Vice President, Immuno-Oncology & Cell and Gene Therapy

IQVIA

Chicago, IL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$173,600–$483,600 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Biology, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Business Skills, Cancer, Clinical Practices/Protocols, Clinical Research, Communication Skills, Contract Research Organization (CRO), Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Drug Development, English Language, Entrepreneurship, Financial Management, Financial Projections, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), Gene Therapy, Healthcare, ICH Regulations, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Medical Treatment, Negotiation Skills, Oncology, Operational Strategy, Patient Care, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Improvement, Project Tracking, Quality Metrics, Regulatory Requirements, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
23 days ago
At IQVIA Biotech, we are redefining what’s possible in clinical development—and our **VP, Immuno-Oncology and Cell and Gene Therapy (CAGT)** role is at the forefront of that transformation. This is a highly **dynamic, strategic leadership position** designed for a visionary expert who thrives at the intersection of science, innovation, and operational execution. As Vice President, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and growing our Immuno-Oncology and CAGT portfolio, partnering with biotech innovators to bring breakthrough therapies to patients faster. You will lead cross-functional teams, influence high-impact decisions across complex clinical programs, drive operations across a rapidly growing book of work, and serve as a trusted advisor to both internal stakeholders and external clients. We are seeking a leader with a **deep grounding in both CRO and biotech environments** —someone who understands the agility and urgency of biotech, combined with the operational rigor and scalability of a CRO. Your experience allows you to anticipate client needs, navigate evolving scientific landscapes, and deliver tailored, high-quality solutions in a fast-paced, ever-changing setting. **What makes this role exciting:** **Dynamic scope:** **No two days are the same—you’ll engage across strategy, operations, client engagement, and scientific leadership.** **Industry impact:** **Work directly on cutting-edge immuno-oncology and CAGT therapies that are reshaping cancer treatment.** **Collaborative influence:** **Partner with world-class scientists, clinicians, and biotech leaders globally.** **Growth mindset:** **Help expand IQVIA Biotech’s Immuno-Oncology and CAGT capabilities and footprint as the market evolves.** This role is ideally suited for someone who is **entrepreneurial, adaptable, and deeply passionate about advancing oncology innovation** , with the credibility and experience to lead operations in both **CRO and biotech settings** . If you are energized by complexity, driven by purpose, and ready to make a meaningful impact in Immuno-Oncology and CAGT space, this is your opportunity to lead at scale. **Qualifications** • Bachelor's Degree Life sciences or related field required • Requires an experienced clinical operations leader, with greater than 15 years clinical research experience in GCP and drug development including 10 years of leadership experience including multi-regional and global focus or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. • Experience and knowledge obtained through advanced education, combined with operational and strategic experience. Demonstrable people leadership skills coupled with the ability to motivate teams and lead by example. Leading in a complex environment, whilst being flexible and agile to changing needs are critical success factors. • Requires advanced business knowledge, general management and leadership capability to lead business or functional teams. • Business Acumen - High degree of business acumen, coupled with the ability to drive productivity and achieve financial goals, whilst quality & delivery is maintained. Drive innovation, process improvement and adoption of innovative technologies as part of Core. Balance operational and strategic priorities, with an ability to think/act strategically, establishing a vision, execution and adjustment. • Financial management - Knowledge of clinical research financial parameters and project financial tracking and accounting methods. • Therapeutic expertise - In depth knowledge of, and skill in applying, applicable clinical research regulatory requirements i.e., Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines In depth technical and/or therapeutic expertise and knowledge of study, project and drug development processes. • Communication skills - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including strong command of English language. Strong presentation skills. • People leadership - Highly effective team leadership skills. Strong influencing and negotiation skills. • Customer Management - Excellent customer service skills: active listening, assertive communication, ability to compromise, influence and achieve win-win outcomes. • Collaboration - Sound judgment and decision-making skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients. Proven ability to work through others in a global matrix environment to deliver results to the appropriate quality and timeline metrics. • IT literate - Strong software and computer skills, including MS Office applications. 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 $173,600.00 - $483,600.00. 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

About the Company

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IQVIA

IQVIA™ is The Human Data Science Company™, focused on using data and science to help healthcare clients find better solutions for their patients. Formed through the merger of IMS Health and Quintiles, IQVIA offers a broad range of solutions that harness advances in healthcare information, technology, analytics and human ingenuity to drive healthcare forward. Healthcare is an industry designed to help humans. As a global community, we continuously invest and commit to advancing human health. To deliver value and real outcomes. To rise to the challenge to find the next breakthrough by making the most of increasingly limited resources. We are inspired by the potential and propelled by the possibilities. We share the vision to drive healthcare forward. To see how we can help accelerate progress and achievements. Others are developing these medical breakthroughs. We do our part by using breakthroughs in insights, technology and human intelligence to reimagine and deliver ways to help make them a reality. It’s bigger than better clinical trials. Or advances in technologies and analytics. Or faster insights. It’s about exploring a new path to better health outcomes via Human Data Science. It’s about harnessing the power of the IQVIA CORE™ to channel the insights, commercial and scientific depth, and executional expertise that drive maximum value for our customers. Motivated by the industry we help, we’re committed to providing solutions that enable life sciences companies to innovate with confidence, maximize opportunities, and, ultimately, drive human health outcomes forward.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1982
WEBSITE
https://www.iqvia.com/