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This position is available in the entire European Union and in the UK.

The Associate Principal (Quantitative Research) position plays a key role in the scientific advancements in the COA endpoint practice. Staff in this role must be well-published and have strong expertise in the evaluation, selection, development, and psychometric validation of COA measures for clinical trials and observational studies, and patient-reported outcome (PRO) measures in particular.

Experience in developing evidence dossiers and briefing books to support product labeling based on PRO and other COA endpoints consistent with the Food and Drug Administration PRO guidance is an advantage.

This position supports a broad range of studies aimed to better understand the patient’s experience related to conditions, their treatments, and the healthcare system. This position has a key role as a decision-maker for growth to new methods and approaches, to develop proposals for business development and manage and mentor 3-6 current scientific staff and assist in developing team best practices and training materials.

Role & Responsibilities

As an Associate Principal within the Patient-Centered Solutions (PCS) team at IQVIA, you will be responsible for managing or leading multiple consulting projects and ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery for clients in the pharmaceutical or related industries by:

• Managing and contributing to the execution of a large portfolio of PCS COA Consulting projects, in the design, development and delivery of client deliverables and presentations; from project kick off until close, including overseeing the technical and scientific approaches with a team for support

• Planning, organizing and managing resources (internal and external) to bring about the successful completion of specific project goals and objectives

• Leading interactions with clients in the pharmaceutical industry for business development; serving as key point of contact with client, and developing relationships through face-to-face discussions or workshops, telephone, and email contact

• Identifying opportunities for expansion of PCS COA Consulting service offerings, internal and external to IQVIA, by developing and/or elevating new business opportunities through the identification of follow-on work and new leads

• Sharing PCS subject matter expertise with others to elevate our capabilities to deliver world-class solutions for clients

• Providing follow-up with client after project deliverable has been completed to ensure client satisfaction

• Sharing information and provide efficient communication with delivery teams, to resolve escalated issues

• Developing broader and deeper knowledge of consulting methodologies and pharmaceutical market through on-the-job experience and training

• Providing direction, advice and intellectual leadership to clients and delivery teams; directing consulting teams through consistent participation in team meetings

• Providing high level input to, and ensures the development of, client reports and presentations and delivery of all or significant portions of findings to client

• Supporting in PCS community building with activities including recruitment, coaching, management of PCS resources in Europe and network development (both juniors and seniors) to collaborate with for delivery and/or BD purposes

About You

Candidates interested in joining our Patient Centered Solutions team as an Associate Principal should have:

• PhD in a relevant field (or Master’s degree with additional experience)

• 8+ years post-doctoral experience (or 12+ years with Master’s degree)

• 5-8 years professional experience in consulting within the pharmaceutical and/or healthcare industry with evidence of career progression

• Demonstrable analytical, interpretative. and problem-solving skills

• Knowledge of regulatory guidance documents and scientific guidelines relating to clinical outcome assessments is preferred

• Deep understanding of COA instrument development and psychometric validation process

• Designs studies, develops study materials (protocols, statistical analysis plans, case report forms, informed consent forms, etc.), interprets and reports with quantitative results or carefully reviews work of team members on project if work is delegated

• Proficient in SAS (or similar statistical software)

• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills including presentations, chairing meetings, workshop facilitation, business and report writing

• Able to draft abstracts, posters, oral presentations, and manuscripts

• Able to conceptually fit individual scientific and strategy tasks together to determine how the overall project goal will be achieved

• Strong capability in managing large and/or multiple projects and juggling priorities so that deadlines are met while retaining consistently high-quality outcomes

• Experience working in sizable/ multi-disciplined teams and leading staff

• Experience in developing credible relationships with senior level managers and executives in the pharmaceutical/healthcare industry

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

• Ability to contribute to business development through the identification of leads, development of proposals etc.

• Knowledge of key issues and current developments in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries

• Knowledge of consulting methodologies, tools and techniques

• Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills

In addition to the skills and experience above an Associate Principal should have:

• Fluency in English (spoken and written)

• A willingness and ability to travel (generally 2 trips per year, could be more)

• Right to live and work in the recruiting country

About the team

IQVIA provides scientific 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 designing and carrying out research studies 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 strong technical scientific knowledge to design scientifically rigorous research. While the team’s 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, this position sits in the QualityMetric quantitative scientific team.

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.

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 a world leader in using data, technology, advanced analytics, and expertise to help customers drive healthcare – and human health – forward. Together with the companies we serve, we are enabling a more modern, more effective and more efficient healthcare system, and creating breakthrough solutions that transform business and patient outcomes.

To get there, it takes diverse skills and a curiosity to explore new possibilities. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of improving human health. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.

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