Total 9 job vacancies by IQVIA Ltd. (GB80)

Job Title: Consultant in Literature Reviews
Contract: Permanent contract

Department: EMEA HE Real-World Methods & Evidence Generation

Location: Athens, Greece

IQVIA is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions, and clinical research services to the life sciences industry. IQVIA creates intelligent connections across all aspects of healthcare through its analytics, transformative technology, big data resources and extensive domain expertise. With direct access to the world’s most comprehensive healthcare information, analytics and research resources, IQVIA Real World Solutions (RWS) experts design and deliver innovative data– and technology-enabled evidence programs to accelerate the clinical development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments that improve healthcare outcomes for patients.

Team

Within the RWS group, the IQVIA Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA) Real World Methods and Evidence Generation (RW MEG) team is composed of around 90 highly qualified multi-disciplinary professionals from a variety of disciplines including health economics, statistics, epidemiology and data management, located across 8 geographies. 

Our clients operate in the life sciences industry, including the global top 20 pharmaceutical companies, medical device and biotech companies, as well as public health providers and regulatory authorities. Our clients look for insight and evidence on the safety, efficacy, effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of health care delivery systems, medical devices, and pharmaceutical products spanning the full spectrum of therapeutic and disease areas. Our diverse mix of clients, the breadth of disease areas as well as increasing access to novel data sources and methodologies provide a constant and rewarding challenge for our people.  

For more information about our company please visit our website: https://www.iqvia.com

Role overview

In this role within the EMEA RW MEG you will be producing materials and services relating to the Health Economics Outcomes Research business areas (health economic modelling, evidence synthesis, statistical analysis, health technology assessment submissions, report and publication development for value communication) that generate value for our clients. The role of the Consultant is expected to play an important role in shaping the team’s literature review offerings.

The role is Lisbon or Athens with flexibility regarding frequency of office and home working. Please refer to our diversity and inclusion statement for further information.

The successful candidate:

• Will be involved in shaping and leading the team and offerings, working closely with the EMEA RWS Center of Excellence for Systematic Literature Review and the wider senior leadership team

• Has a good understanding of systematic literature methods (e.g., Cochrane)

• Can independently develop searches in various databases (e.g., EMBASE, MEDLINE, Cochrane, PubMed, etc.) and proficient in using OVID SP or another similar platform

• Keeps up to date on new methodologies and HTAs requirements for systematic literature reviews and be an in-house go-to expert for the team

• Has a good understand of different types of literature reviews (e.g., systematic, targeted, pragmatic, etc.)

• Manages literature review projects with senior oversight

• Guides the team on interpretation/qualitative synthesis of the literature review findings

• Oversees literature review projects that meet rigorous HTA requirements, conducts quality control of literature review deliverables (searches, screening files, extractions, reporting)

• Is a day-to-day contact with clients who will include pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical devices companies with global and regional headquarters based in the EMEA region, and occasionally their affiliate teams, with senior oversight

• Oversees the development of research questions, PICOS criteria, search strategies and literature review protocols

• Contributes to business development as well as internal initiatives for the advancement of innovative methodological approaches

• Collaborates with other business areas and functions of the organisation to deliver client services and support the development of new offerings

Qualifications and desired experience

We are looking for a candidate with a good mix of academic and professional experience, domain experience and interpersonal skills. An ideal candidate has a good knowledge of literature review methods and has experience in conducting rigorous literature reviews in health sciences. The ideal candidate will also have a good understanding of the typical structure of our clients from the pharmaceutical industry and how to successfully navigate this structure to achieve client’s aims.

The list below should be viewed as a guide rather than a checklist. We want to prioritise recruiting candidates who will incorporate IQVIA’s value of ‘brave minds’ with their previous experience to put a personal spin on this role. If you share our passion for driving healthcare advancements through unparalleled data and have a passion for collaboration and solving complex problems, we encourage interested candidates who feel like they could be a good fit for the role to apply.

