Julia Sundari

About Julia Sundari

As Senior Director of Innovation and Product Strategy at IQVIA, I leverage over 30 years of experience in clinical research leadership to drive transformative digital strategies and sustainable practices. My work focuses on pioneering disruptive innovation initiatives, including designing and scaling AI-driven solutions in medical research and clinical trial operations. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams and AI engineering leads, I contribute to the development of proof-of-concept initiatives, minimum viable products, and pilot solutions that enhance efficiencies and align with environmental sustainability goals. My expertise encompasses clinical operations optimization, digital enablement, and the integration of advanced technologies such as generative AI and automation. By fostering collaboration and engaging with clients, I help enable best-in-class clinical operations and sustainable trial practices aligned with industry carbon emission targets. Passionate about innovation and thought leadership, I also contribute to industry-wide dialogues through webinars, whitepapers, and partnerships with global organizations like the FDA and WHO.

Experience

1. Sr Director Innovation and Product Strategy, Innovation Studio

   IQVIA

   May 2025 — Present · Boston, MA, US

   Senior Director of Product & Innovation Strategy serves as a key member of the business unit’s leadership team, responsible for driving the execution of the broader Disruptive Innovation strategy- Leading cross-functional teams in the ideation and development of proof-of-concept (PoC) initiatives, followed by iterative refinement and validation of business models- Collaborating closely with AI Engineering Leads to design and build PoCs, Minimum Viable Products (MVPs), and pilot solutions, particularly within the context of medical research- Partnering with business stakeholders to transition successful innovations from early market adoption to full-scale integration within core business operations.

Education

• Harvard Business School Online

  Certificate, Sustainable Business Strategy

• University of Massachusetts Amherst

  Bachelor's Degree, Exercise Physiology

  1990 — 1994

• Labouré College of Healthcare

  Nursing Education

• Boston University School of Management

  Certificate in Advanced Management

Skills

• Ich-Gcp
• Clinical Operations
• Work Life Balance
• CRO Management
• Gcp
• Good Clinical Practice (Gcp)
• Clinical Monitoring
• Clinical Trials
• Clinical Research
• Oncology
• Phlebotomy
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Sop
• Staff Development
• Life Sciences
• Laboratory Medicine
• CRO
• Clinical Data Management
• Ctms
• Biotechnology
• Staff Management
• Regulatory Submissions
• Clinical Development