Strategic Initiatives Director, IQVIA Technologies Global Delivery

Company: IQVIA
Location: Plymouth
Posted on: September 15, 2020

Job Description:

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 .

IQVIA is an EEO Employer - Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled

IQVIA, Inc. provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to submit an application for employment or otherwise participate in the application process should contact IQVIA's Talent Acquisition team at workday_recruiting@iqvia.com to arrange for such an accommodation.

At IQVIA, we have a vision. Where every healthcare decision is based on evidence. Where data science and human science come together to improve global health. Where new and creative solutions aren't just possible - they are expected.

Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us. It takes insight, curiosity, and intellectual courage to transform healthcare. The 56,000+ employees of the IQVIA family of companies, including Q2 Solutions, are reimagining a world without the consequences of disease. We are brave minds bringing powerful ideas to reality. At IQVIA, you can truly make an impact in an environment where you're supported to succeed. Job Information

IQVIA Strategic Initiatives Director, IQVIA Technologies Global Delivery in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania

Job Description SummaryThe Strategic Initiatives Director is a new role with responsibility for leading key initiatives aimed at increasing our organizational maturity, operational effectiveness and development of new capabilities to support the evolving product portfolio. In this highly-visible role, you will partner with the VP of Tech Solutions Global Delivery and members of the TSGD leadership team to define and advance these objectives.

Responsibilities

As the Global Delivery Strategic Initiatives Director, you will:

* Lead key strategic initiatives impacting the performance of the Global Delivery team (financial & operational KPIs, internal stakeholder, employee & customer satisfaction)

* Design, plan and manage the execution of organizational transformation initiatives

* Define and manage project scope, timelines and deliverables for each project and map out interdependencies across other projects and functions

* Develop actionable recommendations by soliciting stakeholder input and synthesizing operational data to generate meaningful insights

* Prepare and/or deliver well-crafted presentations / communications to senior executive audiences and other stakeholder groups

* Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across multiple departments and Business Units

Skills & Experience

* 10+ years in management consulting, corporate strategy, project management or equivalent

* Extensive experience leading operating model, organization design and/or process improvement initiatives

* A proven change agent with experience leading transformation for individual teams and organization-wide initiatives

* Highly analytical, with ability to use the power of data combined with industry knowledge to develop insights that challenge and influence the business

* Excellent communicator who can simplify complex concepts or data into easily understood narratives adapted for various audiences

* Excellent organizational skills - structured approach and capable of managing competing numerous work streams simultaneously

* Thrives in a fast-paced environment and able to match stakeholder expectations to urgently deliver exceptional results

* Understanding of SaaS business model

* Working knowledge of technology delivery organizations, implementation and support models preferred

* Works effectively in a remote environment and across geographies / cultures

* Demonstrates strong intellectual curiosity; always seeking new approaches and challenging the organization to new levels of success

* Fluency in English required

* Bachelor's Degree required, MBA a plus

* Flexible, periodic travel for internal meetings

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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 .

IQVIA is an EEO Employer - Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled

IQVIA, Inc. provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to submit an application for employment or otherwise participate in the application process should contact IQVIA's Talent Acquisition team at workday_recruiting@iqvia.com to arrange for such an accommodation.

At IQVIA, we have a vision. Where every healthcare decision is based on evidence. Where data science and human science come together to improve global health. Where new and creative solutions aren't just possible - they are expected.

Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us. It takes insight, curiosity, and intellectual courage to transform healthcare. The 56,000+ employees of the IQVIA family of companies, including Q2 Solutions, are reimagining a world without the consequences of disease. We are brave minds bringing powerful ideas to reality. At IQVIA, you can truly make an impact in an environment where you're supported to succeed.

Apply Now * 10+ years in management consulting, corporate strategy, project management or equivalent

* Extensive experience leading operating model, organization design and/or process improvement initiatives

* A proven change agent with experience leading transformation for individual teams and organization-wide initiatives

* Highly analytical, with ability to use the power of data combined with industry knowledge to develop insights that challenge and influence the business

* Excellent communicator who can simplify complex concepts or data into easily understood narratives adapted for various audiences

* Excellent organizational skills - structured approach and capable of managing competing numerous work streams simultaneously

* Thrives in a fast-paced environment and able to match stakeholder expectations to urgently deliver exceptional results

* Understanding of SaaS business model

* Working knowledge of technology delivery organizations, implementation and support models preferred

* Works effectively in a remote environment and across geographies / cultures

* Demonstrates strong intellectual curiosity; always seeking new approaches and challenging the organization to new levels of success

* Fluency in English required

* Bachelor's Degree required, MBA a plus

* Flexible, periodic travel for internal meetings

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