Associate Legal Director

About the Role

As an Associate Legal Director, you’ll be providing legal support at an international level, playing a key role in supporting an extremely innovative business, with an impressively broad range of product and service offerings (from data licensing, advanced analytics, technology offerings (including artificial intelligence), and consulting services; to clinical research and laboratory services). You’ll have the autonomy to own your work, the tools to succeed, and the opportunity to collaborate internationally across functions to drive

meaningful outcomes. This role will report into a member of the EMEA Legal Leadership Team, based in London, UK. Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise, expand your exposure to leadership, or explore new technologies, this role is designed to help you grow. If you’re looking for a role where you’ll be challenged, supported, and inspired, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• International Contracting Support : Review, draft, and negotiate a diverse array of international commercial contracts with customers, vendors, and third parties (including data and technology licensing, professional services, master services, data processing and collaboration agreements).
• Legal Advisory & Compliance : Deliver business-oriented legal advice to internal stakeholders on all matters related to the business operations, with a focus on data privacy, intellectual property and competition law matters. Proactively identify potential legal risks and compliance requirements under EU law, and recommend appropriate actions and / or mitigation strategies.
• Stakeholder Interaction : Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including senior management, to negotiate and escalate issues as necessary, ensuring effective communication and resolution. Maintain positive and constructive relationships with external counsels, regulatory bodies and industry associations.
• Public Tenders : Provide legal support with public tender responses, ensuring

compliance with internal processes and strategic alignment.

preparation of documents for corporate transactions. Lead post-acquisition

commercial contracting integration efforts, ensuring seamless transitions and

compliance for newly acquired entities into existing IQVIA contracting processes.

operations approach, lead and support various projects, including process

improvements, template and playbooks drafting, and new business initiatives to enhance legal operations.

Qualifications and Experience

law in your jurisdiction.

compliance, data privacy, competition law and more.

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