Manager, Global Health & Antimicrobial Resistance

IQVIA Argentina; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global life sciences company is seeking a professional to drive its Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) initiatives. You will establish and operationalise the AMR Centre of Excellence, engaging with life sciences companies and health agencies. The ideal candidate should have an advanced degree in public health or relevant fields and experience in global health. Excellent English communication skills are essential. The role may involve travel and collaboration across various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: MA / MSc, preferably with a PhD.
• Experience in global health or public health required.
• Knowledge of antimicrobial resistance is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Establish and operationalise IQVIA’s AMR Centre of Excellence.
• Identify strategic opportunities addressing AMR challenges.
• Develop innovative partnerships for public-private collaborations.
• Contribute to the global public health strategy.

Skills

Project management

Problem-solving

Stakeholder engagement

Curiosity in insights

Business English

Education

MA / MSc in public health or relevant subject

PhD in a relevant subject

Job description

Co-create IQVIA’s Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Centre of Excellence, driving maximum impact in the fight against AMR. This strategic role connects life sciences, health systems, and global health stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions against AMR. You will shape partnerships, plan and execute global health initiatives, and elevate IQVIA’s thought leadership in the public health space.

What you will be doing

• Working with the Global AMR Lead to establish and operationalise IQVIA’s AMR Centre of Excellence, driving its vision and execution.
• Identify strategic opportunities to address AMR challenges for life sciences companies, healthcare providers, and global/local health agencies.
• Act as a bridge between industry, health systems, and global health, ensuring alignment and impact.
• Develop and champion innovative partnerships, including public‑private collaborations and consortium models.
• Contribute to IQVIA’s broader global public health strategy, ensuring AMR initiatives integrate seamlessly.
• Represent IQVIA externally through conferences, webinars, and events, positioning us as a thought leader in global health.

Job requirements

• MA / MSc from a top university, preferably in a relevant subject such as public health, medicine, life sciences, economics, epidemiology.
• PhD in a relevant subject from a top university (preferable).
• Experience in global health or public health, with a solid understanding of key issues and current developments in the global health ecosystem.
• Knowledge of antimicrobial resistance.
• Experience working in the life sciences sector (industry or consulting) (preferable).
• Strong project management and organisational skills, with proven ability to handle multiple engagements of varying complexity, scale, and competing priorities.
• Proactive problem‑solving mindset: anticipating issues early, analysing and interpreting challenges, and resolving them effectively.
• Curiosity about developing and interpreting new insights, and ability to articulate the added value these bring to clients and collaborators.
• Ability to engage and establish lasting working relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders effectively.
• Excellent conversational and business English (written and oral); additional languages an advantage.
• Collaborative approach to work.
• Willingness and ability to travel.

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 commercialisation of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com