IQVIA is hiring: Associate Digital Director, Pharmaceutical Advertising in Oxfor

Associate Digital Director, Pharmaceutical Advertising

Join the Associate Digital Director, Pharmaceutical Advertising role at IQVIA to lead digital strategy and execution for pharmaceutical advertising clients.

Overview

Purplemoon, a business of IQVIA, is a full‑service rare disease agency staffed with highly talented people. Purplemoon combines brand and agency leadership, elevates the traditional agency roster with a purpose‑built team, and offers a seamless brand experience through an end‑to‑end approach for clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Technology Leadership & Delivery
  • Plan, develop, and deploy digital platforms, tools, and experiences for healthcare and pharma clients.
  • Provide technical oversight for web, mobile, CRM, and emerging technology solutions.
  • Translate technology strategies into project roadmaps and execution plans.
• GitHub & Development Management
  • Oversee GitHub repository management, branching strategies, and version control best practices.
  • Establish code standards, review pull requests, and enforce QA processes.
  • Collaborate with developers to streamline CI/CD pipelines and improve workflow efficiency.
• Azure Cloud Expertise
  • Architect, implement, and optimize solutions on Microsoft Azure (App Services, Storage, Identity, Security).
  • Ensure compliance with security, privacy, and industry standards (HIPAA, GDPR, SOX).
  • Optimize cost, performance, and scalability of Azure resources.
• WordPress Platform Oversight
  • Lead development and maintenance of WordPress‑based sites for HCP and patient engagement.
  • Ensure builds follow pharma compliance, accessibility, and MLR‑friendly content management.
  • Manage plugin selection, updates, and security hardening for WordPress environments.
• Pharma Agency Expertise
  • Navigate medical/legal/regulatory review processes and compliance requirements unique to pharma marketing.
  • Build solutions that adhere to industry standards, including Veeva, IQVIA integrations, and client data‑handling rules.
  • Partner with account and creative teams to ensure technology enables compliant engagement.
• Team & Vendor Management
  • Manage and mentor developers, engineers, and external vendor partners.
  • Foster a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and accountability.
  • Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to client expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master’s a plus).
• 7+ years of experience in digital technology roles, with at least 2–3 years in a leadership role within a pharmaceutical advertising agency.
• Proven expertise in GitHub repository management, version control, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Hands‑on experience with Azure cloud solutions (App Services, Blob Storage, Identity, Security).
• Familiarity with pharma industry platforms and workflows (Veeva, CRM systems, analytics platforms).
• Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to translate complex technical concepts for non‑technical audiences.

Preferred Experience

• Exposure to other cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) in addition to Azure.
• Experience with data analytics, AI/ML, or automation in a pharma context.
• Understanding of integration between CRM, marketing automation, and data pipelines.

Location Requirement

You must reside in the country where this position is posted in order to be eligible for this remote role.

Compensation

The potential base pay range for this role is $87,800 – $244,300 annualized. Incentive plans, bonuses, and other compensation may be offered.

EEO Statement

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.