Associate Director, Procurement Processes & Third-Party Risk Management

Overview

IQVIA is seeking a strategic and experienced procurement professional to join the Procurement Policy, Processes & Systems (PPS) organization as Associate Director, Procurement Processes & Third-Party Risk Management.

This role is ideal for a senior procurement leader who combines deep knowledge of procurement governance and supplier lifecycle management with hands‑on experience in Third‑Party Risk Management (TPRM), Vendor Qualification, and supplier risk programs.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in advancing IQVIA's procurement governance framework while driving the continued evolution of our third‑party risk management capabilities.

The position will provide operational ownership of Vendor Qualification processes, lead governance activities, drive business transformation initiatives, and help shape the future state of TPRM across the enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and continuously enhance procurement governance processes, policies, standards, and operating procedures.
• Provide operational leadership for Vendor Qualification and Third‑Party Risk Management processes across the organization.
• Lead governance forums, exception management activities, escalations, and cross‑functional decision‑making processes.
• Partner closely with Enterprise Risk, Compliance, Information Security, Privacy, Legal, and Procurement stakeholders to ensure consistent risk‑based decision‑making.
• Define and maintain governance metrics, KPIs, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms to improve transparency, compliance, and program effectiveness.
• Act as a subject‑matter expert for procurement governance, supplier risk management, and procurement‑controlled risk processes.
• Lead the continued evolution and maturity of IQVIA's Third‑Party Risk Management framework and operating model.
• Assess existing capabilities and identify opportunities to strengthen supplier risk oversight across the vendor lifecycle.
• Develop and execute change management strategies to ensure successful stakeholder engagement and adoption.
• Build strong partnerships across Procurement, Enterprise Functions, Business Units, and Risk Management teams; influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment across competing priorities.
• Present recommendations, program updates, strategic proposals, and risk insights to governance forums and executive leadership.
• Lead cross‑functional initiatives and collaborate effectively without direct reporting authority.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, Risk Management, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in Procurement, Procurement Operations, Supplier Risk Management, Vendor Governance, Third‑Party Risk Management, or related disciplines.
• Strong procurement background with demonstrated experience managing procurement processes and governance programs.
• Experience owning or managing Vendor Qualification, Supplier Risk, or Third‑Party Risk Management processes.
• Experience facilitating governance forums, managing escalations, and driving risk‑based decision‑making.
• Demonstrated success leading business transformation, process improvement, or technology‑enabled initiatives.
• Strong understanding of supplier lifecycle management, procurement operating models, governance frameworks, and operational controls.
• Experience working with procurement workflow platforms and enterprise procurement technologies.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, problem‑solving, and analytical skills.
• Preferred: Experience implementing or enhancing TPRM platforms, supplier risk solutions, or procurement technology tools.
• Preferred: Experience within Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, CRO, Life Sciences, or other highly regulated industries.
• Professional certifications such as Project Management, Lean Six Sigma, PMP, or comparable.
• Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Strategic procurement mindset with strong governance and risk management expertise.
• Ability to balance business objectives, governance requirements, user experience, and risk considerations.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional programs in complex, global environments.
• Excellent executive‑level communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Strong analytical thinking and structured problem‑solving capabilities.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a passion for innovation and transformation.
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