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IQVIA

Runs drug trials and sells health data to pharma

Director Regulatory Affairs

Regulatory & Quality (Life Sciences)Posted on Nov 10
Full-timeDurham, NC, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree or master's degree in Lifescience or a related discipline is required.
  • At least 8 years of regulatory experience, including 6 years of management experience, is required.
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of professional-grade responsibilities, skills, and abilities sufficient to guide staff is required.
  • Line management experience with demonstrated success in developing, engaging, and managing the performance of senior staff is required.
  • Advanced negotiating and influencing skills, with the ability to identify and resolve issues using a flexible and adaptable approach, are required.
  • The ability to remain calm, assertive, and diplomatic in challenging interactions with customers and staff is required.
  • Awareness of issues outside the business function and the ability to demonstrate confidence and authority within the remit are required.
  • The ability to communicate the Regulatory Strategic Plan and help others understand and value their role in it is required.
  • The ability to work effectively with senior management and remain motivated and enthusiastic during change and pressure situations is required.
  • Financial awareness is required.
  • Strong software and computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications, are required.
  • Applicable certifications and licenses required by the relevant country, state, or regulatory bodies are required.

Responsibilities

  • Manage staff in accordance with organizational policies and applicable regulations, including planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance and guiding professional development; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing employee relations issues and resolving problems; and approving human resources actions, including salary administration.
  • Manage team resources and delegate tasks according to skill level.
  • Evaluate workload, quality, and metrics through regular review and reporting of findings.
  • Collaborate with operational colleagues to manage project- and team-related challenges.
  • Contribute to discussions on regional business strategy implementation and implement regional and global objectives as appropriate.
  • Ensure staff understand regional and global objectives and have a positive impression of the strategy.
  • Lead strategic initiatives and develop implementation plans.
  • Take full financial responsibility and accountability for one or more Regulatory Affairs sites, monitoring site growth and performance.
  • Undertake risk analysis and manage outcomes as appropriate.
  • Manage meetings and expectations with Regulatory Agencies and/or groups within IQVIA.
  • Deliver strategic regulatory and/or technical consultancy on projects as applicable.
  • Lead bid defense strategy and planning as applicable.
  • Lead or chair conference sessions on Regulatory Affairs or related topics and deliver presentations to broad audiences.

Desired Qualifications

  • Act as Project Manager for a large, complex, stand-alone project or program involving several regulatory or technical deliverables and/or regions and operations, as applicable.

About the Company

IQVIA

Runs drug trials and sells health data to pharma

IQVIA runs clinical trials for drug, biotech and medical device companies and sells them the health data, software and analytics they use to develop and market treatments. Its research arm designs studies, recruits trial sites and patients, and manages trials through to regulatory filing. Its commercial arm sells market data, consulting and software that pharma sales and marketing teams use to plan product launches. Clients pay through multi-year service contracts and data and software subscriptions. IQVIA was formed in 2016 when clinical research firm Quintiles merged with health data company IMS Health, and it is based in Durham, North Carolina.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Durham, NC
Founded
1998

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