What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Product Strategy position at IQVIA?
Wayne, United States of America | Full time | Hybrid | R1526975
Director, Product Strategy
About the Role
IQVIA is a global leader in advanced analytics, technology solutions, and clinical research, dedicated to improving healthcare outcomes. You’ll work alongside industry experts at the intersection of data, science, and decision‑making, with the ability to shape offerings that materially impact how healthcare organizations operate and innovate.
We are currently seeking a Director of Product Strategy to lead the strategic direction, commercialization approach, and lifecycle execution for a portfolio of IQVIA information‑based products and data solutions. This role is responsible for defining product vision, translating customer and market insights into actionable roadmaps, and partnering cross‑functionally to deliver high‑quality offerings that drive portfolio growth aligned to IQVIA’s broader business objectives.
The ideal candidate brings deep experience in pharmaceutical, life sciences, or IQVIA data products, strong product ownership judgment, and a proven ability to guide complex products from concept through launch and scale.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and evolve the product vision and strategy for assigned information offerings, aligning short‑ and long‑term roadmaps with business priorities
- Translate customer needs, market trends, and competitive insights into clear product requirements, value propositions, and revenue‑supported business cases
- Partner closely with product development, sales, services, and go‑to‑market teams to ensure offerings are built, priced, positioned, sold, and supported effectively
- Act as a subject matter expert and internal leader for assigned products, ensuring timely, high‑quality delivery to market
- Drive product release cycles using structured, agile‑informed methodologies
- Engage directly with customers and internal stakeholders to provide thought leadership on industry trends, data strategy, and best practices
- Evaluate competitive and complementary offerings in the market, including opportunities for partnership or expansion
- Ensure alignment between product capabilities, data assets, and commercial readiness across the product lifecycle
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred
- 15 years of experience defining, leading, and implementing customer‑centric business or data solutions within pharmaceutical, life sciences, or related sectors
- Experience working with vendors, sponsors, or service providers supporting clinical, commercial, or financial management solutions
- Proven ability to convert customer insight and market dynamics into scalable, value‑driven product strategies
- Demonstrated success partnering with senior stakeholders across product, commercial, and delivery organizations
- Strong strategic planning, communication, and influence skills; ability to simplify complex concepts for diverse audiences
- Experience operating within or alongside agile product development environments
- Recognized internally or externally as a thought leader within the pharmaceutical or healthcare data ecosystem
What Success Looks Like
- Clear product strategies that resonate with customers and internal teams
- Well‑defined, executable roadmaps that balance innovation, data readiness, and commercial impact
- Strong cross‑functional alignment and accountability from concept through launch
- Products that successfully meet market needs, support revenue growth, and reinforce IQVIA’s leadership position
Please Note: You must reside within the country where this role is posted in order to be eligible for this remote position.
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
IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.
The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $107,900.00 - $300,800.00. 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.Salary : $107,900 - $300,800