Associate Labeling Strategy Director

IQVIA; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 104,000 - 289,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA seeks an Associate Director of Regulatory Labeling Strategy to support new programs in the US and internationally. This 6-month contract role focuses on leading global labeling for CCDS, US, EU, UK and ROW while coordinating with project teams and senior management.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in pharma and 7+ in regulatory labeling, with CTD experience and strong communication skills to drive labeling for major regulatory submissions and approvals.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in a scientific discipline required.
• 10+ years in the pharmaceutical industry.
• 7+ years in Regulatory labeling.
• Strong knowledge of global regulations (including vaccines).
• CTD format and content regulatory filings experience.
• Exceptional written and oral communication.
• Stakeholder management across internal and external partners.
• Delivery of labeling for major applications (NDA/BLA/MAA/JNDA).

Responsibilities

• Provide global labeling strategy across CCDS, US, EU, ROW and other markets.
• Maintain up-to-date labeling knowledge and communicate requirements to stakeholders.
• Lead Target Product Label development for early-phase assets.
• Develop labeling content and ensure regulatory submissions meet requirements.
• Support ROW labeling assessments and HA responses.
• Coordinate labeling processes with cross-functional teams and ensure CCDS alignment.
• Communicate strategy, risks, and plans to leadership groups.
• Contribute to end-to-end labeling process and oversight of meetings.
• Provide coverage during peak periods or absences.

Skills

Meeting facilitation

Leadership

Medical/technical writing

Global labeling knowledge

TPL work

Regulatory timelines

Integrity

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Education

BA/BS in a scientific discipline

Master's or PhD preferred

Job description

The Role

IQVIA is seeking a Associate Director of Regulatory Labeling Strategy to support new programs to be based in the US. This role is intended for a forward looking, creative regulatory professional able to anticipate and address the challenges involved in swiftly delivering labeling for new products for global markets, including the United States, European Union, the United Kingdom and Switzerland. This is a 6 month contract with the potential for extension.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Global labeling experience to provide labeling strategy support across labeling for CCDS, US, EU, Rest of World (ROW), and other major markets.
• Develop and maintain current knowledge of labeling regulations and industry standards for labeling and communicate requirements to stakeholders as needed.
• Lead the Target Product Label (TPL) development for early-phase assets.
• Develop labeling content, format and accountability for regulatory submissions (MAAs) and related supplements and amendments. Ensure that new labeling text meets regulatory labeling requirements.
• Support the project teams with Rest of World ROW labeling assessments against the CCDS and preparation of Health Authority (HA) responses.
• Interface with Project Teams to ensure consistency of labeling processes and local compliance with CCDS.
• Effectively communicate the regulatory labeling strategy, risks, mitigation strategies and overall plans to the Global Regulatory Science Leadership Team, Project Development Teams and senior management, as relevant.
• Provide input to the end-to-end labeling process.
• Ability to lead and manage labeling team meetings, driving strategic discussions and managing content.
• Provide coverage, as needed, on other products during peak periods or during absences of other team members.

SPECIFIC SKILLS

• Experience facilitating meetings and driving consensus and results.
• Excellent leadership, communication (verbal and written) and collaboration skills.
• Proven ability in medical/technical writing.
• Labeling experience (CCDS, US, EU, UK, other major markets) in rare diseases, oncology and/or vaccines is desirable.
• Experience with TPL work for early development programs and identified life-cycle programs.
• Sense of urgency regarding FDA/EMA/MHRA/other HA communications and response timelines to provide coverage for product approvals and labeling negotiations.
• Integrity: overriding commitment to integrity and high standards for self and others.
• Results orientation
• Strategic orientation: ability to link company and departmental visions with daily work
• Interacts effectively as member of the Regulatory sub-team, communicating effectively on strategies to the Global Labeling Committee and collaborating with business partners, including affiliates and third parties.
• Flexibility/adaptability: ability to adapt to, and work effectively within, a variety of situations and with various individuals and groups.
• Relationship building, teamwork and cooperation: builds and maintains strong working relationships with colleagues.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BA/BS degree in a scientific discipline required, Master's or PhD preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• 7+ years of experience in Regulatory labeling
• Strong knowledge of current global regulations, including specifically: e.g. vaccine development regulations and registrations pathways.
• Strong experience with CTD format and content regulatory filings
• Exceptional written and oral communication
• Experience dealing with broad range of stakeholders at all levels internal and external to the company
• Delivery of labeling for at least one major application (NDA/BLA/MAA/JNDA, etc.)

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

IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law.

IQVIA 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.

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $103,600.00 - $288,600.00. The actual base pay offered may vary base