Associate Principal - Patient-Centered Solutions

About the role

The Patient-Centered Solutions (PCS) team at IQVIA measures the patient experience and designs and runs scientifically rigorous research that brings the patient voice into the development and commercialization of new medicines. As an Associate Principal, you will oversee a portfolio of patient-centred research projects, develop and communicate strategic insights to clients and support business development. You will work closely with senior leaders, manage client relationships and proposals with limited supervision, and start building a book of business.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee and contribute to delivery of a portfolio of consulting, scientific and analytic projects, typically 6 or more at once, staffed with project managers and researchers.
• Develop and deliver strategies that address complex client issues in patient science, and plan resources and project finances.
• Coach and direct project managers and team members, and create reports, presentations and facilitate workshops.
• Lead bid teams, develop proposals and take part in business development.
• Build knowledge of patient science, regulatory and market access strategy, and identify opportunities to expand PCS service offerings.
• Support recruitment, training and development, and lead special initiatives that grow the PCS practice.
• Manage 3-4 team members.

Required profile

• Advanced academic science degree in public health, epidemiology, psychology, sociology, medical anthropology, health economics or a related field.
• 5-8 years of experience in one of those fields.
• Experience in strategic consulting and project management.
• Experience generating or communicating clinical data for regulators, payers or publication, preferably with exposure to COA/PRO, patient preference and/or HEOR.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulatory processes and international payer systems.

Required skills

• Rapidly understanding new scientific content and engaging with clients and project teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including presenting, facilitating and report writing.
• Analytical, interpretative and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and work in multi-disciplinary, international teams.