Job Description

IQVIA™ is The Human Data Science Company™, focused on using data and science to help healthcare clients find better solutions for their patients. IQVIA offers a broad range of solutions that harness advances in healthcare information, technology, analytics, and human ingenuity to drive healthcare forward. 

The Patient-CenteredSolutions team (PCS)

The PCS team leads the industry in the science of measuring the patient experience. Wepair strategicconsultingexpertisewithtechnical scientific knowledge to design and execute scientifically rigorous research that incorporates the patient voice into the development and commercialization of new medicines. This research includes qualitative (e.g., patient interviews, focus groups), quantitative (e.g., clinical outcome assessments (COAs)/patient-reported outcomes (PROs), preference research) and passive (e.g., digital health technology tools) approaches to understand patient, caregiver and physician experiences and expectations of disease and treatment

Why join?

• Become part of a recognized global leader in patient-focused research

• Keep growing with an organization that encourages and invests in continuous professional and personal development

• Developyourbusiness and leadershipskillsfurther,withcoaching from senior leaders

• Continue challenging yourself byaddressingthe toughestclient issues, working across multiple geographies and solutions in a dynamic and crucial field for the industry

• Make a difference to patients by enabling the successful approval or launch of new treatments with features that are truly patient-centric

Responsibilities

Asan Associate Principal, you willberesponsible foroverseeingaportfolioofprojectsin the field of patient-centredresearch,fordeveloping andcommunicatingstrategicinsights and recommendations to clients, and for supporting business developmentIn your day-to-day role, you willcollaborate directly withIQVIA’sseniorleaders,independentlymanage client relationships, prepare proposals and contracts with limited supervision,and start to build abook of businessYou will typicallyoversee6 or moreprojects at the same timestaffed with project managers and researchers

• Oversee and contribute to delivery ofa portfolio ofconsulting, scientific and analyticprojects

• Develop and deliver insightful, value-added strategies that address complex client issues in thepatient sciencefield

• Plan resources for project delivery, track and ensure project financial health

• Coach anddirectproject managers andprojectteam members

• Createreports, presentations andfacilitateworkshops

• Lead bid teams, develop proposals andparticipatein business development processes

• Develop a broad knowledge of patient science and how it addresses client needs for evidence generation and dissemination, regulatory and market access strategy

• Identifyopportunities for expansion of PCSconsulting service offerings

• Support people-related activities such as recruitment,trainingand development

• Leadspecial initiativesthat contribute to the growth and maturing of the PCS practice

• Manage 3-4team members

Essential experience,skillsand educationrequired

• An advanced academic science degree in public health, epidemiology, psychology, sociology,medical anthropology,healtheconomicsor another related field

• 5 – 8 yearsof experience inat least1 of the above fields

• Previousexperience in strategic consulting and project management

• Strong experience working in roles generating or communicating robust clinical data suitable for submission to regulatory bodies, payers or for publication; preferably with exposure to COA/PRO, patientpreferenceand/or HEOR

• Advanced knowledge of the healthcare regulatory processes and international payer systems

• Ability to rapidly understand new scientific content and to engage meaningfully with clients and project teams

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including presenting,facilitatingmeetings and workshops, and report writing

• Demonstrable analytical, interpretative, and problem-solving skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with others

• An ability to work in a fast-paced environment withdemonstratedability to effectively manage multiple tasks

• An ability toestablishand maintain effective working relationshipsin multi-disciplinary and international teams

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 https://jobs.iqvia.com

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.