VP, Therapeutic Strategy — Rare Disease & Gene Therapy

IQVIA Inc; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 186,000 - 519,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA seeks an experienced Therapeutic Strategy VP to lead integrative development strategies for drugs, biologics, and devices, aligning clinical and commercial objectives from discovery through to market.

The role requires deep FDA regulatory knowledge and a background in rare disease or pediatric programs, with strong leadership to drive growth, optimize timelines, and deliver strategic studies for pharmaceutical clients in Durham, NC.

Qualifications

• MD degree required.
• 15+ years of clinical research experience with a global focus, including 10 years in leadership roles.
• Excellent communication and presenting skills.
• Business development experience.
• Extensive telephone and face-to-face communication requiring accurate speech perception.
• Extensive keyboard use.
• Regular sitting for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Develop integrative product development strategies for drugs, biologics, and devices.
• Lead and support clinical trial design and related activities for clients.
• Provide strategic guidance for clinical development plans in line with regulatory and ethics guidelines.
• Ensure high-quality, data-driven deliverables meeting medical and scientific standards.
• Identify strategies to accelerate drug development timelines.
• Support business development and client presentations for IQVIA Strategic Drug Development.
• Maintain relationships with pharma/biotech companies and key opinion leaders.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Business development experience

Presentation skills

Leadership experience

Education

MD Degree

Job description

IQVIA seeks an experienced Therapeutic Strategy VP to lead integrative development strategies for drugs, biologics, and devices, aligning clinical and commercial objectives from discovery through to market.

The role requires deep FDA regulatory knowledge and a background in rare disease or pediatric programs, with strong leadership to drive growth, optimize timelines, and deliver strategic studies for pharmaceutical clients in Durham, NC.