• Job Description

  Req#: R1449335

  Associate Consultant/Scientist , Patient Centered Solutions

  Overview

  IQVIA pro v ides sc i entific services spanning clinical trials, real world evidence, and consulting in all areas of the product lifecycle. The Patient Centered Solutions (PCS) team leads the industry in generating data to ensure that the patient voice is incorporated into the development and commercialization of medication and other drug/non-drug interventions. We focus on understanding and meeting the needs of our clients – mostly life science/ pharmaceutical companies – through the application of broad consulting expertise and technical scientific knowledge to design scientifically rigorous research. This research is broad and includes qualitative ( e.g. 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 healthcare professional experiences and expectations of disease and treatment.

  To meet our client expectations and retain the excellent reputation built up over time the IQVIA PCS team is committed to recruiting, training and supporting driven individuals who have both consulting skills and life science skills that can be applied to PCS research activities. Individuals joining us are assured of a rewarding and progressive career in patient-focused research. You’ll have the opportunity to address challenging client issues, across multiple geographies with a hands-on influence in developing and delivering solutions . We operate in a truly multi-cultural, collegial and collaborative work environment that is rich in development and growth .

  Role & Responsibilities

  As a n Associate Consultant/Scientist within the PCS team at IQVIA you’ll be actively participating in the design, development, and delivery of consulting projects or components of larger, complex projects. Both consulting skills and understanding of life science methodologies are needed to fulfil the r esponsibilities of the role, which include :

  • Conducting primary and secondary PCS research such as interviewing patients and clinical experts, reviewing published literature, and searching databases of trials and measures

  • Develop qualitative coding frameworks and codebooks and conduct qualitative coding

  • Performing quantitative or qualitative analysis to assist in the identification of client issues and the development of client deliverables

  • Communicat ing strategic thoughts in a client-ready fashion

  • Support ing the development of intellectual property for use on future engagements

  • Creating sections of reports, presentations, workshops and other client deliverables, under general guidance from experienced team leaders

  • Assisting with business development and proposals

  Other responsibilities include:

  • Developing broad knowledge of related consulting methodologies and pharmaceutical market through the delivery of consulting engagements and participation in formal and informal learning opportunities

  • Further developing a diverse set of scientific research skills

  Whilst the PCS team undertakes a diverse set of research activities, there is a particular need for support in some methodological approaches. Candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas are particularly desirable :

  • Qualitative research – including developing discussion guides, conducting interviews/focus groups, coding and analyzing qualitative data using qualitative analysis software

  • Preference research – including developing vignettes, conducting stated/revealed preference research and analyzing preference data

  • Patient-Reported Outcome (PRO) research – including developing PRO questionnaires, and psychometrically assessing and interpreting PRO data

  About You

  REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Knowledge of consulting methodologies, tools, and techniques

  • An interest in conducting primary and secondary research and analyzing and synthesizing results

  • Interest or experience in conducting qualitative research and analysis

  • Training in scientific research methods

  • Demonstrable analytical, interpretative and problem-solving skills

  • Well-developed written and verbal communication skills

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with others in and across the organization to accomplish team goals

  • A n a bility to work independently and in multi-disciplinary teams

  • Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills including grammatical/technical writing skills .

  • Excellent attention and accuracy with details.

  • A n a bility to confidently communicate with and effectively present information to internal team s .

  • A n a bility to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple tasks

  • A n a bility to establish and maintain effective working relationships

  MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • A relevant advanced academic social science degree ( e.g. public health, epidemiology, psychology, sociology, medical anthropology, health economics)

  • Prior experience or avid interest in the healthcare and life science industries

  • Fluent conversational and business English (written and oral); additional languages an advantage

  • Right to work in the recruiting country

  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Extensive use of telephone and face-to-face communication requiring accurate perception of speech

  • Extensive use of keyboard requiring repetitive motion of fingers

  • Regular sitting for extended periods of time

  • Travel as required

  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

  We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all, including veterans and candidates with disabilities. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe

  IQVIA’s ability to operate and provide certain services to customers and partners necessitates IQVIA and its employees meet specific requirements regarding COVID-19 vaccination status. https://jobs.iqvia.com/covid-19-vaccine-status

  The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $88,100.00 - $146,900.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.

• About the company

  IMS Health and Quintiles are now IQVIA. We are committed to providing solutions that enable healthcare companies to innovate with confidence, maximize opportunities and, ultimately, drive healthcare forward. We do this via breakthroughs in insights, t...

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