Senior Medical Strategy Lead, Clinical Development - Pulmonologist

IQVIA; United States; Remote; USD 128,000 - 218,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA in the United States is seeking a Senior Medical Director with deep expertise in pulmonology to provide strategic medical and scientific leadership across the R&D lifecycle and in early engagement with potential clients.

You will drive execution of clinical development plans, lead proposal development and bid defenses, and collaborate across the organization to maximize IQVIA's resources for healthcare innovation and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Requires MD with training in Pulmonology and Board Certification.
• Extensive experience in strategic leadership and clinical development planning.
• Strong ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Work independently of the therapeutic area head and lead strategic direction.
• Demonstrate independence in proposal development with the team.
• Lead client proposal bid defense meetings as medical director and SME.
• Act as consultant throughout the R&D lifecycle and clinical trials; provide standalone customer solutions.
• Formulate clinical development plans and execute the group strategy for the Center of Excellence.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Proposal development

Client engagement

R&D lifecycle expertise

Education

MD in Pulmonology

Board Certified in Pulmonology

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 Pulmonology.

Education:

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

Travel Requirements

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

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 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 €114,800.00 - €195,200.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.