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Richard R. Hallquist

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Head of Partnerships at Headwater Science
📍 Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area, United States

Richard is an experienced leader in the pharmaceutical industry, specializing in Real World Evidence (RWE), strategy, and partnerships. With an MBA from UNC Kenan-Flagler and a strong data science background, he has over 12 years of experience directing teams and driving evidence strategy for organizations like Gilead Sciences and IQVIA.

Described by colleagues as a gifted technologist, programmer, and teacher, Richard has a passion for solving complex business problems by combining process modifications with applied technology. He has co-authored a book on implementing business intelligence and analytics using SAS, demonstrating his interest in knowledge sharing.

He was honored with the Frank Hawkins Kenan Award for Excellence, given to the graduating student who best embodies the values of UNC Kenan-Flagler.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
Head of Partnerships
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area, United States
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RWE Strategy
A core focus of his career, he has led RWE capability building at Gilead and spearheaded numerous RWE consulting projects for top pharmaceutical companies at IQVIA.
Life Science Partnerships
His current role as Head of Partnerships at Headwater Science involves shaping new study collaborations and technology use-cases with life sciences organizations.
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Career

Work history

9-2025
Head of Partnerships
Headwater Science
4-2024 - 9-2025
Strategic Engagement - RWE
Gilead Sciences
4-2022 - 4-2024
Principal, Medical & Evidence Strategy
IQVIA
1-2021 - 4-2022
Principal, Federal Research Practice, Strategy & Operations
IQVIA
12-2017 - 1-2021
Director, Strategy Analytics & Insights
IQVIA
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Education
2012 - 2014
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School
2001 - 2004
MA
University of Maryland
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