Senior Medical Strategy Lead, Dermatology

The IQVIA Dermatology Center of Excellence, a hub of Dermatology clinical innovation, is looking for exceptional Board-Certified physicians to join our team as a Medical Strategy Lead to help us expand our Dermatology portfolio and advance this dynamic and rapidly expanding area of clinical development.The Dermatology Medical Strategy Lead is a subject matter expert with experience in clinical research and clinical trials who will be a champion for weight loss trials across IQVIA.The key remit of the role is drive growth of the IQVIA Dermatology portfolio through scientific and clinical expertise. The Medical Strategy Lead will be charged with using his / her clinical, scientific, and operational knowledge to harness the vast IQVIA data and clinical trial resources to develop innovative, data-driven, and patient-centered solutions for Dermatology trials.The Medical Strategy Lead will provide senior clinical and scientific expertise to allIQVIA divisions as requested and will collaborate closely with indication-specific teams to develop integrated strategies for Dermatology. The Medical Strategy Lead will also be responsible for early engagement business development activities, providing scientific knowledge and expertise to guide sponsors.As a subject matter expert, the Medical Strategy Lead will drive thought leadership activities including presentations, publications, and interactions with the medical scientific community.RESPONSIBILITIESAccountable and responsible for creating innovative, evidence-based, and patient-centered delivery strategies and solutions for Dermatology trials or studies, addressing the specific needs and challenges of each customer.In partnership with Indication-Specific Medical Strategy, Operations, Sales, and other functions, responsible for award of strategic and tactical new business to achieve annual Gross New Business targets. Responsible for the inclusion of dermatology trial elements into proposals.Provide scientific, clinical, and operational advice to internal stakeholders developing proposals : this may include, but is not limited to, providing the strategy to protocol design / clinical development plan, mining data to address important clinical questions relevant to the study, reviewing the protocol for scientific / regulatory soundness and feasibility, identification of target site and principal investigator profiles, anticipated patient recruitment, standard of care and competitive landscape.Support preparation of customer and bid defense meetings, e.g. training and preparation of the assigned project team; provide specific content; ensure presentation focus and content effectively conveys strategy. Attends and presents at customer meeting, or bid defense or partnership meetings, as required.Participates in strategic business development activities including presentations to prospective clients and professional meetings.Maintains awareness of industry pipeline and scientific and business landscape; supports due diligence research of the Metabolic landscape.REQUIREMENTSScientific and Research Qualifications and ExperienceBoard Certified Dermatologist. Medical degree from an accredited and internationally recognized school is required5 years and above of clinical research relevant experience in a CRO or pharmaRobust and current knowledge of scientific, clinical, regulatory, commercial and competitive landscape in DermatologyExcellent skills in providing consultation and advice on multiple assignments are required, as well as initiative and flexibility.In depth knowledge of, and skill in applying, applicable clinical research regulatory requirements; e.g. Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelinesDemonstrated ability to understand customer needs, have difficult conversations with internal / external stakeholders and customers, negotiate solutions and understand impacts on the overall offeringStrong clinical research skills and commitment to evidence-based and patient-centered clinical developmentProfessional SkillsExcellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills; fluent in written and spoken English.Strong leadership; able to work independently and lead virtual teams in matrix organizations.Strategic, innovative thinker with solid business acumen and negotiation skills; comfortable in sales and operations.Flexible in ambiguous situations; willing to support multiple therapeutic areas.Tech-savvy; proficient in using databases, applications, and online tools for research and decision-making.Skilled at making informed decisions with limited data and clarifying complex information to drive results.Interpersonal SkillsBuilds and maintains strong relationships with colleagues, managers, and clients; positive and receptive to feedback.Effective mentor and trainer; promotes learning and knowledge sharing.IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. 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