As a US Health Communications Group Lead you will be responsible for setting the overall direction and vision for the agencies and driving all aspects of the operations to ensure successful P&L management. You will develop and implement strategies to drive business growth, identify and define agency-specific remits, build IQVIA’s communications presence externally, grow senior client relationships, ensure operational effectiveness, manage shared resources across agencies, and head up a leadership team and wider talented team of professionals. Your impact will reach beyond the Communications practice, through collaboration with IQVIA teams dedicated to Medical Affairs, Real World Evidence and Commercialization as part of a seamless support for our clients’ assets and brands. **Accountabilities** _Strategy setting and market building_ + Maintain strong knowledge of the US and global communications trends across services including scientific narrative, asset/brand strategy, creative, publications, medical education, omnichannel, etc. and utilize trends to maintain a competitive edge. + Drive the development and deployment of communications strategy for US domestic customers and US-based global headquarters. + Drive accelerated growth by leading agency-specific and company-wide initiatives. + Work with leaders across IQVIA to ensure optimization and maximal conversion of new business opportunities. + Deliver market-shaping thought leadership through conference presence, webinars, client workshops, white papers/blogs, and other channels that engage clients. + Build and maintain external stakeholder relationships to promote IQVIA market positioning and expand client engagements. + Identify and frame acquisition opportunities to meet gaps in the communications practice offerings and/or therapy areas. _Client leadership, project delivery and operations_ + Build and maintain strong rapport with clients, fostering long-term relationships and identifying additional opportunities for organic growth. + Consult with customers to fully understand their needs to shape and oversee high quality global / enterprise proposals to address these needs. + Engage closely cross-functional IQVIA teams to ensure the full complement of IQVIA’s capabilities and solutions reach customers. + Manage overall multi-agency P&L. + Ensure that individual-agency and group sales and delivery targets are met through the identification of new business opportunities in collaboration with IQVIA business development teams. + Oversee a group of shared services including production, logistics management, digital services, QC/editorial, operations and junior medical writing to support agency-specific needs and maximize scaling. + Manage the use of external vendors. + Identify and implement innovative solutions and strategies to drive operational efficiencies and sustainability. **People Leadership and Capabilities Building** + Set the direction and working culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning for the agency senior leadership team. + Manage direct reports and engage in coaching, mentoring and the development of employees as well as participating in recruitment activities. + Develop and maintain a positive and ethical work environment to attract, retain and develop a diverse and high-performing team. + Expand capabilities and capacity of agencies by leverage analytics and generative AI tools. **Desired Skills and Experience** + Minimum 15-20 years’ experience in medical communications, healthcare marketing, or scientific agency. + Bachelor’s degree required, preferably with emphasis in Marketing, Business, or Science. Master’s degree preferred. + Demonstrable track record in leading multiple agencies + Leadership experience in healthcare communications with focus on scientific services, data, technology, and analytics / AIML + Deep knowledge of medical affairs and commercial pharmaceutical stakeholders, gained through experience. + Intellectual courage and determination to devise and implement strategies and solutions critical to patients, clients and IQVIA, even in the face of challenges. + Proven ability to advance ambiguous or conceptual ideas and engage multiple stakeholders, internal and clients, to decision points. + Leadership experience in complex organizations with demonstrated results in aligning people without formal reporting relationships. + Managing teams to deliver client work to high quality and standards. + A track record of driving and running US/global deals. + A track record of thought leadership, publications, and public speaking. + Knowledge of consulting methods, tools, techniques, including the ability to develop clear storylines and business cases. IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $208,200.00 - $425,200.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits. IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create connections that accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments. Everything we do is part of a journey to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. To get there, we seek out diverse talent with curious minds and a relentless commitment to innovation and impact. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of helping customers improve the lives of patients everywhere. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us. EEO Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled