Vice President, Immuno-Oncology & Cell and Gene Therapy

IQVIA•Durham, NC

10d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Entrepreneurial
Adaptable
Deeply passionate about advancing oncology innovation
Credibility and experience to lead operations in both CRO and biotech settings

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional teams
Influence high-impact decisions across complex clinical programs
Drive operations across a rapidly growing book of work
Serve as a trusted advisor to both internal stakeholders and external clients
Shape and grow our Immuno-Oncology and CAGT portfolio
Partner with biotech innovators to bring breakthrough therapies to patients faster