Director, Growth & Business Transformation - Patient Strategy

About the role

IQVIA, a global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence, is looking for a Director, Growth & Business Transformation - Patient Strategy in Madrid. The role shapes and executes enterprise, portfolio and growth strategy, advises executive leadership on market dynamics and investment priorities, and leads corporate development and M&A initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Shape and execute enterprise, portfolio and growth strategy, turning corporate priorities into roadmaps and value-creation plans.
• Advise executive leadership on market dynamics, competitive positioning, investment priorities and strategic trade-offs.
• Lead corporate development and M&A initiatives, including target assessment, due diligence, valuation, transaction execution and post-deal integration.
• Develop market analyses, business cases and financial models, and turn complex evidence into clear executive recommendations.
• Mobilise cross-functional teams to design and deliver enterprise-wide strategic initiatives.
• Establish governance, performance measures and risk disciplines to track benefits and realise value.
• Influence senior stakeholders and external partners, and build and lead high-performing teams.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business or a related discipline; MBA preferred.
• At least 12 years' experience in corporate strategy, corporate development, M&A or transformation, with senior leadership accountability.
• Proven leadership of enterprise, portfolio and growth strategy and M&A execution.
• Prior strategy consulting or internal corporate strategy experience preferred.
• Executive-level communication, influence and judgement.

Required skills

• Strong commercial and financial acumen, including market assessment, business case development, valuation and financial modelling.
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and deliver strategic, financial and operational outcomes.
• Applied AI expertise, including Microsoft Copilot and Claude.
• Experience in data architecture, technology strategy and product engineering.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint.

The role is not open to visa sponsorship; applications should be submitted in English.