Principal, Health Economics & Health Technology Assessment

About the role

IQVIA is looking for a Principal within its HE/HTA/V&A practice in London. As a senior member of the DTAS team, you will work directly with life sciences clients as a trusted partner, shaping and delivering high-impact consulting engagements for senior stakeholders. The role focuses on expanding the HE/HTA business, driving client satisfaction, identifying new opportunities and achieving or exceeding assigned revenue targets.

Key responsibilities

• Act as principal owner of client engagements, from understanding client needs to developing solutions and overseeing project delivery.
• Create and grow new business by identifying follow-on work and new opportunities with existing and new clients.
• Present go-to-market materials internally and externally and identify opportunities to sell integrated solutions such as P&MA strategy, full HEOR/HTA support for P&R submissions, PRO instrument advice and RWE strategy.
• Work closely with project teams so that the full range of IQVIA capabilities is used to solve complex client issues.
• Ensure high-quality, accurate work and foster collaboration and inclusivity across project teams.
• Stay up to date on industry, client and competitive trends and lead thought leadership initiatives such as speaking engagements, client meetings and publications.
• Mentor, coach and share subject matter expertise, and lead ad hoc work streams on recruitment, training and development.
• Serve as a development lead for 3-4 staff.

Required profile

• Master's degree.
• At least 10 years of professional experience in consulting, pharmaceutical and healthcare, with a focus on HTA or HEOR.
• Proven ability to build relationships, identify client pain points and develop custom solutions for HE/HTA stakeholders.
• Track record of driving HQ/global deals and an established network of contacts in pharma and payers.
• Demonstrated experience in market needs assessments and value proposition development.

Required skills

• Deep understanding of payer evaluation processes and the factors affecting product development.
• Clear, concise speaking and writing, adapted to different audiences.
• Analytical problem-solving and commercial awareness of the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries.
• Team collaboration and leadership of small teams.
• Experience with AI/ML is a plus.