Desired skills and qualifications:

• Postgraduate degree level education or higher from a relevant discipline such as health or bioscience-related, medicine, biomedical sciences, health economics, health policy, epidemiology, public health, or information science

• Prior relevant experience, >2 years (such as, but not limited to experience in systematic literature reviews and/or meta-analyses)

• Understanding of research principles, PRISMA principles, Cochrane guideline for SLRs, methods of the assessment of risk of bias for different study designs

• Understanding of the principles of evidence-based healthcare, critical appraisal and the interpretation and synthesis of health care research

• Understanding (and experience is advantageous) with the HTA agency requirements for evidence reviews and synthesis

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Accuracy, attention to detail and time management skills

• An understanding of meta-analysis methods is advantageous, but not essential

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with fluency in English

• Demonstrable commercial awareness and thorough understanding of the pharmaceutical industry is advantageous

• Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel

• Eligibility to work in one of our office locations without visa sponsorship 

Our commitment to you

IQVIA are committed to your professional growth in the healthcare industry. You will join a team of 90+ professionals working as subject matter experts, representing multiple disciplines, including HTA, health economic modelling, evidence synthesis, literature reviews, epidemiology, biostatistics, and data management. During the first three months new joiners will be paired with a more experienced hire in our ‘buddy’ system to offer support and advice in an informal setting.

IQVIA offers numerous training opportunities. You will have opportunities for external trainings and conference attendance aligned with business and team objectives. IQVIA also offers unlimited access to eLearning courses on LinkedIn Learning and Learning Edge as well as access to our internal training courses.

You will be rewarded with a competitive salary, bonus, and benefits. You will have the opportunity to gain invaluable and transferable experience within an innovative team spread out across the EMEA region. Your new role offers flexibility, including remote working and occasional office visits.

Please submit your CV in English.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions and clinical research services to the life sciences industry. We believe in pushing the boundaries of human science and data science to make the biggest impact possible – to help our customers create a healthier world. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

Location: EU Wide / Flexible, office or remote

Overview

IQVIA™ (www.IQVIA™.com) is the world’s leading company providing information, technology, and services for virtually every type of stakeholder in healthcare. Every day, IQVIA™ innovates on a large scale. We have been the big data company in healthcare before the “Big Data” term was defined. Since 1954 we have been helping healthcare organizations harness commercial and scientific insights and execute on their most strategic initiatives.

IQVIA has been delivering management consulting services to the biopharma industry for over a decade. It is our sole focus on life sciences, deep expertise in key commercial and technical areas, unique access to proprietary data, and in-market presence around the world that allows us to achieve our mission of making a positive long-term impact on healthcare.

The European Strategy Consulting team is part of IQVIA’s Global Consulting Services function. The team focuses on partnering with clients to support healthcare and life sciences decisions across the commercial value chain and offer them value-creating partnerships that maximize their ROI. This includes (but is not limited to) brand and commercial strategy, value and access, portfolio strategy, corporate M&A, integrated digital health and AI/ML consulting

Individuals joining us are assured of a rewarding and progressive career in life sciences consulting. You’ll have the opportunity to address challenging client issues, across multiple geographies with a hands-on influence in delivering solutions.  We operate in a truly multi-cultural and collaborative work environment that is rich in development and growth.

Role

As a Principal within Consulting Services, you will take on a variety of roles that focus primarily within the following core areas: client/project leadership, business development, and firm/operational leadership roles.

The main focus of a principal is to deliver outstanding client service, while building trusted relationships with new and existing clients that enhance the Consulting Services brand. Success will be measured by the ability to take on larger and more complex projects, while opening up new business relationships to the firm. You will work directly with clients to develop business opportunities and deliver projects ensuring that delivery results are at high levels of client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver insightful, value-added strategies that address complex client issues.

• Create and elevate new business opportunities through the identification of value-added follow-on work and identify new revenue opportunities with existing and new client organisations.

• Act as principal owner of client engagements; ultimate responsibility for client satisfaction and delivering high levels of quality/added value.

• Provide follow-up with clients after project deliverables have been completed to ensure client satisfaction.

• Allocate direction, advice, and intellectual leadership to clients and delivery teams.

• Provide high level input and ensure development of client reports and presentations.

• Ability to deliver all or significant portions of findings to clients.

• Lead thought leadership and firm building initiatives.

• Remain current on industry, clients, and competitive trends and directions in order to anticipate and identify new business challenges and issues with assigned clients.

• Contribute to the enhanced awareness of consulting services in the marketplace, e.g. through speaking engagements, client meetings, and publications.

• Participate in annual performance review team processes.

• Engage in recruitment and selection of new staff.

• Mentor, coach, and share subject matter expertise with others to help develop individuals and capabilities delivering world-class solutions for clients.

Skills & Experience

• Client Relationship Management and Delivery - Principal owner of client engagements to the pricing and market access or brand and commercial functions within leading Life Sciences organizations, focused on client satisfaction and outstanding client deliverables. Proven capability to identify new revenue opportunities with existing clients.

• Team Development/Management - Proven skills in identifying, recruiting, mentoring/coaching, and retaining top talent for consulting practice teams.

• Business Development - Proven success selling complex strategy and operations engagements to the top Pharma/Life Sciences companies. Actively participate in proposal development and ongoing pre-sales meetings with potential new client organizations.

• Commercial Strategy Experience - Ability to speak in detail with C-Suite about brand and commercial topics in the life sciences industry segment, in a meaningful manner with depth of content knowledge.

• Senior Level Solution Selling - Proven ability to build relationships, identify client pain points, and develop custom solutions at the CEO/COO/CMO level (ideally providing comprehensive and authoritative knowledge in brand/commercial services solutions demonstrated through speaking, writing, and general eminence).

• Industry Trends - Maintains a constant focus on industry, client and competitive trends in the life sciences industry. Applies this knowledge to both active client engagements and business/client development activities.

• Analytical Problem-Solving - Applies an analytical approach to solving problems and reaching logical conclusions. Gathers information from a variety of sources and quickly gains an understanding of it. Works effectively with complicated, conflicting or ambiguous information, and looks beyond the surface of issues to identify their underlying patterns and causes.

• Commercial Awareness - Considers flow of money and resources through an organization, and the need to get maximum value at each stage. Seeks to achieve commercial objectives, such as profitability, so the business can be as competitive and successful as possible.

• Innovation - Turns creative ideas into original solutions. Produces new or different approaches in current situations and enables creativity in others. Involved in generating ideas and seeing them through to implementation.

• Management of Others - Enables others to perform. Sets a clear direction and delegates fairly and appropriately allowing direct reports the means to achieve their goals. Looks for opportunities to develop individuals by encouraging them to take on greater responsibility and make decisions for themselves

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IQVIA is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions and clinical research services to the life sciences industry. We believe in pushing the boundaries of human science and data science to make the biggest impact possible – to help our customers create a healthier world. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

Hybrid role with the office in Leeds.

Job overview:

Responsible for leading, supervising & supporting the data analyst team. Will also provide information reporting and dashboards deliverable to both internal and external stakeholders. External is delivered to service launches/re-launches and on a routine basis; and internal is mainly to an ad-hoc/priority basis. These reports are based around measuring the value of work we are delivering towards the NHS and healthcare; and to also measure quality, KPI’s, billing measurements for internal purposes. 

Principle responsibilities:

• Supervise the data analyst team, managing their day-to-day work, their priorities and being a go-to for queries and support
• Maintain/strive to improve an understanding of all major areas of analysis and statistics. This includes certain tools: MySQL, Tableau, Excel, VBA, and other BI tools
• Work with the IT Operations Manager to improve team processes, to strive to push and use new technologies & to improve the usage of the database
• Maintain, develop and be responsible for key reporting streams used both internally and externally
• Work on the creation and maintenance of a suite of reports, which must be designed to be clinically sound in highlighting patient care delivered by our clinical pharmacists
• Assist with identifying / fixing any issues or flaws in the reporting/IT systems
• Ensure all data and reporting capabilities adhere to strict information governance guidelines regarding confidentiality and data protection laws
• Encourage improved data quality by highlighting areas of concern to appropriate staff, liaising actively with clinical and administrative teams to understand and resolve data quality issues, and alerting managers to possible training needs
• To support the provision of training and support to managers and clinicians in the use of 
information systems and business intelligence tools
• Ensure projects are completed within given timelines, taking ownership of the process and the management of the project

Skills and competencies:

Essential skills:
• Good experience with using a spreadsheet software tool (such as Excel & VBA)
• Good experience with a relational database system (preferably MySQL)
• Good experience with an interactive dashboard software (preferably Tableau)
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to project manage and prioritize
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Keen to work in a team and collaborate

Desirable skills:
• Experience of leading a team of data analysts
• Experience providing customer support and administration for web-applications
• Experience of advanced database functions
• Knowledge or experience of the healthcare industry (preferably long-term conditions)
• Knowledge or experience of working closely with upper management and business processes

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Senior Statistical Programmer, Patient Center Solutions

• Location: United Kingdom
• Work Model: Hybrid or Office based

The role:

Manage a team of Statistical Programming (SP) staff, including hiring, training, and supervising department members. Develop, recommend, and implement standard procedures, measures of performance, and training programs. Organize and allocate resources according to multi-project requirements and deadlines. Serve as lead statistical programmer on projects.

