Senior Medical Strategy Lead, Clinical Development - Pulmonologist (m/w/d)

IQVIA; Dublin; On-site; EUR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services and healthcare insights. The Senior Medical Director brings strategic medical and scientific SME support across the lifecycle of clinical development and trials, collaborating with teams to leverage IQVIA resources for client opportunities.

Responsibilities include early engagement with potential customers, proposal development, and serving as medical director and SME in defense meetings. International travel up to 20% is possible.

Qualifications

• MD with training in Pulmonology.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• At least 5 years in the pharmaceutical industry or a CRO setting with senior strategic responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Work independently from the therapeutic area head.
• Lead strategic proposal development with the proposal team.
• Present as medical director and SME in client proposal bid defense meetings.
• Act as consultant throughout R&D life cycle and clinical trials duration; deliver standalone customer solutions as needed.
• Formulate clinical development plans and guide the Center of Excellence strategy.

Skills

Pulmonology

Strategic leadership

Proposal development

Clinical development

Industry expertise

Education

MD in Pulmonology

Job description

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Job Overview

The Senior Medical Director provides strategic medical and scientific subject matter experience and expertise to IQVIA in the specialty/subspecialty or therapeutic area for which they have first hand knowledge informed by training, experience and expertise. They gain greater independence over time for various activities that include but are not necessarily limited to early engagement of potential customers, proposal development in response to RFPs, participation in client proposal bid defense meetings, medical director and subject matter expertise as a consultant throughout the research and development lifecycle and the duration of clinical trials, and/or as an independent customer solution. They collaborate across the organization to ensure that all of IQVIA's resources are fully leveraged in opportunities. Participation in thought leadership activities is highly encouraged.

Responsibilities - Essential Functions

• Work independently of the therapeutic area head.
• Demonstrate independence in strategic proposal development in conjunction with other members of the proposal development team.
• Participate in client proposal bid defense meetings as a leader, medical director and subject matter expert.
• Act as consultant throughout the research and development life cycle and the duration of clinical trials; and/or as a standalone independent customer solution.
• Formulate clinical development plans and is responsible for the execution of the group strategy and leads the strategic direction of the Center of Excellence.

Required Education and Experience

• Experience: Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience.
• Knowledge: Requires exceptional business knowledge to drive results for the organization. Applies extensive business and industry expertise and provides organizational thought leadership.
• At least 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry or a CRO setting. Candidates from a CRO background should have held a senior strategic role, demonstrating strong leadership capabilities and significant expertise in Pulmonology.

Education

• Terminal degree (MD) and training in Pulmonology.
• Practical knowledge in leading and managing execution of processes, projects and tactics within the research and development therapeutic area.

Travel Requirements

• Occasional travel. Must be able to travel nationally or internationally at least 20% of the time.

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 is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create connections that accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments. Everything we do is part of a journey to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide.

To get there, we seek out diverse talent with curious minds and a relentless commitment to innovation and impact. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of helping customers improve the lives of patients everywhere. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.

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