Manager, Global Health & Antimicrobial Resistance

IQVIA; City Of London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a strategic leader to establish the Antimicrobial Resistance Centre of Excellence. The role encompasses driving impactful health initiatives and building partnerships within the global health community. Candidates should hold an MA/MSc and preferably a PhD, with significant experience in global health and knowledge of antimicrobial resistance. Strong project management and communication skills in English are a must.

Qualifications

• Experience in global health or public health with current understanding of key issues.
• Knowledge of antimicrobial resistance is essential.
• Experience in the life sciences sector is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Establish and operationalise the AMR Centre of Excellence.
• Identify strategic opportunities to address AMR challenges.
• Develop innovative partnerships for health initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Problem-solving

Stakeholder engagement

Excellent English

Education

MA/MSc in relevant field

PhD in relevant field

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, 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 e.g. 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 organizational 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 commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide . Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com