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IQVIA

Medical Director, Medical & Scientific Communications

IQVIA

Lead / Staff / Principal

$134,300 – $374,300

Listed on IQVIA’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.

What this role is

A senior scientific leader role at a healthcare communications firm overseeing medical strategy, client partnerships, and team development across multiple therapeutic areas. This suits experienced pharmaceutical or medical affairs professionals ready to balance strategic direction with hands-on scientific work.

Our summary, not IQVIA’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

What they ask for

Required

  • PhD, PharmD, MD, or equivalent advanced degree
  • Significant experience in medical affairs, medical communications, or pharmaceutical industry
  • Proven success leading and developing scientific teams
  • Ability to oversee multiple complex projects while maintaining quality
  • Strong client management and stakeholder engagement experience
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving alignment
  • Business acumen including resource planning and organizational growth
  • Exceptional communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills

Nice to have

  • Strategic thinker who translates scientific insights into client solutions
  • Comfortable operating at both strategic and tactical levels
  • Effective at influencing without direct authority
  • Passionate about talent development and scientific excellence
  • Thrives in collaborative, matrixed environments

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