IQVIA

Therapeutic Strategy Director - Internal Medicine

IQVIA • $114K — $319K *
Durham, NC 27713In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in life sciences; advanced degree preferred.
  • 10+ years of global clinical research experience.
  • Extensive experience in Clinical Operations and Project Management.
  • Hands-on operational delivery in Phase I clinical trials or drug development.
  • Broad knowledge of Internal Medicine and biopharma industry.

Responsibilities

  • Drive early engagement and proposals in cardiovascular clinical trials.
  • Lead proposal development with cross-functional teams to secure projects.
  • Design innovative solutions aligned with client needs.
  • Conduct client meetings and bid defense preparations.
  • Translate winning strategies to delivery teams post-award.

Benefits

  • Flexible working hours and remote work options.
  • Access to comprehensive healthcare and wellness programs.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
  • Supportive leadership and team collaboration.
  • Participation in innovative drug development initiatives.
Full Job Description
Job Level: Therapeutic Strategy Director - Internal Medicine

Location: Home-based in USA

JOB OVERVIEW

Internal Medicine is a core, complex focus at IQVIA, requiring deep expertise and integrated data-driven strategies. The Therapeutic Strategy Leader (TSL) translates scientific and market complexity into actionable plans, collaborating with clients and teams to ensure internal medicine programs are optimized and deliver value in a competitive landscape.

The ideal candidate is an experienced, consultative leader responsible for driving early engagement and proposals aligned with client needs in collaboration with the business development and other stakeholders. TSL will serve as a therapeutic and operational strategy expert throughout the new business and program/project delivery lifecycle to increase IQVIAs therapeutic market share with early engagement and innovative strategic responses to proposals.

This pivotal role represents and demonstrates IQVIA's credibility with clients, furthering the R&DS business by designing market-leading solutions to secure new projects. Drawing on dedicated proposal development, technical and scientific support, the TSL will be expected to lead cross-functional teams in designing such solutions and ensuring projects are set up to be successful from proposal development through to award. The TSL will take ownership of high-level client relationships for the specified engagements in close collaboration with the sales and account team, with ultimate responsibility for securing business, client satisfaction, project margin, and differentiating IQVIA.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Business Growth and Client Engagement:
  • Leverage IQVIA medical, scientific, operational and data science experts to determine the optimal solution, project design and lead a cross-functional team in proposal development through to award.
  • Assigned to take ownership of developing client-centric solutions, designing both strategic and methodological approaches to ensure that IQVIA secures client projects.
  • Champion and advocate the CORE-powered solutions and include existing and new innovative solutions as applicable and appropriate through the sales process. This may include, but is not limited to, stand-alone programs and projects, requests for information (RFI), capabilities, and early engagement.


Strategy Development:
  • As a leader of the pre-award strategy team, TSL is accountable and responsible for creation of innovative, effective, and compelling therapeutic and operational strategies that client differentiates IQVIA from its competitors.
  • Work with key internal stakeholders and pre/post-award teams to analyze information and data that enables development of efficient and feasible delivery solutions. This may include, but is not limited to, protocol feasibility and risk management, assessment and management of the competitive landscape, optimal country and site distributions, site and patient recruitment strategies, monitoring and vendor strategies.
  • Actively support Sales in the preparation and conduct of client and bid defense meetings e.g. training and preparation of the assigned project team; provide specific content; ensure presentation focus and content effectively conveys project strategy and critical win themes. Attend and present at client meetings, or bid defense meetings, as required, (based on the strategy for selling the opportunity).


Strategy Translation and Post Award Support
  • Translate the sold strategy to the delivery team and be an available resource for the delivery team when changes to strategy are required.
  • Provide post award strategy guidance and support to delivery teams if in-flight studies require changes to strategy


REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
  • Remain up to date with knowledge and information that supports effectiveness as a Therapeutic Strategy Lead e.g. understanding IQVIA' services, tools and product offerings, status and trends in cardiology, innovations and advances in clinical trial methodology, and business intelligence.
  • Broad protocol and therapeutic knowledge.
  • Comprehensive global knowledge, awareness, and practical understanding of the biopharma industry, drug development lifecycle and operational clinical trial delivery.
  • Robust and current knowledge of scientific, clinical, regulatory, commercial and competitive landscape in applicable therapeutic areas.
  • Strong leadership skills, ability to work with minimal supervision, and lead a virtual team in a matrix organization.
  • Flexible and able to work in situations where specifications may or may not be well defined and willing to support work in other therapeutic areas when required.
  • Confident and capable in the use of technology, applications, and other media e.g. databases and internet to research new opportunities, maintain currency of therapeutic and operational knowledge, and competitive landscape.


MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
  • Bachelor's Degree in life sciences, advanced degree preferred, with extensive knowledge of Internal Medicine diseases.
  • 10 years and above global clinical research experience, including hands on Phase I operational delivery and/or drug development experience.
  • Proven track record in operational delivery and/or drug development; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
  • Must have extensive experience with Clinical Operations and Clinical Project Management.
  • Experience in internal medicine is required, including-but not limited to-areas such as rheumatology, dermatology, gastroenterology, and immunology.


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The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $114,900.00 - $319,900.00. 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.

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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.

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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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Learn more about IQVIA
Size
82,000 employees
Market Cap
$37.5 billion
Industry
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Net Income
$279 million
Founded
2016
5 Year Trend
+15.3%
Revenue
$11.3 billion
NASDAQ
IQV
* Ladders Estimates

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