Senior Director, R&D Research

The Senior Director, R&D Research leads efforts to design, develop and execute R&D-related research initiatives that result in thought leadership content that will be used globally to engage with a broad set of stakeholders in support of the corporate positioning of IQVIA, reflecting our breadth of capabilities and expertise, and bringing evidence-based insights and perspective to a broad range of topics related to the life sciences innovation eco-system.

Essential Functions

• Identifies gaps in existing thought leadership content where distinctive perspectives can be developed in support of corporate positioning and stakeholder engagement.
• Develops analytic frameworks and concepts for rigorous and consistent sets of analysis that can be leveraged for multiple purposes.
• Anticipates and responds to ad hoc requests for information from clients, business management and executive management.
• Works under tight deadline pressure when reviewing material to be presented and ensuring quality and consistency of content.
• Works collaboratively with colleagues on externally funded research.
• Proactively engages with RDS executive management, regional business unit leaders, and business development / go-to-market leaders on current topics related to R&D to identify capabilities and offerings to showcase in thought leadership content.
• Presents insights and perspectives externally to multi-stakeholder audiences, including clinical investigators, regulators, sponsors, patient organizations and policymakers.
• Provides leadership throughout the company on selected global information methodology development, analytical approaches and insight synthesis on leading edge and current R&D topics.

Qualifications / Requirements :

• US Remote / Home Based and willing to travel up to 20% globally.
• Bachelor's Degree Required.
• Other Advanced Degree in Medicine or sciences Preferred.
• 10+ years of pharmaceutical industry or CRO experience and / or with IQVIA Required .
• Thorough understanding of the IQVIA offerings in the customer environment strongly preferred.
• Has broad knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and issues related to R&D productivity .
• Works willingly and effectively with others in and across the organization to accomplish team goals.
• Strong problem solving, analytical, project management and planning skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of the marketplace and professional / trade associations key people and companies.
• Able to manage complex relationships and juggle priorities.
• Has strong client relationship and influencing skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.

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 $152,700.00 - $283,700.00. 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.