IQVIA

Medical Director, Medical & Scientific Communications

IQVIA$134K — $374K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • PhD, PharmD, MD, or equivalent advanced degree required.
  • Significant experience in medical affairs or medical communications within the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Proven success in leading and developing scientific teams in a client-focused environment.
  • Ability to manage multiple complex projects while ensuring high-quality standards.
  • Strong experience in client management and stakeholder engagement.
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams and aligning diverse stakeholders.
  • Strong business acumen in resource planning and operational effectiveness.

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership and scientific direction across client accounts and initiatives.
  • Lead and mentor Medical Directors and Scientific Directors, fostering a culture of excellence.
  • Serve as a senior scientific advisor to clients, building trusted partnerships.
  • Ensure scientific quality and strategic integrity of client deliverables.
  • Oversee high-impact initiatives such as product launches and advisory boards.
  • Partner with cross-functional leaders to ensure seamless program execution.
  • Drive operational excellence by removing barriers and allocating resources effectively.

Benefits

  • Remote work opportunity if residing in the country of the role.
  • Chance to engage in high-impact medical communications and initiatives.
  • Opportunity to shape strategic vision and contribute to professional growth.
  • Collaborative environment with a focus on talent development and scientific excellence.
Full Job Description
Medical Director, ENOVA

(Agency Equivalent: VP, Medical Director)

Role Overview

ENOVA, part of the IQVIA Health Communications Group, is seeking a Medical Director to serve as a senior scientific leader across client accounts, therapeutic areas, and organizational initiatives.

This role is ideal for a highly experienced medical or scientific leader who can shape strategic vision while remaining actively engaged in execution when needed. As a member of a highly collaborative leadership team, you will provide scientific leadership, develop talent, foster client partnerships, and ensure operational excellence across a diverse portfolio of programs and accounts.

The Director operates as a player-coach, balancing senior leadership responsibilities with hands-on scientific involvement to support successful client outcomes, team development, and business growth.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide strategic leadership and scientific direction across client accounts, therapeutic areas, and organizational initiatives.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop Medical Directors, Scientific Directors, and medical writers, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and professional growth.
  • Serve as a senior scientific advisor to clients, building trusted partnerships and shaping medical communication strategies that address evolving business and stakeholder needs.
  • Maintain accountability for the scientific quality, accuracy, and strategic integrity of client deliverables across the portfolio.
  • Oversee complex and high-impact initiatives, including product launches, advisory boards, speaker development programs, congress activities, publications, medical education, and strategic planning engagements.
  • Partner with cross-functional leaders across account management, engagement strategy, project management, editorial, and creative teams to ensure seamless execution and successful delivery of client programs.
  • Drive operational excellence by identifying risks, removing barriers, and ensuring effective allocation of scientific resources across projects and accounts.
  • Contribute to business growth through strategic planning, proposal development, client relationship expansion, and new business opportunities.
  • Provide leadership during project challenges, stepping in as needed to guide teams and ensure successful outcomes.
  • Support talent acquisition, onboarding, succession planning, and workforce development initiatives.
  • Represent ENOVA and IQVIA at key client meetings, advisory boards, congresses, and other external engagements.

Qualifications
Required
  • PhD, PharmD, MD, or equivalent advanced scientific degree.
  • Significant experience in medical affairs, medical communications, the pharmaceutical industry, or a related healthcare environment.
  • Proven success leading and developing scientific teams within a fast-paced, client-focused organization.
  • Demonstrated ability to oversee multiple complex projects and scientific portfolios while maintaining exceptional quality standards.
  • Strong client management and stakeholder engagement experience.
  • Experience leading and influencing cross-functional teams and driving alignment among diverse stakeholders.
  • Strong business acumen, including resource planning, operational effectiveness, and organizational growth.
  • Exceptional communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Attributes
  • Strategic thinker who can translate scientific insights into actionable client solutions.
  • Comfortable operating at both strategic and tactical levels.
  • Effective at influencing without direct authority.
  • Passionate about talent development, scientific excellence, and client success.
  • Thrives in a highly collaborative, matrixed environment.
Travel Requirements

Travel is required for client meetings, advisory boards, congresses, and on-site program support as needed.

Please Note: You must reside within the country where this role is posted to be eligible for this remote job opportunity.

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $134,300.00 - $374,300.00. 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.

About IQVIA

Innovex offers superior and creative advice to corporations. In addition, they raised venture capital for our own affiliate companies, in addition to having assisted clients in fund-raising efforts, new venture outreaches, and financing. Their engineers and technical staff offer varied backgrounds in manufacturing, high tech, product design, quality control, safety, biomechanics, and robotics.

IQVIA Careers

Join the vibrant team at IQVIA, a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions, and clinical research services to the healthcare industry. IQVIA is recognized for its commitment to innovation, leadership in healthcare, and a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion.

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At IQVIA, we offer job opportunities that empower you to leverage your skills and drive healthcare forward. Become part of a team that thrives on innovation and the pursuit of operational excellence, helping to improve patient outcomes across the globe.

Transform Your Career

IQVIA is the place where you can transform the world of healthcare while advancing your career. With a variety of positions available, from research and development to business analytics, IQVIA is at the forefront of the industry. Our leadership is committed to fostering a culture of growth and professional development, making IQVIA a prime environment for both seasoned professionals and those seeking an internship to kickstart their career.

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Join over 50,000 dedicated professionals in a dynamic environment where technology meets healthcare. At IQVIA, innovation isn’t just a buzzword; it's the backbone of how we solve complex challenges. With cutting-edge resources and a collaborative global team, your work at IQVIA directly contributes to advancements in life sciences.

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IQVIA believes in nurturing its team members not just as employees but as individuals seeking to grow their careers. We support this with unmatched benefits, diversity training, and opportunities for leadership development. Our commitment to your career growth is matched by our dedication to providing a supportive and inclusive workplace.

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Learn more about IQVIA
Size
82,000 employees
Market Cap
$37.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$279 million
Founded
2016
5 Year Trend
+15.3%
Revenue
$11.3 billion
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