Job Overview
As a Therapeutic Strategy Director, you will serve as a subject matter expert across the full lifecycle of new business development and project delivery. You will lead the design of strategic, innovative, and operationally feasible solutions for complex global clinical studies and programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development of delivery strategies for large, complex, multi-region clinical studies (including mega studies)
- Partner with Sales, Medical, and Operations teams to win new business and achieve revenue targets
- Translate client needs into effective, competitive, and feasible clinical trial strategies
- Evaluate feasibility, risks, country/site selection, and patient recruitment strategies
- Develop and review project budgets aligned with pricing strategy and margin targets
- Support proposal development, client presentations, and bid defense meetings
- Ensure seamless handover of strategy to project delivery teams
- Monitor study progress and adjust strategies as needed
- Contribute to long-term business growth through cross-functional collaboration
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences (advanced degree preferred)
- 12+ years of global clinical research experience (including operational delivery or drug development)
- Strong knowledge of clinical trial design, GCP/ICH guidelines, and regulatory environment
- Proven experience in strategy development and client-facing roles
- Strong business acumen with budgeting, negotiation, and influencing skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, matrix environment and lead virtual teams
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 https://jobs.iqvia.com
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.
IQVIA North Sydney, New South Wales, AUS Office
8/141 Walker St, North Sydney, NSW, Australia, 2060
