**Role Overview** The Associate Director, Strategic Initiatives is a new role with responsibility for leading key initiatives aimed at increasing our organizational maturity, operational effectiveness, and development of capabilities to support the Real World Solutions (RWS) Global Operations plan of record. In this highly visible role, you will partner with members across the RWS leadership teams to define and advance these goals. **Responsibilities** As the Associate Director, Strategic Initiatives, you will report to and work closely with the Snr Director Efficiency, Quality Management & Technology and members of the leadership teams to: + Lead key strategic initiatives impacting the performance of the RWS Global Operations organization (Lean continuous improvement programs, financial & operational KPIs, internal stakeholders, customer satisfaction, automations, etc.) + Support the RWS Efficiency, Quality Management & Technology and Global Operations plan of record/strategic initiatives + Define and manage program scope, timelines and deliverables for each initiative and map out interdependence across other programs + Develop actionable recommendations by soliciting stakeholder input and synthesizing operational data to generate meaningful insights + Prepare and/or deliver well-crafted presentations & communications to senior executive audiences and other stakeholder groups + Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across multiple departments and Business Units **Our Ideal Candidate Will Have - Skills & Experience** + 5-8 years in management consulting, corporate strategy, program portfolio management or equivalent + Experience leading process improvement initiatives + Experience leading transformation for individual teams and organization-wide initiatives + Highly analytical, with ability to use the power of data combined with industry knowledge to develop insights that challenge and influence the business + Excellent communicator who can simplify complex concepts or data into easily understood narratives adapted for various audiences + Excellent organizational skills - structured approach and capable of managing competing numerous work streams simultaneously + Thrives in a fast-paced environment and able to match stakeholder expectations to urgently deliver exceptional results + Experience with Project Management (PMP/PRINCE) & Continuous Improvement (Lean/LSS) methodologies + Working knowledge of delivery organizations, implementation and support models preferred + Works effectively in a remote environment and across geographies & cultures + Demonstrates strong curiosity; always seeking new approaches and challenging the organization to new levels of success + Fluency in English required + Bachelor’s Degree required, MBA a plus + Flexible, periodic travel for internal meetings; domestic and international (5-10% of time) 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 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