Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines.Strong business acumen including confidence with financial considerations, excellent negotiation and influencing skills, and comfort working in both sales and operational environments.Strong customer management skills and demonstrated ability to understand customer needs, have difficult conversations with internal/external stakeholders and customers, negotiate solutions and understand impacts on the overall program/portfolio.Strong leadership skills, ability to lead a virtual team in a matrix organization.Ability to work strategically to realize organizational and project goals, identifying and developing positive and compelling visions for the successful delivery of projects and taking account of a wide range of issues across, and related to, the projects and the organization.Strong presentation skills.Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including good command of English language (both written and spoken).Strong software and computer skills, including MS Office applications.Must have prior experience in the Clinical Research Organization (CRO) industry MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree in life sciences and relevant global clinical research experience (director level), including hands on operational delivery and/or drug development experience in the applicable therapeutic area (Internal Medicine/Immunology) At IQVIA, we believe that diversity, inclusion, and belonging empower our mission to accelerate innovation for a healthier world.
Your Profile Bachelor’s Degree (Engineering or Business Management or equivalent) or equivalent Purchasing experience; MBA preferred.Minimum of 3 -5 years practical knowledge and experience in Purchasing in a Manufacturing environmentAPICS or ISM Certification helpfulIndividual should be skilled in all facets of negotiations (preparation, execution, deal-closing)Strong analytical ability and a disciplined problem-solving approach.Computer proficiency and experience using Microsoft Office software. SAP experience strongly preferred.Ability to multi-task and prioritize while working in a deadline-driven environment.Effective management skills; plan, direct, organize, and control.Effective interpersonal skills resulting in the ability to create effective working relationships with a diverse group of personalities in a team environment.Ability to persuade and lead with facts and data with ability to adapt to, and to promote change.Effective communication skills: listening, writing, speaking and oral presentations.