project profitability, revenue forecasting, and financial performance
• Mentor developing specialists within the CEVA team
• Identify risks and implement innovative process improvements using Lean methodologies
• Support proposal development, bid defenses, and sales presentations
• Participate in audits, inspections, and high‑level customer meetings
• Manage multiple, complex projects with competing priorities
• Drive customer loyalty through exceptional service delivery

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Health Sciences, or equivalent
• 5+ years of clinical research experience
• Prior customer‑facing experience is essential
• Solid knowledge of GCP, ICH guidelines, and relevant regulatory standards
• Strong project management capability and ability to lead teleconferences and meetings
• Excellent communication
  , organizational, prioritization, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to manage ambiguity and work independently across multiple projects
• Skilled in conflict resolution, influencing others, and strategic thinking
• Cross‑trained in at least two CEVA service lines (preferred)
• Financial awareness, including budgeting and revenue management (or willingness to develop)

• Work fully remote
• Shape best‑in‑class CEVA practices and customer experiences
• Collaborate with global clinical experts
• Drive meaningful change in healthcare research
• Work on diverse, complex, and rewarding projects
• Grow your leadership, technical, and strategic capabilities

Ready to make an impact? Join us and help deliver excellence across global clinical event adjudication. Apply today!

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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud.

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