Essential Functions
• Technical responsibilities:
i)     Serve as a Stat Programming consultant for other members of the department and staff members from other Biostatistics departments within the company.
ii)     Maintain knowledge and awareness of developments in statistical programming.
iii)     May participate as high level lead Stat Programmer on major project(s).
iv)     Provide advanced technical expertise for internal and external clients.
v)     Independently bring project solutions to SP teams and the Statistical Programming department.
vi)     Provide expert review of process and methodology development work with regard to SP standards and validation procedures.
• Manage staff in accordance with organization’s policies and applicable regulations.  Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance and guiding professional development; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing employee relations issues and resolving problems.  Approve actions on human resource matters.
• Participate in project meetings; keep up-to-date on project issues; keep Director informed of project issues.
• Coordinate and participate in process improvements and interoffice/interdepartmental task forces; oversee collection and reporting of Stat Programming metrics, implementation of revised work practices, new guidelines, and new software tools as they become available.
• Effectively recommend resource allocation at the site level so as to achieve target utilization rates and project realization rates.
• Assist in the following: (i) sales meetings as required; (ii) overseeing proposal preparation; (iii) ensuring that all proposals bid by the department have an adequate budget, and sufficiently detailed set of budget assumptions.

Qualifications
• Master's Degree Computer science or related field and 5 years relevant experience including 1 year in a leadership capacity Req Or
• Bachelor's Degree Computer science or related field and 6 years relevant experience including 1 year in a leadership capacity Req
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience in lieu of degree Req
• Advanced knowledge of SAS and technical database skills
• Knowledge of statistics and/or the clinical drug development process
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with good interpersonal skills
• Very good problem solving skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Sound judgment/decision making
• Ability to lead and motivate a team
• Ability to effectively delegate work
• Ability to effectively motivate other staff members
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients

JOIN US!

In return, we’ll provide the support for you to develop your programmer career in a supportive and dynamic environment.  You’ll be working in a global company of over 75,000 employees in more than 100 countries, with a broad range of healthcare information, technology and service offerings.

You will have the opportunity to play an important part in helping our clients drive healthcare forward and ultimately, improve outcomes for patients.

Whatever your career goals, we are here to ensure you get there!

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IQVIA is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions and clinical research services to the life sciences industry. We believe in pushing the boundaries of human science and data science to make the biggest impact possible – to help our customers create a healthier world. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

Perhaps you’re looking for your next career move, or maybe you’re just looking for something new and exciting?

We have just the role for you. Interface is currently recruiting for qualified pharmacists to join our ever-growing teams! 

This innovative role requires pharmacists with clinical knowledge, commercial acumen, and a drive for success to provide expertise in a range of therapy areas. You will directly impact patients with long term conditions providing critical resource to primary care.

Benefits of working as Clinical Pharmacists with IQVIA:

• Funding and paid leave for the Independent Pharmacist Qualification
• Access to learning and career path development tools
• Become a clinical expert in long term conditions eg AF, asthma, COPD, diabetes, heart failure
• Car allowance £5500 (PLUS paid mileage)
• 25 days annual paid holiday, NO weekend, bank holiday or evening working
• Opportunity to buy extra 5 days annual leave
• Competitive open-ended bonus
• Private healthcare (BUPA), dental and wellbeing schemes for you AND your family
• Flexible benefits including Competitive pension scheme, Life Assurance, Group Income Protection, Personal Accident Insurance and more!
• Online wellbeing support available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
• Other benefits at corporate rates such as: gym memberships, access to 100s of restaurant/store discounts
• Regular remote coffee mornings, Regional meetings / team social events
• Manage your own diary to enable flexible working and in practice

We are looking for:

• Registered pharmacists
• Community or primary care experience desirable
• Willing to travel as required, along with remote (home) working
• A keen passion to make a positive difference to patients’ long-term health
• Driven work ethic

Some principal responsibilities:

• Support Practices to provide clinical tools and resource to help manage patients with long-term conditions

• To ensure clinical services are delivered within the bounds of our protocols, service operating instructions and systems.
• To identify opportunities for clinical reviews at individual practice level, PCN or CCG level where there is clinical need.
• To enhance the awareness of Interface Clinical Services within primary care and to assist in developing long lasting relationships with practices and local NHS organisations.

