Assist with strategic and operational support for the office of the General Counsel
Provide counsel in one or more areas: contract law, employment law, commercial law, regulatory or compliance
Review, draft and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts
Ensure that contracts are in compliance with legal, regulatory and organization policies
Monitor the contract process to assure compliance with the organization's contractual guidelines
Act as a Legal Partner to IQVIA Business Units, providing strategic legal support
Advise and represent the organization on legal issues concerning patent, copyright, and trademark, real estate, or privacy matters
Prepare files and take cases to trial if out-of-court settlements cannot be reached or coordinate legal matters handled by outside counsel

Juris Doctor (or equivalent) and an active license to practice law in applicable jurisdiction
Minimum of 10 years in-house legal department, law firm and/or other relevant legal experience
Effective organizational, planning, project management, communication, presentation, interpersonal, pragmatic problem-solving and influence skills
Strong business acumen and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and/or drug development process preferred
Working knowledge of data protection, privacy, and related laws and regulations preferred
Ability to engage in complex problem solving, hard-working and results-orientated
Demonstrated ability to work creatively in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated sound judgment/decision-making skills
Skilled in using MS Office Suite: MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint

Senior Legal Director

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