Sr Counsel

IQVIA•Durham, NC

About The Position

Provides legal advice and counsel within IQVIA’s Research and Development Solutions (“R&DS”) and Real-World Solutions (“RWS”) Business Units, each of which operations on a global basis. Essential Functions Provides varied high-level legal assistance to R&DS and RWS in complying with laws, meeting business objectives, protecting assets and minimizing risks. Acting as navigator/triage support across the global legal department on higher value/complex/key strategic contracting escalations and development of novel/strategic business offerings (e.g., data privacy and/or rights frameworks) Provides general/escalation support to our R&DS and RWS contracting function Provides escalation/drafting support across a broad range of contracts with suppliers, customers, vendors and others, including clinical services, clinical technology, software-as-a-service and outsourced services agreements. Provides advice with respect to the protection and commercialization of IQVIA’s software and other intellectual property assets. Provides support to the business on a range of legal topics, and consults with legal department subject matters experts and outside counsel, as needed. Collaborates with and facilitates decision-making among multiple internal stakeholders. Engages in and leads process improvement and other projects, and collaborates with other team members on maintaining and creating templates, processes and policies. Conducts training. Supervises and coordinates engagements with outside counsel. Manages others where requested. 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 $125,300.00 - $349,000.00. 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.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (or equivalent) and an active license to practice law in applicable jurisdiction.
Minimum of eight (8) years in-house legal department, law firm and/or other relevant legal experience.
Effective organizational, planning, project management, communication, presentation, interpersonal, pragmatic problem-solving and influence skills.
Strong business acumen and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Ability to engage in complex problem solving, hard-working and results-orientated
Demonstrated ability to work creatively in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated sound judgment/decision-making skills.
Skilled in using MS Office Suite: MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and/or drug development process preferred.
Working knowledge of data protection, privacy, and related laws and regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides varied high-level legal assistance to R&DS and RWS in complying with laws, meeting business objectives, protecting assets and minimizing risks.
Acting as navigator/triage support across the global legal department on higher value/complex/key strategic contracting escalations and development of novel/strategic business offerings (e.g., data privacy and/or rights frameworks)
Provides general/escalation support to our R&DS and RWS contracting function
Provides escalation/drafting support across a broad range of contracts with suppliers, customers, vendors and others, including clinical services, clinical technology, software-as-a-service and outsourced services agreements.
Provides advice with respect to the protection and commercialization of IQVIA’s software and other intellectual property assets.
Provides support to the business on a range of legal topics, and consults with legal department subject matters experts and outside counsel, as needed.
Collaborates with and facilitates decision-making among multiple internal stakeholders.
Engages in and leads process improvement and other projects, and collaborates with other team members on maintaining and creating templates, processes and policies.
Conducts training.
Supervises and coordinates engagements with outside counsel.
Manages others where requested.