Be part of the Team!

Interface Clinical Services, an IQVIA business, are the largest organisation within the UK healthcare sector to fully employ a team of pharmacists. We operate in partnership with both the NHS and industry.

As pioneers of Clinical Pharmacist-led services, here at Interface we believe that a career in healthcare is more than just a job, it’s a vocation.

Our mission is simple, to improve clinical outcomes and improve patients’ lives, we want you to be part of that journey and know that you are making a difference.

We understand that people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer the expected competitive salary and great benefits, but we do more than that, we want you to feel part of something.

Learn more about jobs within IQVIA’s Contract Sales and Medical Solutions division at https://www.iqviamedicalsalescareers.com/our-careers

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IQVIA is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions and clinical research services to the life sciences industry. We believe in pushing the boundaries of human science and data science to make the biggest impact possible – to help our customers create a healthier world. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

Perhaps you’re looking for your next career move, or maybe you’re just looking for something new and exciting?

We have just the role for you. Interface is currently recruiting for qualified pharmacists to join our ever-growing teams! 

This innovative role requires pharmacists with clinical knowledge, commercial acumen, and a drive for success to provide expertise in a range of therapy areas. You will directly impact patients with long term conditions providing critical resource to primary care.

Benefits of working as Clinical Pharmacists with IQVIA:

• Funding and paid leave for the Independent Pharmacist Qualification
• Access to learning and career path development tools
• Become a clinical expert in long term conditions eg AF, asthma, COPD, diabetes, heart failure
• Car allowance £5500 (PLUS paid mileage)
• 25 days annual paid holiday, NO weekend, bank holiday or evening working
• Opportunity to buy extra 5 days annual leave
• Competitive open-ended bonus
• Private healthcare (BUPA), dental and wellbeing schemes for you AND your family
• Flexible benefits including Competitive pension scheme, Life Assurance, Group Income Protection, Personal Accident Insurance and more!
• Online wellbeing support available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
• Other benefits at corporate rates such as: gym memberships, access to 100s of restaurant/store discounts
• Regular remote coffee mornings, Regional meetings / team social events
• Manage your own diary to enable flexible working and in practice

We are looking for:

• Registered pharmacists
• Community or primary care experience desirable
• Willing to travel as required, along with remote (home) working
• A keen passion to make a positive difference to patients’ long-term health
• Driven work ethic

Some principal responsibilities:

• Support Practices to provide clinical tools and resource to help manage patients with long-term conditions

• To ensure clinical services are delivered within the bounds of our protocols, service operating instructions and systems.
• To identify opportunities for clinical reviews at individual practice level, PCN or CCG level where there is clinical need.
• To enhance the awareness of Interface Clinical Services within primary care and to assist in developing long lasting relationships with practices and local NHS organisations.

Be part of the Team!

Interface Clinical Services, an IQVIA business, are the largest organisation within the UK healthcare sector to fully employ a team of pharmacists. We operate in partnership with both the NHS and industry.

As pioneers of Clinical Pharmacist-led services, here at Interface we believe that a career in healthcare is more than just a job, it’s a vocation.

Our mission is simple, to improve clinical outcomes and improve patients’ lives, we want you to be part of that journey and know that you are making a difference.

We understand that people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer the expected competitive salary and great benefits, but we do more than that, we want you to feel part of something.

Learn more about jobs within IQVIA’s Contract Sales and Medical Solutions division at https://www.iqviamedicalsalescareers.com/our-careers

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IQVIA is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions and clinical research services to the life sciences industry. We believe in pushing the boundaries of human science and data science to make the biggest impact possible – to help our customers create a healthier world. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

Real World Commercial Solutions to Create a Healthier World

In RWCS we’re passionate about improving the life sciences ecosystem and making decisions that accelerate innovation for a healthier world. Every day our team develops evidence-based strategies that are used in published research, clinical guidelines, and market access decisions, to improve healthcare at every touchpoint. We design and deliver Commercial Analytics, supported by our world-class proprietary data assets, solve complex client challenges through strategic consulting, and use leading edge market research techniques to support clients brand strategy, planning and measurement. We’re purpose-driven problem solvers, that do what we love to make a greater impact on human health.

Integrated Research

We focus on listening to the customer and patient voice in multi-country studies for international pharmaceutical companies. Our team focuses on exploring and measuring what Health Care Professionals and patients say and do using different behavioural frameworks to deliver actionable insights and clear answers to our clients’ business questions. We typically use IQVIA data to contextualise our research and collaborate with other IQVIA teams to provide our clients with comprehensive solutions to their business issues.

