The Associate Director, Digital Health Studies provides senior leadership for the delivery of digital health clinical research programs, including decentralized and hybrid clinical trials, connected devices, digital therapeutics, AI-enabled healthcare technologies, wearable solutions, and other technology-enabled study models.

This role serves as a sponsor-facing leader responsible for clinical oversight, operational excellence, and cross-functional collaboration across the study lifecycle. The Associate Director will play a key role in growing and scaling IQVIA's Digital Health practice by ensuring high-quality execution, supporting business development efforts, and developing organizational capabilities in this rapidly evolving area. 

• Provide leadership and oversight for digital health clinical studies from study start-up through closeout.
• Ensure studies are executed in compliance with ICH-GCP, regulatory requirements, and company quality standards.
• Serve as the escalation point for clinical, operational, quality, and technology-related issues.
• Drive consistency and best practices across digital health study delivery.

• Serve as a primary point of contact for sponsors and senior stakeholders.
• Lead governance meetings, study reviews, and executive-level communications.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with sponsors, investigators, vendors, and cross-functional teams.

• Support proposals, bid defenses, and client presentations.
• Provide subject-matter expertise across digital health, decentralized clinical trials, connected devices, and emerging healthcare technologies.
• Contribute to the development of scalable delivery models and service offerings.

• Mentor and develop project managers, clinical staff, and study teams.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and professional development initiatives.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. 

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Healthcare, Public Health, Nursing, Technology, or a related field.Advanced scientific, clinical, public health, or related healthcare discipline strongly preferred.
• 7+ years of clinical research experience, including experience supporting digital health, medical device, or technology-enabled clinical studies.
• Experience leading complex, multi-study clinical research programs.
• Strong understanding of ICH-GCP, clinical trial operations, and regulatory requirements.

• Experience with decentralized and hybrid clinical trial models.
• Experience supporting one or more of the following:
  • Digital Therapeutics (DTx)
  • Connected Medical Devices
  • Software as a Medical Device (SaMD)
  • AI-Enabled Healthcare Solutions
  • Wearable Technologies
  • Remote Patient Monitoring
  • Radiology or Imaging Technologies
• Familiarity with EDC, CTMS, ePRO, and other clinical technology platforms.

• Strong leadership and client management skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $102,500.00 - $285,500.00. 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.