Strategic Partnerships MD, Large Pharma

IQVIA; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 165,000 - 461,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA is seeking a VP & Managing Director, Large Pharma to lead a critical strategic partnership with a designated large pharmaceutical customer. The role combines clinical development expertise, strategic account leadership, and operational excellence to accelerate portfolio development and maximize long‑term value.

This senior leader will mobilize IQVIA’s global delivery, data, and governance assets to ensure high‑quality execution, mitigate risk, and drive sustained growth across geographies

Qualifications

• 15–20 years of experience in pharma, biotech, CRO, clinical operations, commercial, business development, project management, data management, laboratory, or pre‑clinical environments.

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.
• Chair or co-chair operational governance forums and oversee resolution of escalations across the partnership.
• Ensure high-quality delivery across Global Product Development by aligning resources, sharing best practices, and strengthening customer confidence.

Skills

Clinical development

Clinical operations

Global delivery

Executive stakeholder management

Strategic partnership

Financial acumen

Job description

IQVIA is seeking a VP & Managing Director, Large Pharma to lead a critical strategic partnership with a designated large pharmaceutical customer. The role combines clinical development expertise, strategic account leadership, and operational excellence to accelerate portfolio development and maximize long‑term value.

This senior leader will mobilize IQVIA’s global delivery, data, and governance assets to ensure high‑quality execution, mitigate risk, and drive sustained growth across geographies