Associate Director, Solution and Delivery Lead (SDL)

Job Title: Associate Director, Solution and Delivery Lead (SDL)

Job Location: London, Greater London, United Kingdom

Job Location Type: Remote

Job Contract Type: Full-time

Job Seniority Level:

Real World Evidence Solutions

Role Overview

TheAssociateDirector, Solution and Delivery Lead (SDL) serves as a strategic, scientific, and delivery leader within Real World Evidence (RWE) Solutions. This role is accountable for shaping client strategy, driving revenue growth, and ensuring high-quality delivery across complex, multi-offering RWE engagements. TheassociateSDL acts as a subject-matter expert and trusted advisor to clients, partnering closely with internal teams to design and deliver impactful, tailored evidence solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead RWE solution strategy, selling, and delivery oversight for RWE engagements.

• Drive RWE sales and revenue growth within key accounts, identifying and advancing cross-selling and upselling opportunities.

• Build and sustain senior-level (typically HQ-level) client relationships beyond active engagements to support early positioning and pipeline development for priority assets.

• Ensure high-quality, profitable delivery of client projects, leveraging delivery ownership to build long-term client trust.

• Apply deep knowledge of the IQVIA RWE portfolio to design integrated, client-specific solutions aligned with evidence needs.

• Mobilize the IQVIA expert network to deliver best-in-class solutioning and execution across therapeutic areas and methodologies.

• Lead development of customized proposals aligned to client evidence-generation needs and decision-making priorities.

• Act as a senior “green-pen holder” for RWE opportunities, ensuring scientific rigor, commercial viability, and delivery feasibility.

Core Competencies

• Strong stakeholder engagement, particularly across Medical Affairs, RWE, HEOR, Epidemiology, Safety, Market Access, and Commercial functions.

• Strategic mindset with the ability to anticipate risks, identify opportunities, and shape evidence strategies aligned with medical and commercial goals.

• Collaborative leadership style with a consultative, client-centric approach and strong internal influence.

• Proven execution focus, translating strategy into successful delivery through cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in a scientific discipline (e.g., life sciences, epidemiology, public health, biostatistics, or related field).

• Significant experience in Real World Evidence, Evidence Generation, or Healthcare Consulting, ideally within a global or matrixed organization.

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

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