The Role

The Engagement Manager role in our EMEA Integrated Research team is critical for driving innovative solutions to key HQ clients based in EMEA. It is expected that the post holder will assist generating target revenues and will work with clients to provide strategic support to answer business issues, oversee the delivery of high-quality studies and generate repeat business.

The post holder will focus on integrating different research solutions, such as primary and secondary intelligence, and employing the broader IQVIA offer to have meaningful discussions with clients. The Engagement Manager would be responsible for developing winning proposals for clients, evaluating and proposing different methodological solutions to the client. They also play a key role in coaching the team and supporting the developing of up and coming talent.

The candidate will therefore be excited about developing new solutions and services, driving business development activities and delivering projects of the highest quality by working across different geographies.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading the delivery of the IR offer for key HQ clients in EMEA, deploying the right delivery resources and innovation to ensure repeat and new business is generated from major accounts
• Understanding clients’ needs and developing high quality proposals to address those
• Bringing strategic thinking to client issues, developing clear actions for the client to solve their issues and acting as the trusted advisor to clients on a project basis
• Ensuring that offering development is scalable across different client business issues
• Design research solutions, including identification of relevant data assets, methodology, samples, questionnaires, discussion guides and other research tools
• Taking a leadership role in implementing B&IRS business vision and objectives, and support the development of the business
• Coaching offshore team and more junior team members
• Taking responsibility for a significant part of the business, achieving revenue targets
• Managing end to end consulting and Primary Market Research projects including coordination of multidisciplinary teams staffed to the project, such as fieldwork, programming and desk research

Who You Are

• A university degree holder with 8+ years of experience in life science or healthcare consulting. Preferential consideration will be given to candidates with experience in carrying out consulting and market research projects in the pharmaceutical area at an international/cross-country level.
• Able to demonstrate excellent project management, relationship-building, and client-influencing skills with an established network and referral contacts
• Strong capability in managing large and/or multiple projects and juggling priorities so that deadlines are met while retaining consistently high-quality outcomes

• Ability to contribute to business development through the identification of leads, development of proposals etc
• Excellent knowledge of English and of the main Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

Benefits

We work hard to prioritise the things that matter most to you. Visit our benefits page for information on everything from perks to well-being initiatives and career enhancement.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions and clinical research services to the life sciences industry. We believe in pushing the boundaries of human science and data science to make the biggest impact possible – to help our customers create a healthier world. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads and participates in Internal Audits globally, performing testing and reviews according to the Internal Audit annual plan and in accordance with relevant internal and external standards.

• Identifies risks associated with the processes under review.

• Determines financial policies and procedures compliance.

• Identifies internal control weaknesses and makes improvement recommendations.

• Reviews evidence of management action plan implementations.

• Performs and reviews Sarbanes-Oxley testing companywide.

• Efficiently communicates Internal Audit findings to senior management, writes and reviews audit observations and drafts comprehensive audit reports in a timely manner.

• Mentors and provides coaching to junior staff.

• Assists in preparation of tracking schedules and summary reports related to Internal Audit and SOX deficiencies.

• Work with the team on sharing best practice, updating procedures and new methodologies.

EXPERIENCE, TECHNICAL AND PERSONAL SKILLS

Essential experience

• Minimum of 3-4 years of professional experience in finance, accounting, audit, risk, or other related area is required.

• Experience leading Internal Audits, performing testing and reviews and presenting findings to senior leadership.

• Exposure to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) and Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX 404) is preferred.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to interact with senior management across countries and cultures.

• Attention to detail to ensure completeness and accuracy of work performed.

• Ability to prioritise, multitask and commitment to meet reporting deadlines.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

• Ability to work under own initiative, and enthusiasm to drive through change.

• PC proficiency, including MS Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook.

• Prior SAP, PeopleSoft and Hyperion experience is an advantage.

• Knowledge of data analytics would be an advantage as would a second language

• High level of confidentiality when dealing with highly sensitive information.

Additional Requirements

The position requires international travel (approx. 25%)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related area is mandatory.

• Relevant professional certification e.g.  ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIA, CFE.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions and clinical research services to the life sciences industry. We believe in pushing the boundaries of human science and data science to make the biggest impact possible – to help our customers create a healthier world. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

Overview

Individuals joining us are assured of a rewarding and progressive career in life sciences consulting. You’ll have the opportunity to address challenging client issues, across multiple geographies with a hands-on influence in delivering solutions.  We operate in a truly multi-cultural, collegial and collaborative work environment that is rich in development and growth.

