Director & Medical Affairs BU Lead

IQVIA; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global healthcare data analytics firm is seeking a Director and General Manager for the Medical Affairs Business Unit. This strategic role involves leading multidisciplinary teams, overseeing growth and operations, and fostering client relationships. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in medical affairs, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record of commercial success. Join a dynamic environment focused on innovation and improvement in healthcare delivery.

Benefits

Cutting-edge technology

Diverse career opportunities

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership experience overseeing large, cross-functional teams and driving a high-performance culture.
• Proven experience with full P&L ownership, including revenue growth, cost management, and profitability oversight.
• Deep understanding of pharma and biotech functions including MSL deployment, scientific exchange, and drug product launch.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow Pharmareview businesses, driving strategic direction and operational excellence.
• Build and expand senior-level relationships with Medical Affairs, Clinical, and R&D leaders.
• Oversee delivery of high-quality scientific and medical solutions across all project portfolios.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Relationship building

Data-driven decision making

Job description

Director and General Manager, Medical Affairs BU Lead

Pharmareview, an IQVIA company, specializes in delivering high‑quality scientific content solutions that support pharma and biotech teams across the product lifecycle. With deep expertise in scientific writing and review, Pharmareview enables organizations to accelerate the development of clear, accurate, and compliant scientific materials.

Leveraging IQVIA’s global data assets, technology platforms, and advanced analytics, we provide an integrated approach to scientific content creation, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and scientific rigor. Our teams combine therapeutic‑area expertise with streamlined processes to deliver timely, high‑impact outputs that support strategic decision‑making and enhance scientific engagement.

Responsibilities

The General Manager, Pharmareview will lead and grow IQVIA’s Pharmareview businesses within the region, driving strategic direction, operational excellence, and commercial performance. This role oversees multidisciplinary teams delivering high‑impact scientific, medical, and evidence‑generation solutions to global and regional clients.

The GM will be responsible for shaping the Pharmareview strategy, expanding client partnerships, ensuring delivery excellence, and strengthening IQVIA’s position as a trusted leader in Medical Affairs transformation, scientific content solutions, and AI‑enabled engagement.

Strategic Leadership

• Define and execute the Global Pharmareview and contribute to the wider Medical Affairs business strategy.
• Identify new market opportunities and shape innovative offerings aligned with client needs and industry trends.

Commercial & Client Leadership

• Build and expand senior‑level relationships with Medical Affairs, Clinical, and R&D leaders across Pharma.
• Lead commercial planning, forecasting, and pipeline development.
• Partner with global IQVIA teams to deliver integrated, cross‑functional solutions.

Operational Excellence

• Oversee delivery of high‑quality scientific and medical solutions across all project portfolios.
• Ensure operational efficiency, resource planning, and financial performance.
• Drive continuous improvement, standardization, and best‑practice adoption across teams.

Team Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop high‑performing scientific, medical, and operational teams.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation.
• Attract and retain top talent.

Innovation & Transformation

• Champion the adoption of AI, advanced analytics, and digital engagement models.
• Promote evidence‑based decision‑making and data‑driven Medical Affairs strategy.
• Ensure IQVIA remains at the forefront of life sciences transformation.

Requirements

• Demonstrated leadership experience overseeing large, cross‑functional teams and driving a high‑performance culture.
• Proven experience with full P&L ownership, including revenue growth, cost management, and profitability oversight.
• Deep understanding of pharma and biotech functions, including MSL deployment, scientific exchange, evidence generation, branding, marketing, and drug product launch.
• Ability to define and drive a long‑term strategy for customer success in medical affairs, aligning with business growth and industry shifts.
• Experience working with global clients and navigating complex stakeholder environments.
• Exceptional communication and relationship‑building skills with both internal teams and external stakeholders (e.g., KOLs, HCPs, pharma clients).
• Strategic thinker with a data‑driven mindset and ability to translate insights into action.
• Demonstrated ability to build and scale customer success programs tailored to medical affairs clients.

Why Join?

Those who join us become part of a recognized global leader still willing to challenge the status quo to improve patient care. You will have access to the most cutting‑edge technology, the largest data sets, the best analytics tools, and, in our opinion, some of the finest minds in the Healthcare industry.

You can drive your career at IQVIA and choose the path that best defines your development and success. With exposure across diverse geographies, capabilities, and vast therapeutic and information and technology areas, you can seek opportunities to change and grow without boundaries.

We know that meaningful results require not only the right approach but also the right people. Regardless of your role, we invite you to reimagine healthcare with us. You will have the opportunity to play an important part in helping our clients drive healthcare forward and ultimately improve human health outcomes.

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Legal Statements

IQVIA is a strong advocate of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We believe that a work environment that embraces diversity will give us a competitive advantage in the global marketplace and enhance our success. We believe that an inclusive and respectful workplace culture fosters a sense of belonging among our employees, builds a stronger team, and allows individual employees the opportunity to maximize their personal potential.

Contact

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