Hayley Edwards

About Hayley Edwards

I help biotech leaders turn scientific breakthroughs into market ready therapies At IQVIA, I lead full-service clinical development strategies for venture-backed and public biotechs navigating their most critical growth phases. I work directly with founders, executive teams, and VC partners to design clinical programs that balance scientific rigor with commercial reality — then build the operational roadmap to execute them.My approach combines deep fluency in drug development science and economics with practical deal making. I translate complex clinical requirements into actionable timelines and budgets, helping companies make smart capital allocation decisions that accelerate their path to patients. Whether it’s designing a Phase 2 strategy that sets up for partnership or structuring a registrational program for a pre-IPO company, I focus on aligning clinical strategy with business objectives

Experience

1. Associate Director

   IQVIA

   Jun 2025 — Present · San Diego, CA, US

   Partner with biotech executives and investors to scope clinical development strategies, advise on trial design, and align IQVIA’s global capabilities to accelerate drug development. • Lead complex deal cycles spanning preclinical to Phase IV services, managing proposals, RFPs, and contract negotiations • Collaborate cross-functionally with scientific, operational, and therapeutic area experts to ensure client strategies are backed by data and science • Build and expand strategic relationships with venture-backed and growth-stage biotechs, creating long-term partnerships that integrate clinical operations, data, and technology — making it easier to scale and commercialize • Track and shape market opportunities, identifying trends in funding, M&A Drive end-to-end business development for emerging biopharma positioning IQVIA’s full suite of CRO and clinical technology solutions.