Remote Senior Medical Strategy Lead – Obesity/Cardio-Nephro

IQVIA Inc; Reading; On-site; GBP 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA seeks a Senior Medical Director to provide strategic medical and scientific leadership across therapeutic areas, with deep expertise informing early engagement, RFP responses, and clinical development. The role emphasizes independent leadership and contribution to the Center of Excellence's strategic direction.

Required are a terminal MD degree, board certification in Cardiology/Endocrinology/Nephrology, and 10+ years of experience in pharma or CRO settings, including obesity expertise.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of prior relevant experience.
• 5+ years in pharmaceutical industry or CRO with senior strategic role; obesity expertise.
• MD required with board certification in a relevant specialty.
• Strong business knowledge to drive organizational results.

Responsibilities

• Work independently of the therapeutic area head and drive strategic initiatives.
• Lead proposal development and participate in client bid defenses.
• Act as consultant across the R&D lifecycle and during clinical trials as needed.
• Formulate clinical development plans and lead the Center of Excellence strategy.
• Collaborate across IQVIA to leverage resources and contribute to thought leadership.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Medical director experience

Proposal development

Thought leadership

Education

MD

Board certification in Cardiology/Endocrinology/Nephrology

Job description

IQVIA seeks a Senior Medical Director to provide strategic medical and scientific leadership across therapeutic areas, with deep expertise informing early engagement, RFP responses, and clinical development. The role emphasizes independent leadership and contribution to the Center of Excellence's strategic direction.

Required are a terminal MD degree, board certification in Cardiology/Endocrinology/Nephrology, and 10+ years of experience in pharma or CRO settings, including obesity expertise.