Vice President, US Health Communications Group

Vice President, US Health Communications Group IQVIA’s Health Communications Group aims to harness the power of science, data, and creativity to support clients to develop and deliver communications that advance health and improve lives. We are guided by our vision to serve as the most impactful agencies to drive healthcare forward and strive to raise the standard for excellence in global healthcare communications. We are strategic thinkers, innovative technologists, deep subject matter experts, therapeutic area specialists, and data evangelists who are passionate about driving better performance in healthcare. We work with corporate, medical affairs, brand, and commercial teams across life science and other healthcare organizations, offering a full suite of services from public relations to scientific communications to creative. The Role As the Vice President, US Health Communications you will be responsible for setting the overall direction and vision for the agencies and driving all aspects of the operations to ensure successful P&L management. You will develop and implement strategies to drive business growth, identify and define agency-specific remits, build IQVIA’s communications presence externally, grow senior client relationships, ensure operational effectiveness, manage shared resources across agencies, and head up a leadership team and wider talented team of professionals. Accountabilities Strategy setting and market building Maintain strong knowledge of the US and global communications trends across services including scientific narrative, asset/brand strategy, creative, publications, medical education, omnichannel, etc. and utilize trends to maintain a competitive edge. Drive the development and deployment of communications strategy for US domestic customers and US-based global headquarters. Drive accelerated growth by leading agency-specific and company-wide initiatives. Work with leaders across IQVIA to ensure optimization and maximal conversion of new business opportunities. Deliver market-shaping thought leadership through conference presence, webinars, client workshops, white papers/blogs, and other channels that engage clients. Build and maintain external stakeholder relationships to promote IQVIA market positioning and expand client engagements. Identify and frame acquisition opportunities to meet gaps in the communications practice offerings and/or therapy areas. Client leadership, project delivery and operations Build and maintain strong rapport with clients, fostering long-term relationships and identifying additional opportunities for organic growth. Consult with customers to fully understand their needs to shape and oversee high quality global / enterprise proposals to address these needs. Engage closely cross-functional IQVIA teams to ensure the full complement of IQVIA’s capabilities and solutions reach customers. Manage overall multi-agency P&L. Ensure that individual-agency and group sales and delivery targets are met through the identification of new business opportunities in collaboration with IQVIA business development teams. Oversee a group of shared services including production, logistics management, digital services, QC/editorial, operations and junior medical writing to support agency-specific needs and maximize scaling. Manage the use of external vendors. Identify and implement innovative solutions and strategies to drive operational efficiencies and sustainability. People Leadership and Capabilities Building Set the direction and working culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning for the agency senior leadership team. Manage direct reports and engage in coaching, mentoring and the development of employees as well as participating in recruitment activities. Develop and maintain a positive and ethical work environment to attract, retain and develop a diverse and high-performing team. Expand capabilities and capacity of agencies by leveraging analytics and generative AI tools. Desired Skills and Experience Education Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline and 15+ years of related experience, advanced degree preferred. Experience 15+ years’ experience in a combination of life science and medical communications in an agency organizational model required. Strategic business and agency awareness and the ability to translate emerging agency trends relevant to the organization. Prior experience in a senior management role leading an agency team; global remit preferred. Demonstrable track record in leading multiple agencies. Proven success as a data-centric, innovative, business-minded, highly strategic executive with experience in consulting and/or medical communications. Experience developing new business models, introducing innovations, and leading change. Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate complex information into compelling, logical, and relevant narratives for executives, peers, customers, and partners. A track record of success in attracting, developing, and motivating top talent from inside and outside of the organization, mentoring, coaching and growing others. Strong business and financial acumen. Knowledge of industry, client, and competitive trends in Medical Affairs/Commercial pharmaceutical industry. Consultative mindset with enthusiasm for delivering first-in-class solutions to clients; demonstrated strategic thinking, planning and change management skills. Leadership experience with communication agencies with focus on scientific services, data, technology, and analytics / AIML. Intellectual courage and determination to devise and implement strategies and solutions critical to patients, clients and IQVIA. A track record of thought leadership, publications, and public speaking. 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. 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.

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