[Remote] Therapeutic Strategy Director - Internal Medicine

Note The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. They are seeking a Therapeutic Strategy Director for Internal Medicine who will be responsible for driving early engagement and proposals aligned with client needs, ensuring internal medicine programs deliver value in a competitive landscape. Responsibilities 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 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) 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 Skills 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 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 Benefits Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered A range of health and welfare and/or other benefits Company Overview IQVIA provides analytics, compliance, and management solutions to the life sciences industry. It was founded in 1982, and is headquartered in Danbury, Connecticut, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https//www.iqvia.com. Company H1B Sponsorship IQVIA has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 44 in 2026, 167 in 2025, 290 in 2024, 258 in 2023, 229 in 2022, 208 in 2021, 180 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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