IQVIA
Director, Innovation and Strategic Solutions
IQVIA, Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27703
As the Director of Innovation and Strategic Solutions, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our clinical trial management systems (CTMS) and driving innovation within the life sciences industry.
Responsibilities
Business Acumen: Understand the organization’s goals, financial constraints, and competitive landscape. Analyze market trends, customer needs, and industry dynamics, with a specific focus on the life sciences industry. Portfolio Strategy and Alignment: Define and execute the strategic direction for the CTMS product portfolio. Ensure alignment with RDS business goals, technology roadmaps, and organizational priorities. Formulate long-term plans aligned with business objectives, including the development of the next-generation CTMS platform to execute clinical trials in 5+ years. Product Roadmap and Prioritization: Develop a comprehensive product roadmap considering RDS’s complex ecosystem. Prioritize initiatives based on business impact, resource availability, and market dynamics. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (engineering, data science, operations, etc.). Engage with RDS leadership, business units, internal and external partners. Vendor Management and Build-vs-Buy Strategy: Evaluate external solutions (vendor products) against internal development (build) options. Make informed decisions based on cost, scalability, integration, and strategic fit. Negotiate contracts, pricing, and service-level agreements. Assess vendor stability and support capabilities. Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Identify risks related to technology choices, dependencies, and market shifts. Implement risk mitigation strategies. Performance Metrics and KPIs: Define measurable KPIs for product success. Regularly assess performance against targets. Change Management and Adoption: Drive adoption of new tools and technologies across RDS. Communicate the rationale behind decisions to stakeholders. Educational Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree typically in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Life Sciences, Business, or Engineering. Experience: Product management experience in pharmaceutical or healthcare industry; experience managing complex product portfolios with interdependencies; strong understanding of CTMS products from both a technology and business perspective; understanding of ICH E6 (R3) guidelines and their impact on clinical trials, including emphasis on flexibility, risk-based quality management, and the integration of advanced data governance. Skills and Competencies: Strategic thinking; market research and analysis; data privacy and compliance (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA); technical understanding of software development, APIs, and integration; change management; negotiation and vendor management; communication and collaboration; AI and machine learning proficiency. Attributes: Adaptability; analytical mindset; strategic vision. About IQVIA
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 the IQVIA jobs site (https://jobs.iqvia.com). IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law. Learn more at the IQVIA equal opportunity page (https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe). The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $118,100.00 – $328,800.00. 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). Depending 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.
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Business Acumen: Understand the organization’s goals, financial constraints, and competitive landscape. Analyze market trends, customer needs, and industry dynamics, with a specific focus on the life sciences industry. Portfolio Strategy and Alignment: Define and execute the strategic direction for the CTMS product portfolio. Ensure alignment with RDS business goals, technology roadmaps, and organizational priorities. Formulate long-term plans aligned with business objectives, including the development of the next-generation CTMS platform to execute clinical trials in 5+ years. Product Roadmap and Prioritization: Develop a comprehensive product roadmap considering RDS’s complex ecosystem. Prioritize initiatives based on business impact, resource availability, and market dynamics. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (engineering, data science, operations, etc.). Engage with RDS leadership, business units, internal and external partners. Vendor Management and Build-vs-Buy Strategy: Evaluate external solutions (vendor products) against internal development (build) options. Make informed decisions based on cost, scalability, integration, and strategic fit. Negotiate contracts, pricing, and service-level agreements. Assess vendor stability and support capabilities. Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Identify risks related to technology choices, dependencies, and market shifts. Implement risk mitigation strategies. Performance Metrics and KPIs: Define measurable KPIs for product success. Regularly assess performance against targets. Change Management and Adoption: Drive adoption of new tools and technologies across RDS. Communicate the rationale behind decisions to stakeholders. Educational Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree typically in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Life Sciences, Business, or Engineering. Experience: Product management experience in pharmaceutical or healthcare industry; experience managing complex product portfolios with interdependencies; strong understanding of CTMS products from both a technology and business perspective; understanding of ICH E6 (R3) guidelines and their impact on clinical trials, including emphasis on flexibility, risk-based quality management, and the integration of advanced data governance. Skills and Competencies: Strategic thinking; market research and analysis; data privacy and compliance (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA); technical understanding of software development, APIs, and integration; change management; negotiation and vendor management; communication and collaboration; AI and machine learning proficiency. Attributes: Adaptability; analytical mindset; strategic vision. About IQVIA
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 the IQVIA jobs site (https://jobs.iqvia.com). IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law. Learn more at the IQVIA equal opportunity page (https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe). The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $118,100.00 – $328,800.00. 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). Depending 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.
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