Senior Director, Drug Development Programs & Strategy

IQVIA; København; On-site; DKK 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA seeks a senior leader for Drug Development Program Leadership responsible for guiding complex pharma/biotech development programs from strategy through delivery. You will lead cross-functional teams spanning clinical development, regulatory, biostatistics, and medical affairs to ensure timely, high-quality outcomes.

Role emphasizes governance, portfolio planning, and strategic advisory for customers, with direct line management of program leaders and project managers.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a scientific/medical or business field.
• 15–20+ years in pharmaceutical/biotech/CRO drug development and leadership roles.
• Experience leading complex drug development programs and multi-therapy portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of complex drug development programs and portfolios across stages.
• Provide strategic leadership to cross-functional development teams.
• Establish program leadership frameworks and governance models.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Program governance

Executive stakeholder management

Portfolio management

Drug development strategy

Data-driven decision making

Communication & presentation

Excel & PowerPoint

Education

Advanced degree (MS/PhD/PharmD/MD/MBA)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

PM tools

Portfolio management practices

Job description

IQVIA seeks a senior leader for Drug Development Program Leadership responsible for guiding complex pharma/biotech development programs from strategy through delivery. You will lead cross-functional teams spanning clinical development, regulatory, biostatistics, and medical affairs to ensure timely, high-quality outcomes.

Role emphasizes governance, portfolio planning, and strategic advisory for customers, with direct line management of program leaders and project managers.