Director, Medical Strategy Lead - Cardiovascular

IQVIA; Livingston; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global healthcare solutions provider is seeking a Director, Medical Strategy Lead for their Cardiovascular Center of Excellence in Livingston. The ideal candidate will be a cardiologist with experience in clinical research, strong leadership, and strategic skills to drive the growth of cardiovascular initiatives. This role involves collaboration with internal teams and thought leadership in clinical development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant clinical research experience.
• Strong knowledge of clinical, regulatory, and competitive landscape.
• Proficiency in clinical research regulations (GCP, ICH).

Responsibilities

• Create evidence-based strategies for cardiovascular trials.
• Provide scientific and operational advice for proposals.
• Support customer meetings and bid defenses.

Skills

Cardiovascular medicine knowledge

Clinical research expertise

Leadership skills

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Education

Medical degree from an accredited institution

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Director, Medical Strategy Lead - Cardiovascular, Livingston

Client: IQVIA

Location: Livingston, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 9edfcb2c25ef

Job Views: 13

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description:

IQVIA Cardiovascular Center of Excellence, a hub of cardiovascular clinical innovation, is looking for exceptional Board-Certified physicians to join our team as a Medical Strategy Lead to help us expand our cardiovascular portfolio and advance this dynamic area of clinical development.

The Cardiovascular Medical Strategy Lead is a subject matter expert with experience in clinical research and trials who will champion cardiovascular initiatives across IQVIA.

The role involves driving growth of the cardiovascular portfolio through scientific and clinical expertise, leveraging IQVIA's data and clinical trial resources to develop innovative, patient-centered solutions.

The Medical Strategy Lead will provide senior clinical and scientific expertise, collaborate with indication-specific teams, and support early engagement in business development activities, guiding sponsors in cardiovascular development.

Additionally, the Lead will drive thought leadership activities, including presentations, publications, and interactions with the medical scientific community.

Responsibilities:

• Create evidence-based, patient-centered strategies for cardiovascular trials, tailored to customer needs.
• Partner with internal teams to secure new business and include cardiovascular elements in proposals.
• Provide scientific and operational advice for proposal development, protocol design, data analysis, and site selection.
• Support preparation for customer meetings and bid defenses, including training and content development.
• Participate in business development activities and maintain awareness of industry trends.

Requirements:

• Cardiologist with a degree from an accredited institution.
• At least 2 years of relevant clinical research experience.
• Strong knowledge of the scientific, clinical, regulatory, and competitive landscape in cardiovascular medicine.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and strategic thinking skills.
• Proficiency in clinical research regulations (GCP, ICH).

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