Solution Operations Associate Director

Lifelancer; United States; Remote; USD 86.000 - 240.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

IQVIA is seeking a Solution Operations Associate Director for a remote US-based role (Wayne, PA area). The position operates at the nexus of product strategy, service operations, and client delivery, translating strategy into scalable operating processes to enable consistent execution across client teams.

You will lead cross-functional initiatives, establish operating cadences, gather feedback, and drive continuous improvement in the client experience.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 7+ years of experience in operations, product operations, client services, or service delivery.
• Ability to translate strategy into operational processes and customer-facing execution.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management.

Aufgaben

• Translate product strategy into scalable operating models, service processes, policies, and client-facing execution plans.
• Serve as the operational bridge across product, solutions management, account management, client service, and delivery teams to ensure alignment and consistent execution.
• Establish and manage operating cadences, service standards, procedures, and pricing guidance.
• Gather customer and internal feedback to identify trends, resolve service gaps, and drive continuous improvement across products and the client experience.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives, managing priorities, timelines, and decisions while influencing stakeholders without direct authority.
• Monitor operational performance, identifying risks and driving mitigation strategies to support service delivery.
• Make informed decisions in ambiguous or evolving situations, balancing business needs and operational risks.
• Lead change management efforts, building alignment and driving adoption of new processes and ways of working.
• Develop training, enablement, and communications to ensure teams understand product offerings, processes, and service expectations.
• Provide leadership and guidance to client service professionals and contribute to broader solution operations and client service strategy.

Kenntnisse

Operations experience

Product operations

Client services

Service delivery

Cross-functional collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Jobbeschreibung

Location: United States

Job Title: Solution Operations Associate Director

Job Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Location Type: Remote

Job Contract Type: Full-time

Job Seniority Level:

*4 openings are currently available.

Job Overview

The Solution Operations Associate Director plays a hands-on, tactical role at the intersection of product strategy, service operations, and client delivery. This position translates the strategy and direction for IQVIA information assets and solutions into clear, scalable operating processes that enable consistent execution across client service teams.

The role translates product strategy into scalable operational processes, policies, and service guidance that support effective delivery to customers. The Associate Director connects product and client service teams, influences cross-functional stakeholders to drive timely decisions, and uses customer feedback and operational performance insights to continuously improve the service experience.

Essential Functions

• Translate product strategy and business direction into scalable operating models, service processes, policies, and client-facing execution plans.
• Serve as the operational bridge across product, solutions management, account management, client service, and delivery teams to ensure alignment and consistent execution.
• Establish and manage operating cadences, service standards, procedures, and commercial guidance, including pricing and discounting practices.
• Gather customer and internal feedback to identify trends, resolve service gaps, and drive continuous improvement across products and the client experience.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives, managing priorities, timelines, and decisions while influencing stakeholders without direct authority.
• Monitor operational performance, identifying risks and driving mitigation strategies to support service delivery.
• Make informed decisions in ambiguous or evolving situations, balancing business needs and operational risks.
• Lead change management efforts, building alignment and driving adoption of new processes and ways of working.
• Develop training, enablement, and communications to ensure teams understand product offerings, processes, and service expectations.
• Provide leadership and guidance to client service professionals and contribute to broader solution operations and client service strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 7+ years of experience in operations, product operations, client services, service delivery, information services, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to translate product or business strategy into practical operational processes and customer-facing execution.
• Strong operational mindset with experience evaluating operational performance, identifying and mitigating risks, improving processes, establishing cadences, and driving cross-functional decisions.
• Experience leading complex, cross-functional projects and partnering effectively with product, project management, and client-facing teams, including demonstrated ability to influence and drive outcomes without direct authority.
• Healthcare, life sciences, pharmaceutical, or healthcare data experience preferred; experience in other data- or information-intensive industries may be considered.
• Strong client orientation with experience incorporating customer feedback into improvements to products, services, or operating models.
• Strong business acumen, communication, change leadership, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and make sound decisions with incomplete information.
• Management or team leadership experience with the ability to develop talent and build effective partnerships.
• Naturally curious, proactive, and comfortable operating in an evolving and sometimes ambiguous environment.
• Knowledge of IQVIA information assets, databases, and products is preferred but not required; prior IQVIA client service experience is a plus.

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

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 $86,000.00 - $239,500.00. 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.