Real World Evidence Solutions 

Role Overview 

The Associate Director, 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. The associate SDL 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.