Role
As a Regulatory Science and Strategy Senior Principal within IQVIA’s EMEA RWS business, you will take on a variety of roles that focus primarily within the following core areas:

• client/project leadership,

• maintaining and further developing expertise on the regulatory landscape (focusing on real world evidence and the European Medicines Agency in particular),

• business development,

• firm/operational leadership roles

The role has two areas of focus.

Firstly, a senior principal is expected to deliver outstanding client service, while building trusted relationships with new and existing clients while enhancing our global network of regulatory science and strategy capabilities to support life science clients to use Real World Evidence more widely and effectively for regulatory purposes.  

Secondly, the role encompasses acting as a subject matter expert and thought leader for Regulatory Affairs in Europe (western and eastern). It covers regulatory affairs for all phases from drug development:  pre-clin, clinical, submission/approval/launch, and post-launch development and commercialization activities.

An in-depth knowledge of the entire drug development process from EMEA health authority requirements perspective e.g., European Medicine Agency (EMA) and local national competent authority is essential to success. This subject matter expert role interacts with those experienced in regulatory affairs, clinical development and real-world insights for post authorization studies. As a member of the MEP team, they participate in the development of proposal strategy and regulatory pathway including for PASS.

The role interacts with regulatory and drug development leaders around IQVIA relative to customers who require regulatory expertise. The role also interacts with Marketing and Sales/BD across IQVIA as they generate customer requests.

Finally, this role is part of the senior/strategic face of IQVIA to customers for IQVIA EMEA regulatory affairs services connected to Post Authorisation Safety Studies(PASS), Drug Utilisation Studies and external comparators studies . Since the European pharma market is one of the largest in the world, this requires considerable breadth of knowledge and experience.

Responsibilities

• Support IQVIA Real World Solutions teams to sell and deliver customer programs of Real World Evidence generation for regulatory audiences (notably Post Authorisation Safety Studies, Drug Utilisation Studies and External Comparator Studies)

• Lead European regulatory intelligence activities. Ensure a robust process to monitor the external regulatory environment and to identify and communicate new or emerging information that is relevant to IQVIA innovative offerings and to our clients’ needs.

• Remain current on emerging regulatory frameworks, pivotal regulatory decisions, and industry trends in order to anticipate and identify new business challenges and issues with assigned clients.

• Shape and influence regulatory strategy to benefit company, based on emerging regulatory frameworks, scientific innovation, and IQVIA’s Real World Solutions portfolio

• Create and elevate new business opportunities through the identification of value-added follow-on work and identify new revenue opportunities with existing and new client organizations.

• Act as principal owner of regulatory science element of client engagements; ultimate responsibility for client satisfaction and delivering high levels of quality/added value: Specifically:

• Advisor on the strategy to deliver EMEA regulatory services to customers concerning PASS, DUS and external comparators.  The role requires deep understanding of customer needs and develops appropriate strategy and delivery plans for services. Key services include regulatory consulting and fulfilling EMEA requirements for life cycle management especially regarding Post authorisation Safety Studies.

• Deep knowledge of the activities, outputs and ongoing workstreams of the PRAC, CHMp, EMA and EnCEPP are essential

• Capability to work collaboratively across IQVIA when customer requirements involve regulatory affairs services

• Customer experience developing, delivering, and selling regulatory services to biotech, small-, mid-, and large Pharma.

• Provide follow-up with clients after project deliverables have been completed to ensure client satisfaction.

• Allocate direction, advice, and intellectual leadership to clients and delivery teams.

• Provide high level input and ensure development of client reports and presentations.

• Ability to deliver all or significant portions of findings to clients.

• Lead IQVIA regulatory thought leadership in concert with IQVIA’s our global network of regulatory science and strategy experts

• Provide leadership, strategic direction and insight to the Regulatory Science and Strategy organization.

• Participate in annual performance review team processes.

• Engage in recruitment and selection of new staff.

• Mentor, coach, and share subject matter expertise with others to help develop individuals and capabilities delivering world-class solutions for clients.

Skills & Experience

The successful candidate will have a track record of success across the majority of the following competencies:

• Industry & regulatory expertise - Maintains a constant focus on regulators, industry, and client trends in the life sciences industry. Applies this knowledge to both active client engagements and business/client development activities.

