Medical Strategy Lead, Oncology (Home-Based)

Overview

In this role you drive scientific and clinical input for hematology-oncology projects at IQVIA, guiding proposals, clinical development plans, and lifecycle support as an internal SME. You engage early with clients, contribute to bid discussions, and support thought leadership and scientific dissemination. You work with cross-functional teams to align medical strategy with business goals and stay abreast of latest oncologic advances. This position offers impact across development stages and client engagements within a global services context.

Responsabilità

Provide scientific and clinical guidance for proposals, including protocol design, development plans, mechanism of action insights, and feasibility assessments

Support client meetings, early engagement, bid defense, and governance discussions to advance IQVIA goals

Mentor and prepare project teams to align execution with medical understanding and strategic considerations

Stay current with hematology and oncology literature to inform project work

Collaborate with Business Development, Operations, and other centers of excellence to integrate medical strategy across the organization

Act as internal and external consultant across R&D lifecycle and clinical trials to guide sponsors and project teams

Advise sponsors on clinical development and scientific rationale to address clinical questions and optimize study design

Provide clinical and scientific expertise to ensure regulatory soundness and feasibility of study protocols

Identify target sites and investigator profiles, anticipated recruitment, and standards of care within competitive landscapes

Support governance and post-award transition activities to sustain project relevance and impact

Requisiti fondamentali

MD in Oncology with hematology training (solid tumor experience is a plus)

Minimum 5–7 years of relevant experience

At least 3 years outside training period in biopharmaceutical industry

Practical knowledge of leading and managing R&D processes and projects

Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills

Innovative and strategic thinker

Strong business acumen and negotiation abilities

Clinical development planning

Protocol design and scientific/regulatory review

Data mining and interpretation for clinical questions