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VP & Managing Director, Clinical Strategic Operations, Mid-Sized Pharma Partnerships

IQVIA


Job Location:

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 26 August 2026 (29 days ago)
Application Deadline: 23 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Join us on our exciting journey!

IQVIA is The Human Data Science Company focused on using data and science to help healthcare clients find better solutions for their patients. Formed through the merger of IMS Health and Quintiles IQVIA offers a broad range of solutions that harness advances in healthcare information technology analytics and human ingenuity to drive healthcare forward.

VP & Managing Director Clinical Strategic Operations Mid-sized Pharma Partnerships


The Managing Director is a senior executive leader responsible for steering one of IQVIAs most important partnerships.

As the owner of the Clinical relationship for the designated account this role integrates clinical development expertise strategic account leadership and operational excellence to accelerate the customers development portfolio and strengthen longterm partnership value.

The Managing Director mobilizes global IQVIA capabilities : Delivery operations data and technology assets governance structures and strategic resourcing models to ensure consistent highquality execution and yearonyear growth. Acting as the senior operational bridge between IQVIA and the customers clinical organization this leader anticipates evolving needs mitigates risks and drives alignment across complex matrix teams.


Responsibilities

Strategic Partnership Leadership

  • Serve as the senior operational liaison between IQVIA and the customers clinical development organization.

  • Lead the Preferred Provider Partnership shaping strategic resourcing models and identifying opportunities to expand collaboration.

  • Mobilize global IQVIA functions to anticipate and address evolving client needs.

  • Drive yearonyear organic growth customer market share expansion and sustained client satisfaction.

Operational Governance & Delivery Excellence

  • Chair/cochair Operational Governance Committees and oversee all operational escalations.

  • Ensure flawless delivery across Global Product Development consolidating resources sharing best practices and strengthening customer loyalty.

  • Lead program risk management across the customers development portfolio.

  • Track and optimize RDS/RWLP delivery performance in partnership with GBU teams.

Commercial & Financial Leadership

  • Support Sales and GBO on financial tracking LSFR and partnership opportunities.

  • Drive annual net revenues $100M at targeted profitability levels.

  • Apply strong financial acumen to pricing margins and strategic investment decisions.

People Leadership & CrossFunctional Influence

  • Lead and mentor global teams across Quality Data Management Lifecycle Safety and other functions.

  • Establish goals delegate effectively and elevate team capabilities.

  • Foster collaborative relationships with senior stakeholders internally and externally.

  • Orchestrate and steer internal teams to ensure alignment with customer strategy and IQVIA best practices.

Requirements

  • Deep expertise in Clinical Development and Clinical Operations.

  • Strong understanding of Pharma/Biotech business models and challenges.

  • 15/20 years experience in pharma biotech CRO or related fields (clinical ops commercial BD project management data management lab preclinical).

  • Proven track record in senior client management partnership development and influencing Csuite stakeholders.

  • Exceptional communication negotiation and criticalthinking skills.

  • Strong matrix leadership and cultural agility across global teams.

  • Demonstrated ability to deliver results aligned with customer and company expectations.

  • Solid financial analysis capabilities and strategic decisionmaking.

  • Ability to design and execute strategic and tactical customer plans.

Why Join

Those who join us become part of a recognized global leader still willing to challenge the status quo to improve patient care. You will have access to the most cutting-edge technology the largest data sets the best analytics tools and in our opinion some of the finest minds in the Healthcare industry.

You can drive your career at IQVIA and choose the path that best defines your development and success. With exposure across diverse geographies capabilities and vast therapeutic and information and technology areas you can seek opportunities to change and grow without boundaries.

We know that meaningful results require not only the right approach but also the right people. Regardless of your role we invite you to reimagine healthcare with us. You will have the opportunity to play an important part in helping our clients drive healthcare forward and ultimately improve human health outcomes.

Its an exciting time to join and reimagine whats possible in healthcare.

Moving healthcare forward. Together.

IQVIA is a strong advocate of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We believe that a work environment that embraces diversity will give us a competitive advantage in the global marketplace and enhance our success. We believe that an inclusive and respectful workplace culture fosters a sense of belonging among our employees builds a stronger team and allows individual employees the opportunity to maximize their personal potential.

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

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements misrepresentations or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application or termination of employment if discovered later in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.


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