Senior director medical strategy lead rheumatology

IQVIA; Milano; On-site; EUR 103,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA is seeking a Senior Director of Medical Strategy to provide strategic medical and scientific expertise in the rheumatology area. The role involves early engagement with potential customers, proposal development, and participation in client bid‑defense meetings throughout the R&D lifecycle and clinical trials.

You will lead strategic development plans, drive group strategy, collaborate across IQVIA, and represent the organization in external forums with occasional travel to national and

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in pharma or CRO.
• At least 5 years in a senior strategic role in rheumatology.
• MD with board certification in rheumatology.
• Extensive business and industry knowledge to drive results.

Responsibilities

• Lead as a medical director in client proposal and bid-defense meetings.
• Act as consultant throughout R&D lifecycle and trials, delivering solutions.
• Formulate clinical development plans and steer center of excellence strategy.
• Collaborate across IQVIA to leverage resources in opportunity pursuit.
• Engage in thought-leadership activities and represent the organization externally.
• Occasional travel: national or international, ~20% of the time.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Proposal development

Client engagement

Thought leadership

Independent thinker

Education

MD with rheumatology board certification

Job description

Overview

the senior director medical strategy provides strategic medical and scientific expertise to iqvia in the rheumatology therapeutic area. The role involves early engagement with potential customers, proposal development, participation in client bid‑defense meetings, and acting as a consultant throughout the research and development lifecycle and clinical trials.

Responsibilities

• work independently of the therapeutic‑area head and demonstrate autonomy in strategic proposal development.
• participate as a leader, medical director and subject‑matter expert in client proposal and bid‑defense meetings.
• act as a consultant throughout the r&d lifecycle and clinical trial phases, delivering independent customer solutions.
• formulate clinical development plans, execute group strategy and lead the strategic direction of the center of excellence.
• collaborate across iqvia to leverage all resources in opportunity pursuit.
• engage in thought‑leadership activities and represent the organization in external forums.

Required Education and Experience

• minimum 10 years of relevant experience, with at least 5 years in the pharmaceutical industry or a cro setting.
• proven senior strategic role in rheumatology, demonstrating strong leadership capabilities.
• terminal degree md with board certification in rheumatology.
• extensive business and industry knowledge to drive results.

Travel Requirements

• occasional travel, nationally or internationally, at least 20% of the time.

Compensation

• base pay range (annualized) $114,800 – $195,200, plus potential incentive plans, bonuses and health & welfare benefits.