Director, Information Governance, Research & Development Solutions jobs in United States
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IQVIA · 7 hours ago

Director, Information Governance, Research & Development Solutions

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. The Director of Information Governance will implement a programmatic approach to information governance across 100+ countries, ensuring compliance with privacy, security, contractual, and regulatory requirements while advising on governance in AI programs and clinical systems.

AnalyticsHealth CareLife Science

Responsibilities

Implement Global Governance Controls: Drive adoption of information governance requirements across systems and processes worldwide
Advise on Compliance: Apply GDPR, NIST, contract law, and clinical regulations to real-world scenarios; recommend fit-for-purpose solutions
Contract Review & Negotiation: Understand data-use obligations and suggest alternative language consistent with IQVIA’s data strategy during negotiations
Client & Audit Representation: Attend bid defenses, audits, and client meetings to represent governance programs
Develop Guidance & Tools: Create reusable documentation and tools to operationalize corporate privacy, security, regulatory and legal policies
Gap Analysis & Risk Mitigation: Identify compliance gaps in lab systems and AI projects; propose corrective actions
Project Leadership: Lead or monitor governance projects, ensuring alignment with global standards
Innovation & Collaboration: Encourage new ideas and foster teamwork across disciplines

Qualification

GDPR complianceNIST frameworksInformation governanceContract lawClinical complianceCIPP certificationCIPM certificationLegal backgroundStakeholder managementCritical thinkingProblem-solvingCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in technology, science, computer science, law, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Minimum 5 years applying information governance controls, data privacy, security technology, and legal obligations
Hands-on application of GDPR and global privacy regulations
Strong understanding of NIST frameworks, contract law, and clinical compliance
Ability to integrate legal, technical, and business perspectives into practical solutions
Critical thinking and problem-solving in complex, multi-jurisdictional environments
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred

CIPP (Certified Information Privacy Professional)
CIPM (Certified Information Privacy Manager)
JD or equivalent legal background

Benefits

Incentive plans
Bonuses
Health and welfare and/or other benefits

Company

IQVIA provides analytics, compliance, and management solutions to the life sciences industry.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$3.5B
2025-06-02Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2023-11-14Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2023-05-18Post Ipo Debt· $1B

Leadership Team

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Chris Colapietro
Vice President, Customer Engagement
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Jonathan Morris
VP & GM US Healthcare
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