Job title
Strategic Planning Manager
Job Overview
We are seeking a seasoned Strategic Planning professional to join our Commercial Solutions Strategic Operations team. The role involves supporting strategic / operational plans and initiatives for various business areas in Commercial Solutions Global Business Unit and creating strategic materials for executive meetings. Candidate will work closely with the extended Strategic Operations team Commercial Solutions leadership team and other key internal stakeholders in the broader IQVIA organization.
Essential Functions
- Support driving and steering the annual planning cycle and multiyear strategic planning in alignment with organizational goals and objectives
- Continuously monitor industry trends analyze global and local industry reports and adopt best practices to inform strategic planning efforts
- Provide insightful datadriven strategic recommendations to leadership based on analysis and use data and domain knowledge to identify strategic opportunities
- Actively drive / support preparation for executive meetings (e.g. monthly business reviews operating reviews and other regular or adhoc executive meetings)
- Prepare and present business cases financial projections and feasibility assessments for new initiatives
- Engage in business development and M&A projects by identifying potential targets and/or supporting due diligence processes
- Establish collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders to support and proactively address business
- Formulate detailed project plans facilitate team meetings foster collaboration and ensure adherence to workflow processes
- Monitor progress of projects including achievements action items risks/concerns and resolution of issues
Qualifications Our ideal candidate will have
- Bachelors degree in Business Administration Engineering Finance Economics or a related field
- A masters/MBA degree is preferred
- 510 years of experience in strategic planning management consulting M&A advisory or related field
- Exceptional project management skills with the capacity to manage multiple initiatives concurrently
- Proven communication and presentation skills with a focus on translating insights and data into actionable recommendations for leaders
- Demonstrated problem solving and analysis skills with experience in addressing complex and diverse business problems (strategic commercial operational organizational)
- Advanced data analysis and visualization skills
- A passion for continuous learning
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs with advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at
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Director