IQVIA
Manager – Strategic Consulting and Mixed-methods Research, Patient-Centered Solutions
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IQVIA™
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.
The Patient Centered Solutions team (PCS)
The PCS team leads the industry in the science of measuring the patient experience. We pair strategic consulting expertise with technical scientific knowledge to design and execute scientifically rigorous research that incorporates the patient voice into the development and commercialization of new medicines. This research includes qualitative, quantitative, mixed-methods, survey-based, and implementation science research that informs development, access, and real-world use of medical products and healthcare interventions.
Why join?
- Become part of a recognized global leader in patient-focused research
- Keep growing with an organization that encourages and invests in continuous professional and personal development
- Develop your business and leadership skills further, with coaching from senior leaders
- Continue challenging yourself by addressing the toughest client issues, working across multiple geographies and solutions in a dynamic and crucial field for the industry
- Make a difference to patients by enabling the successful approval or launch of new treatments with features that are truly patient-centric
Responsibilities
As a Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing a portfolio of projects in the field of patient-centered research, specifically in mixed-methods research, survey science, and implementation science, and for developing and communicating strategic insights and recommendations to clients. In your day-to-day role, you will collaborate directly with IQVIA’s senior leaders and independently manage client relationships on each project. This role emphasizes hands-on scientific leadership, project delivery excellence, and growing external visibility.
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You will typically oversee 3-6 projects at the same time.
Your Role Will Include
- Acting as the day-to-day manager for a portfolio of consulting projects with responsibility for project delivery and client relationships
- Coaching and directing junior team members
- Developing a broad knowledge of patient science and how it addresses client needs for evidence generation and dissemination, regulatory and market access strategy
- Expanding your expertise in mixed-methods research and survey science while supporting survey design, item development, response scaling, cognitive testing, and item reduction
- Partnering with scientific team members to develop study material and conduct patient-centered research including guiding teams on mixed-methods approaches to integrate qualitative and quantitative findings in a coherent and decision-oriented manner
- Integrating results from research and analysis workstreams into strategic recommendations
- Creating reports, presentations and facilitating workshops
- Contributing to business development and assisting with, or leading proposal development
- Supporting people-related activities such as recruitment, training and development
- Leading special initiatives such as knowledge management and process improvement
- Mentoring 1-3 junior team members
Essential Experience, Skills And Education Required
- An advanced academic science degree in public health, epidemiology, psychology, sociology, medical anthropology, health economics or another related field
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in at least 1 of the above fields
- Previous experience in strategic consulting and client services
- Advanced knowledge of COA/PRO, mixed-methods and survey science
- Advanced knowledge of the healthcare regulatory processes and international payer systems
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including presenting, facilitating meetings and workshops, and report writing
- Demonstrable analytical, interpretative, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with others
- An ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple tasks
- An ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in multi-disciplinary and international teams
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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 committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.
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