Job Description

Director, Connected Devices Strategic Solutions Lead



Primary Location: Durham, North Carolina, United States Additonal Locations: Reading, United Kingdom Full time R1199043 Date Posted: 04/06/2021

Job description

Summary:

Connected Devices is one of the most dynamic and interesting areas within the Clinical Research industry. The identification, strategy and management of various devices and their data ingestion modalities in order to meet the endpoint goals of our customers is ever challenging and exciting. This highly visible business unit is closely connected to other trial delivery teams within IQVIA. We work closely with technology partners and our sponsor partners to help speed therapies to market in a global network. We seek highly motivated and accountable people looking for opportunities to impact the business and be part of the solution. At IQVIA, we look at individuals with a focus on continuous learning and career development

Purpose:

Direct, supervise and oversee the project management and project Purpose:
This role requires primarily to evaluate new digital health solutions for connected devices market which is in line with the strategic focus of the Connected Devices team. Work in close collaboration with other stakeholders including but not limited to Sponsors, Business Development team, IT teams, Delivery teams within CD business, Therapeutic area leads, IQVIA Connected Health Forum and other teams within IQVIA.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible to evaluate new digital health solutions for connected devices market which is in line with the strategic focus of the Connected Devices team
Responsible to develop the new service offerings for connected devices and or create the operational workflow for new devices. Ensure implementation of end to end workflow for new solutions which are in sync with the needs of the study/program and internal or external stakeholders
Responsible to work with Vendors, Finance, and other internal stakeholders to create the entire offering including standard proposal, SOPs, study templates and initial budget and rate cards
Responsible to provide subject matter expertise on connected devices solutions strategy keeping in mind the operational aspect of existing platforms and technologies already in use in addition to maintain an awareness of industry benchmarks and new technologies in connected device domain
Ensure consistent and outstanding quality against department deliverables. Play a lead role in all key issues related to quality management and process improvement
Manage customer relationships, attending client meetings to understand client expectations regarding various projects and present the operational aspects of Connected Devices team
Manage the standard operating procedures of the department and ensure compliance with ICH GCP guidelines.
Oversee the maintenance, review and validation of Quality Control procedures
Plan for and manage assets for team members (software, hardware, space, supplies). This to be done in coordination with support functions. i.e. IT for hardware, admin for space and supplies etc.
Liaise with Business Development to give timely inputs regarding the feasibility of all new proposals going out to clients
Responsible to retire offerings that are no longer applicable to the connected devices team

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of FDA (Food and Drug Administration) guidelines and their impact on the operations

Good team leadership skills

Good ability to prioritize, schedule and organize

Good problem-solving skills

Excellent customer service skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Basic Knowledge of computers preferably Microsoft Office Excel and Microsoft Office Word

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's Degree Life sciences or related discipline Req

10 years of relevant experience, including experience establishing and managing a high-quality department/core team Req Or

Equivalent combination of education, training and experience Req

* LI-Remote

At IQVIA, we believe in pushing the boundaries of human science and data science to make the biggest impact possible to help our customers create a healthier world. The advanced analytics, technology solutions and contract research services we provide to the life sciences industry are made possible by our 67,000+ employees around the world who apply their insight, curiosity and intellectual courage every step of the way. Learn more at jobs.iqvia.com.

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