Senior Director, Medical Strategy Lead - Rheumatology (m/w/d)

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

Job summary

IQVIA is seeking a Senior Medical Director with extensive Rheumatology expertise to guide strategic medical and scientific direction across the development lifecycle. The role involves early engagement with customers, leading proposal development, and acting as a consultant during clinical trials, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and Center of Excellence leadership.

The candidate will manage complex development plans, collaborate across teams, and contribute to thought leadership

Qualifications

• Requires MD and Board Certification in Rheumatology.
• Minimum 10 years of prior relevant experience.
• At least 5 years in the pharmaceutical industry or a CRO with senior strategic responsibilities in Rheumatology.

Responsibilities

• Work independently of the therapeutic area head.
• Lead strategic proposal development with the proposal team.
• Participate in client proposal bid defense meetings as a leader and expert.
• Act as consultant throughout the R&D lifecycle and trials; provide standalone customer solutions.
• Formulate clinical development plans and lead the Center of Excellence strategy.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Proposal development

Clinical development planning

Rheumatology knowledge

Education

MD, Board Certified – Rheumatology

Job description

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 Rheumatology.

Education:

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

Travel Requirements

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

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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

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