Senior Medical Strategy Lead, Clinical Development - Rheumatology (m/w/d)

QHR IQVIA Zagreb

Sourced from QHR IQVIA Zagreb's careers site · Posting last seen October 31, 2026

Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany Belgrade, Serbia remote Full time 5+ years exp Company has sponsored H-1B before Posted October 8, 2026
Job description

Job Overview

The Senior Medical Director provides strategic medical and scientific subject matter experience and expertise to IQVIA in the specialty/subspecialty or therapeutic area for which they have first hand knowledge informed by training, experience and expertise. They gain greater independence over time for various activities that include but are not necessarily limited to early engagement of potential customers, proposal development in response to RFPs, participation in client proposal bid defense meetings, medical director and subject matter expertise as a consultant throughout the research and development lifecycle and the duration of clinical trials, and/or as an independent customer solution. They collaborate across the organization to ensure that all of IQVIA's resources are fully leveraged in opportunities. Participation in thought leadership activities is highly encouraged.

 

Responsibilities - Essential Functions

  • Work independently of the therapeutic area head.
  • Demonstrate independence in strategic proposal development in conjunction with other members of the proposal development team.
  • Participate in client proposal bid defense meetings as a leader, medical director and subject matter expert.
  • Act as consultant throughout the research and development life cycle and the duration of clinical trials; and/or as a standalone independent customer solution.
  • Formulate clinical development plans and is responsible for the execution of the group strategy and leads the strategic direction of the Center of Excellence.

 

Required Education and Experience

  • Experience: Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience.
  • Knowledge: Requires exceptional business knowledge to drive results for the organization. Applies extensive business and industry expertise and provides organizational thought leadership.
  • At least 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry or a CRO setting. Candidates from a CRO background should have held a senior strategic role, demonstrating strong leadership capabilities and significant expertise in Rheumatology.

 

Education:

  • Terminal degree (MD) and training in Rheumatology.
  • Practical knowledge in leading and managing execution of processes, projects and tactics within the research and development therapeutic area.
  • Board Certified – Rheumatology

Travel Requirements

  • Occasional travel. Must be able to travel nationally or internationally at least 20% of the time.

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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.

Skills

  • pharmaceutical industry
  • CRO
  • senior strategic role
  • leadership
  • Rheumatology
  • MD
  • Rheumatology training
  • research and development process management
  • project management
  • Board Certified – Rheumatology
  • travel nationally or internationally at least 20% of the time
  • Clinical Development
  • Medical Strategy
  • Clinical Trials
About this role

Summary

Lead rheumatology clinical development strategy, proposals, client bid defenses, and medical consultation across research and clinical trials.

Job title

Senior Medical Strategy Lead, Clinical Development - Rheumatology (m/w/d)

Experience level

10+ years

Minimum experience

5+ years

Industry

healthcare

Location

Heinrich-von-Stephan-Siedlung, 60433 Frankfurt am Main-Frankfurt-Mitte-Nord · Remote

+ 21 more locations
  • Belgrade, Serbia · Remote
  • Vienna, Austria · Remote
  • Budapest, Hungary · Remote
  • Espoo, Finland · Remote
  • Dublin, Ireland · Remote
  • Munich, Germany · Remote
  • Remote
  • Sofia, Bulgaria · Remote
  • Athens, Greece · Remote
  • Ljubljana, Slovenia · Remote
  • London, UK · Remote
  • Bucharest, Romania · Remote
  • Madrid, Spain · Remote
  • Cambridge, UK · Remote
  • Lisbon, Portugal · Remote
  • Zaventem, Belgium · Remote
  • Manchester, UK · Remote
  • Prague, Czechia · Remote
  • Copenhagen, Denmark · Remote
  • Livingston, UK · Remote
  • Stockholm, Sweden · Remote

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Salary

Pay not disclosed by employer

Visa sponsorship

Company has sponsored H-1B before

Management role

Yes

Posting history
  1. Oct 8, 2026 First posted
  2. Oct 8, 2026 Live now

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