Strategic Operations Director - MedTech RDS

IQVIA; Washington; On-site; USD 108,000 - 301,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA is seeking a Strategic Operations Director for MedTech RDS to partner with the VP/GM to drive strategic priorities and organizational excellence. You will align business strategy with growth initiatives, M&A activities, and day-to-day operations across senior leadership functions.

In this role, you will manage executive operating rhythms, oversee strategic initiatives, support diligence and integration, and lead cross-functional transformation to accelerate performance and shareholder

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• MBA or advanced business degree preferred.
• Experience leading strategy, operations, and M&A initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of strategic plans and multi-year growth strategies.
• Support acquisition screening, due diligence, and integration planning.
• Consolidate KPIs and executive reports for Board reviews and governance forums.
• Drive process improvements, automation, and organizational effectiveness.

Skills

Executive presence

Strategic thinking

M&A expertise

Program management

Financial analysis

Executive storytelling

Influence without authority

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Data visualization

Job description

Job Profile Summary

The Strategic Operations Director - MedTech RDS partners directly with the Vice President and General Manager of MedTech RDS to drive strategic priorities, operational excellence, and organizational effectiveness across the business. The role serves as a trusted advisor and execution leader, ensuring alignment between business strategy, mergers and acquisitions activities, growth initiatives, and day-to-day operations.

Working closely with senior leadership, functional leaders, finance, business development, and corporate strategy teams, the Strategic Operations Director manages executive operating rhythms, oversees strategic initiatives, supports acquisition diligence and integration activities, and drives process improvements to accelerate business performance and shareholder value creation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions

Strategy & Business Planning

• Facilitate development and execution of annual strategic plans and multi-year growth strategies.
• Coordinate strategic planning activities across functional and regional leadership teams.
• Monitor execution of strategic initiatives and ensure accountability against business objectives.
• Develop business cases and investment recommendations for new growth opportunities.
• Support portfolio optimization and allocation of resources toward strategic priorities.

Mergers & Acquisitions

• Support acquisition screening, evaluation, due diligence, and integration planning activities.
• Coordinate cross-functional diligence workstreams and executive decision forums.
• Develop acquisition, synergy, and integration tracking dashboards.
• Lead post-acquisition governance processes and integration management reviews.
• Identify and mitigate risks impacting acquisition value realization.

Executive Operating Reviews & Governance (Coordination with Business Operations)

• Monthly Business Reviews, Strategic Reviews, and Executive Operating Reviews.
• Consolidate KPIs, financial performance, pipeline metrics, operational indicators, and talent updates into executive-ready reports.
• Drive leadership team accountability for actions, decisions, and commitments.
• Develop executive presentations for senior leadership, Board reviews, and corporate stakeholders.
• Facilitate decision-making processes and leadership governance forums.

Process Improvement & Transformation

• Lead business process improvement initiatives that increase efficiency, scalability, and organizational effectiveness.
• Establish operating mechanisms and governance models that improve execution discipline.
• Drive cross-functional transformation initiatives and change management activities.
• Identify opportunities for automation, standardization, and simplification of business processes.

Executive Communications & Stakeholder Management

• Develop executive communications, business updates, town hall presentations, and leadership messaging.
• Coordinate leadership meetings, strategic offsites, and executive workshops.
• Prepare briefing documents and talking points for executive engagements.
• Serve as a liaison between leadership and key internal and external stakeholders.

Performance Management & Analytics

• Develop executive dashboards and business performance reporting capabilities.
• Analyze market trends, operational performance, and growth opportunities to inform leadership decisions.
• Track strategic initiative progress, risks, dependencies, and expected outcomes.
• Provide data-driven insights supporting business growth and operational improvement.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Experience

Typically requires 10–15 years of experience in strategy, business operations, consulting, corporate development, M&A, chief of staff, or related leadership roles.

Knowledge

• Deep understanding of strategic planning, business operations, and executive governance.
• Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, integration management, and transformation initiatives.
• Strong financial and business acumen with demonstrated ability to develop executive-level recommendations.
• Experience working with senior executives and leading cross-functional initiatives in a matrixed environment.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• MBA or advanced business degree preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Exceptional executive presence and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong strategic thinking and business judgment.
• Expertise in mergers and acquisitions and integration management.
• Advanced program and project management capabilities.
• Strong financial analysis and business modeling skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and executive storytelling skills.
• Ability to influence without direct authority.
• Proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience preparing Board, CEO, and Executive Committee materials.
• Advanced PowerPoint, Excel, and data visualization skills.
• Demonstrated success leading organizational change and process improvement initiatives.

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. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe

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 $108,100.00 - $300,800.00. 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.