Responsibilities:
• Advise legal and commercial colleagues on licensing strategies, models and contract terms that protect IQVIA’s intellectual property rights in support of a wide variety of business activities, including market research, artificial intelligence and machine learning, professional services, clinical research trials, commercial and strategic partnerships, product and software development and distribution agreements.
• Create and rollout enterprise-wide policies, guidelines, templates, communications, training and metrics to ensure IQVIA’s licensing programs are effective.
• Continuously evaluate and update licensing strategies and results based on market trends, commercial opportunities and changes in intellectual property protection laws.
• Develop strategic relationships and actively engage key stakeholders within IQVIA’s commercial business units and corporate organizations (e.g., research & development, marketing, sales, human resources, legal and compliance) on important licensing issues.
• Educate and train stakeholders on key licensing and IP protection issues.
• Oversee outside counsel in connection with licensing and other matters relating to IQVIA’s intellectual property programs and activities.
• Support other intellectual property protection programs as needed.
• Reports to the Chief Intellectual Property Counsel.
• Support M&A Transactions
• Further develop, implement and maintain open source software program
• Opportunity for remote or IQVIA office-based work location

Preferred Qualifications:
• 8+ years transactional experience acquired in law firm and/or in-house environments, developing and negotiating software, technology and data licensing agreements. Candidates with more experience highly desired.
• Experience developing and implementing IP licensing protection strategies and programs.
• Preference if you also have:
• Experience with big data, analytics and secondary uses of healthcare data.
• 2+ years of IP protection experience covering patents, trademarks, copyrights and/or trade secrets at a law firm or as in-house counsel.
• Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Ability to investigate business needs, understand complex topics and identify critical issues.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and a willingness to rethink existing practices to more effectively promote strategic commercial goals.
• Driven by intellectual curiosity and an eagerness to learn.
• Strong work ethic and results-oriented.
• Ability to prioritize and balance competing issues and direct resources accordingly.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Strong relationship building skills.
• Bachelor’s degree and law degree from an accredited school required; advanced education or degree a plus.

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 proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $125,300.00 - $349,000.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.