• Regulated Medical Product Experience - Ability to speak in detail with senior client stakeholders about EMA, MHRA and other regulatory bodies requirements, guidelines, and expectations, in a meaningful manner with depth of content knowledge, including emerging trends that will shape studies and broader business planning activities especially around PASS , DUS and external comparators.   

• Client Relationship Management and Delivery - Principal owner of client engagements to the brand and commercial functions within leading Life Sciences organizations, focused on client satisfaction and outstanding client deliverables. Proven capability to identify new revenue opportunities with existing clients & manage several opportunities in parallel

• Business Development - Proven success selling complex strategy and operations engagements to the top Pharma/Life Sciences companies. Actively participate in proposal development and ongoing pre-sales meetings with potential new client organizations.

• Senior Level Solution Selling - Proven ability to build relationships, identify client pain points, and develop custom solutions with senior level life science clients

• Communications/Executive Presence - Expresses ideas in a clear and concise manner; tailors message to target audience with the gravitas to build relationships to sell services and recruit practitioners.

• Cooperative Teamwork - Builds supportive relationships within a team, based on trust and respect. Requires listening to others, adapts to other people's different work styles and focuses on shared goals. Willing to challenge others and accepts challenges as a way of getting the best results for the team.

• Coping with Pressure - A positive attitude in stressful situations or following failures. Ability to manage one’s own emotions, willing to take on challenging tasks, and energy to remain focused on those tasks when presented with obstacles.

• Decision-Making - Makes clear, appropriate decisions. Performs with incomplete or ambiguous information, and while under time pressure. Resilience in making unpopular decisions when necessary and taking responsibility for outcomes and impacts of those decisions.

• Customer Focus - Develops strong, lasting relationships with clients. Possesses desire to understand and satisfy customers’ needs and exceed expectations whenever possible. Concern with clients inside or outside the organization; internal customers may be other departments or individuals from the same organization.

• Flexibility - Responds well to change. Positive attitude toward change and a readiness to adapt when presented with new information, new situations or shifting priorities.

• Influencing - Balances the need to shape outcomes in short term while maintaining successful long-term relationships. Knows how to motivate and inspire to achieve a common goal, and demonstrates key strategic negotiation tactics. Uses personal and professional contacts to influence people across teams or organizations.

• Initiative - Constantly looks for things to do. Self-confident and proactive; generates activity for themselves rather than waiting for instruction. Prepared to take risks if potential benefit in results.

• Innovation - Turns creative ideas into original solutions. Produces new or different approaches in current situations and enables creativity in others. Involved in generating ideas and seeing them through to implementation.

• Management of Others - Enables others to perform. Sets a clear direction and delegates fairly and appropriately allowing direct reports the means to achieve their goals. Looks for opportunities to develop individuals by encouraging them to take on greater responsibility and make decisions for themselves.

• Planning and organizing - Establishes and prioritizes tasks and objectives in order to manage time and resources appropriately. Sets deadlines based on the time required, and on how each part of the plan affects others. Prepares backup plans in case the sit

• Strategic Vision - Creates a clear view of the future of the business. Considers the long-term goals of the organization and defines the strategy to achieve this. Takes into account the current environment in which the business operates and anticipates future changes or challenges for the organization.

• Technological Orientation - Shows comfort and aptitude using technology in order to reach goals more efficiently, and to a higher standard of quality. Welcomes advancements in technology and is willing to understand and implement them. Uses technology appropriately, and helps others to appreciate and understand the benefits of using technology.

• International Experience - Has experience working across Europe and other geographies

Qualifications & Other Requirements

• In addition to the skills and experience above, candidates interested in joining IQVIA in this role should have:

• A strong academic track record including a life science-related discipline or professional equivalent, relevant graduate degree preferred (further personal/industry qualifications are valued)

• At least 10 years professional experience in working at European Regulatory bodies e.g., EMA

• Previous experience in life science consulting / professional services is preferred

• Evidence of consistent career progression

• Minimum of 6 years of experience focused on regulatory science, regulatory strategy, or product review

• A strong track record of management, leadership and people development

• A willingness and ability to travel to client locations

• Fluency in English (spoken and written)

• Right to live and work in the recruiting country

IQVIA is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions and clinical research services to the life sciences industry. We believe in pushing the boundaries of human science and data science to make the biggest impact possible – to help our customers create a healthier world. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com