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Medical Affairs Associate Director

3–5 years years
$112,000 – $312,000 USD
10 Aug. 29, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: PharmD, PhD, MD, NP, PA, RN Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Job Title:

Medical Affairs Associate Director – Final Medical Approver


Location:

📍 Durham, North Carolina (Home-Based)
Job ID: R1497886
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Arrangement: Remote (occasional onsite client visits may be required)
Available in Additional Locations


About the Role:

As a Final Medical Approver within IQVIA’s Pharma Review Team, you will serve as the primary medical and scientific expert for US promotional and medical content, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements (FDA/FDCA, PhRMA, FTC) for pharmaceuticals and medical devices. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and provide high-level approval and advisory services to pharmaceutical clients.


Key Responsibilities:

🔹 Medical Review & Approval

  • Serve as lead Medical Reviewer/Approver on content review committees.

  • Provide final medical/scientific approval of promotional assets in accordance with FDA, PhRMA, FTC guidelines and client strategy.

  • Offer second opinions and expert judgment on complex submissions.

🔹 Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with Commercial, Regulatory, and Legal teams to ensure aligned, compliant content.

  • Participate in client meetings as the medical representative.

  • Advise clients and teams on best practices in approval processes.

🔹 Mentorship & Leadership

  • Support recruitment and onboarding of new reviewers.

  • Mentor and coach junior team members in both technical and leadership skills.

  • Represent medical affairs in internal training and audit initiatives.

🔹 Compliance & Quality

  • Maintain up-to-date expertise on FDA/PhRMA/FTC promotional regulations and evolving healthcare industry practices.

  • Support internal and client audits in coordination with the Compliance team.

  • Champion core IQVIA compliance values.

🔹 Operational Excellence

  • Manage and track personal workload through timesheets and operational tools.

  • Escalate complex or high-risk issues to the Medical Director when necessary.

  • Use systems like Veeva Promomats and/or Aprimo for material review (experience preferred).


Required Qualifications:

  • 🎓 Advanced Science or Medical Degree Required:

    • PharmD, PhD, MD, NP, PA, RN strongly preferred

  • 📆 Experience:

    • 3–5 years of direct US promotional/medical review experience

    • Experience working independently with minimal supervision

  • 📋 Regulatory Knowledge:

    • Advanced understanding of FDA, PhRMA, and FTC promotional guidelines

  • 🔍 Research & Analysis:

    • Demonstrated ability to critically assess research design and clinical data

  • 🖥️ Technology Proficiency:

    • Experience with Veeva Promomats and/or Aprimo is desirable


Compensation & Benefits:

  • 💵 Annual Salary Range:
    $112,000 – $312,000 USD
    (Final offer based on experience, education, location, and other job-related factors)

  • Additional compensation may include:

    • Incentive plans

    • Bonuses

    • Comprehensive health and welfare benefits


About IQVIA:

IQVIA is a global leader in clinical research, real-world evidence, and healthcare data analytics. We partner with life sciences companies to deliver innovative medical solutions and accelerate their path to market.

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

IQVIA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

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Job ID: R1497886