[Hiring] Senior Director, Medical Strategy Lead - Rheumatology @IQVIA

Role Description

The Senior Medical Director provides strategic medical and scientific subject matter experience and expertise to IQVIA in the specialty/subspecialty or therapeutic area for which they have firsthand knowledge informed by training, experience, and expertise. They gain greater independence over time for various activities that include but are not necessarily limited to:

• Early engagement of potential customers
• Proposal development in response to RFPs
• Participation in client proposal bid defense meetings
• Medical director and subject matter expertise as a consultant throughout the research and development lifecycle and the duration of clinical trials
• Independent customer solution

They collaborate across the organization to ensure that all of IQVIA's resources are fully leveraged in opportunities. Participation in thought leadership activities is highly encouraged.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience.
• Exceptional business knowledge to drive results for the organization.
• At least 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry or a CRO setting.
• Strong leadership capabilities and significant expertise in Rheumatology.
• Terminal degree (MD) and training in Rheumatology.
• Practical knowledge in leading and managing execution of processes, projects, and tactics within the research and development therapeutic area.
• Board Certified – Rheumatology.

Requirements

• Demonstrate independence in strategic proposal development in conjunction with other members of the proposal development team.
• Participate in client proposal bid defense meetings as a leader, medical director, and subject matter expert.
• Act as consultant throughout the research and development life cycle and the duration of clinical trials; and/or as a standalone independent customer solution.
• Formulate clinical development plans and is responsible for the execution of the group strategy and leads the strategic direction of the Center of Excellence.
• Occasional travel; must be able to travel nationally or internationally at least 20% of the time.

Company Description

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