Principal, Technology Consultant

Overview of Position

Responsible for managing the Pharmaceutical Quality Business within Quality and Compliance Services. The role includes a business development function of identifying and closing Quality Consulting opportunities, including the generation of leads for the Pilgrim SmartSolve solutions and other R&Q technology platforms within IQVIA.

Also responsible for managing teams for delivery of Pharma Quality / Remediation projects and managing the client interface.

Providing support for marketing collateral to expand the business and actively promoting the business through conference speaking opportunities and white papers.

Would be expected to build $1M+ of new or repeat business during first 12 months of hire.

This position will focus on rebuilding the Pharma GMP business and also support Pharma growth for Pilgrim SmartSolve. A specialist that understands Pharma GMP and the growing technology needs is essential for the BU to expand the business.

Detailed tasks

• Identify and develop new international business opportunities and solution offerings for Pharma GMP / QMS. Work with BU lead in proposals and contracts.
• Lead project teams to deliver GMP / QMS projects, being the client manager ensuring that deliverables and financial targets are met.

Develop opportunities to continually identify and expand revenue and ensure all contracts in place.

• Support e-QMS (Pilgrim) and other technology solution managers / account executives to expand business in the pharma industry.
• Provide SME support to other BD functions within IQVIA. Include the immediate Quality COE, Pharma COE, and wider IQVIA.
• Develop promotional material for practice solutions and work with marketing to identify and support suitable conferences / meetings.
• Build and maintain good relationships with c-suite, senior QA / RA executives, and internal / outside counsel.
• Identify and develop white papers on GMP solutions and develop presentations / posters for external conferences.
• Ensure BU keeps abreast of changing GMP / QMS regulations / guidance requirements and business planning is initiated to maximize solutions offerings in this space.

Qualifications / Experience

• Bachelors degree required, major in life sciences preferred.
• MSc / MBA preferred.
• 10+years Pharma GxP consulting expertise covering EU & US regulations.
• GCP consulting knowledge (Pharma & Medical Device).
• Proven international track record in selling GMP / QMS services.
• Good experience with presenting at GMP / QMS conferences.
• Medical Device GMP experience, useful but not essential.
• OCM experience.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions and clinical research services to the life sciences industry.

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We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all, including veterans and candidates with disabilities.

IQVIA’s ability to operate and provide certain services to customers and partners necessitates IQVIA and its employees meet specific requirements regarding COVID-19 vaccination status.

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $181,400.00 - $336,800.00. 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.