Global Pharma Partnerships VP & Managing Director

IQVIA Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 165,000 - 461,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA is seeking a VP & Managing Director, Mid-Sized Pharma to lead a key strategic partnership with a designated mid-sized pharmaceutical customer. You will serve as the senior owner of the clinical relationship, combining development expertise with strategic account leadership to accelerate portfolios and maximize long-term value.

This role mobilizes IQVIA’s global delivery operations, data assets, governance structures, and resourcing models to ensure high-quality execution and sustainable

Qualifications

• 15–20 years of experience in pharma, biotech, CRO, clinical operations, commercial, business development, project management, data management, laboratory, or pre‑clinical environments.
• Proven success in senior client management, strategic partnership development, and influencing C‑suite stakeholders.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, critical thinking, and executive stakeholder management skills.
• Strong matrix leadership capability with cultural agility across global teams and complex client environments.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results aligned with customer expectations, company objectives, financial goals, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior operational liaison between IQVIA and the customer’s clinical development organization.
• Lead the preferred provider partnership by shaping strategic resourcing models and identifying opportunities to deepen collaboration.
• Mobilize global IQVIA teams to anticipate customer needs, align delivery priorities, and strengthen partnership value.
• Drive year-over-year organic growth, expand customer market share, and sustain high levels of client satisfaction.

Skills

Clinical development

Clinical operations

Global delivery

Executive stakeholder management

Strategic partnership

Financial acumen

Leadership

Job description

IQVIA is seeking a VP & Managing Director, Mid-Sized Pharma to lead a key strategic partnership with a designated mid-sized pharmaceutical customer. You will serve as the senior owner of the clinical relationship, combining development expertise with strategic account leadership to accelerate portfolios and maximize long-term value.

This role mobilizes IQVIA’s global delivery operations, data assets, governance structures, and resourcing models to ensure high-quality execution and sustainable