Strategic Executive Assistant & Strategy Lead

Sap Se; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA is seeking a Medical Strategy Lead for the Hematology-Oncology Center of Excellence. The role provides strategic medical and scientific input across proposal development, scientific advisory activities, and clinical development planning, guiding studies from concept through trials under the COE leadership.

You will interact with internal stakeholders and sponsors, translate medical insights into actionable strategies, and mentor project teams to align execution with scientific

Qualifications

• Oncologist (MD) with training in the relevant therapeutic area.
• 5–7 years of prior relevant experience in biopharma/research.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience outside the training period with the biopharmaceutical industry.
• Board-certified - Oncology.

Responsibilities

• Work independently under the Hematology-Oncology Center of Excellence Head and COE Leadership.
• Provide scientific/clinical advice to internal stakeholders on protocol design, development plans, insights on mechanism of action, and recruitment considerations.
• Maintain awareness of latest literature in hematology/oncology to inform strategy and proposals.
• Support client meetings and bid-defense discussions; assist in governance and post-award transitions.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

MD/DO in Oncology

Board-certified Oncology

Job description

Medical Strategy Lead, Oncology-Clinical Development (Centre of Excellence)

Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Belgrade, Serbia
Vienna, Austria
Budapest, Hungary
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Barcelona, Spain
Sofia, Bulgaria
Bucuresti, Romania
Madrid, Spain
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Athens, Greece
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Job Overview

The Medical Director for the Hematology-Oncology Center of Excellence provides strategic medical and scientific subject matter input to IQVIA in this therapeutic area informed by their training, experience and expertise. The activity of the medical director includes but is not necessarily limited to early engagement with potential customers, proposal development in response to RFPs, participation in client proposal bid-defense meetings, support at scientific conferences, participation in thought leadership activities, contribution as needed to the formulation of clinical development plans, providing medical director and subject matter expertise as a consultant throughout the research and development lifecycle and the duration of clinical trials, and engagement with colleagues as an internal reference SME for hematology-oncology. Greater independence is expected to be demonstrated over time for medical director activities under the supervision of the therapeutic area head and leadership team.

Essential Functions

• Work independently under the supervision (direct or indirect) of the Hematology-Oncology Center of Excellence Head and COE Leadership team.
• Provide scientific and clinical advice to internal stakeholders developing proposals, including but not limited to: protocol design/ clinical development plan, insights on mechanism of action of the investigational product, mining data to address important clinical questions relevant to the study, reviewing protocol for scientific/regulatory soundness and feasibility, identification of target site and principle investigator profiles, anticipated patient recruitment, standards of care and competitive landscape.
• Maintain awareness of latest literature to keep abreast of scientific progress in hematology and oncology.
• Participate as needed in the preparation for and conduct of client meetings, such as early engagement, proposal discussion and bid defense meetings, post-award transition and governance meetings, and any other engagements necessary to support the goals and objectives of IQVIA.
• Provide advice, coaching, and preparation of project teams to align executional strategy to medical understanding and considerations.
• Collaborate as appropriate with key stakeholders and leaders in the organization, e.g., Business Development, Operations, Commercial Consulting Services, Real World Services, and other medical strategy leads across the Centres of Excellence
• Act as an internal and external consultant throughout the research and development life cycle and the duration of the clinical trials to provide scientific knowledge and clinical expertise to guide project teams
• Providing scientific knowledge and clinical expertise to guide sponsors in clinical development.

Qualifications

• Oncologist (MD) with training in the relevant therapeutic area. Hematology training or expertise in addition to solid tumor experience is considered a plus.
• Typically requires a minimum of five to seven years of prior relevant experience.
• Practical knowledge in leading and managing the execution of processes, projects and tactics within research and development.
• Will have had a minimum of 3 years of experience outside of the training period with the biopharmaceutical industry either directly or indirectly.
• Board-certified - Oncology

Professional Skills

• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, including good command of English language (both written and spoken).
• Innovative and strategic thinker.
• Strong business acumen including confidence with financial considerations, excellent negotiation and influencing skills, and comfort working in scientific, operational, and business development environments.
• Excellent customer relations skills.
• Flexible and able to work in situations where specifications may or may not be well defined and willing to support collaborative work in other therapeutic areas when required.
• Confident and capable in the use of technology, applications and other media, e.g., databases and internet to research assess new opportunities, maintain currency of therapeutic and operational knowledge and competitive landscape.
• Proven ability to make decisions or provide guidance despite limited information, bringing clarity to disparate information to inform actions and drive results.

Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers and clients.
• Maintains a positive outlook at work.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide network of individuals e.g. co-workers, managers and customers.
• Effective mentoring and training skills, fostering learning and knowledge sharing with colleagues.

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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