Senior Rheumatology Medical Strategy Director

IQVIA; Oeiras; Remote; 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

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