Associate - Patient-centered Strategy and Research

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.

IQVIA’s Medical Evidence Practice (MEP) and Patient Centered Solutions (PCS)

Our MEP team’s mission statement is to support the expansion of patients’ access to innovative medicines by planning, generating, and disseminating high quality medical evidence. Our Patient Centered Solutions team, within this practice, delivers on strategic research that amplifies the patient’s voice in this evidence generation process.

Why join?- Make a difference to patients by enabling the successful approval or launch of new treatments with features that are truly patient-centric- Become part of a recognized global leader in patient-focused research- Grow within an organization that encourages and invests into continuous professional and personal development- Shape your career by addressing challenging client issues, working across multiple geographies and solutions in a dynamic and crucial field for the industry

What will you do?

As an Associate you’ll be actively participating in the design, development, and delivery of consulting projects. Typically, you will work on 2 projects at the same time and your role will include:
- Conducting primary and secondary research such as interviewing patients and clinical experts, reviewing published literature, and searching databases of trials and validated measures- Performing quantitative or qualitative analysis to assist in the generation of insights and the development of reports client deliverables- Communicating strategic insights and recommendations to clients- Supporting the development of intellectual property for use on future consulting engagements- Helping create high impact reports, presentations, workshops, and other client deliverables, with help from experienced team leaders- Assisting with business development and proposals

Skills & Experience:
- Proven analytical, interpretative and problem-solving skills- Proven interest in patient-centered-related research and topics (e.g., Clinical Outcome Assessment, Patient-Reported Outcome).- Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills and an ability to build credibility with external and internal contacts- Good commercial awareness/business judgement and an interest in the healthcare / life sciences industry- Strong IT literacy e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel- Good time management and organizational skills- Attention to detail and ability to deliver high quality work within timeline- The desire to learn and commitment to a rapid development curve- Be a self-starter who thrives in a client-focused, international team environment

Qualification and Other Desired Skills- Minimum an undergraduate degree with a strong academic track record in life sciences, economics/business, social sciences and/or experience in the pharma or health care industry- Excellent conversational and business English (written and oral)- Knowledge of consulting methodologies, tools and techniques is a big plus- A solid track record of extra-curricular achievement- A strong commitment to high quality work and an interest in rapid learning and skill development

Important practical information:
- We’re not able to support work permit or visa processes- Please submit your CV in English

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