Associate - Patient-Centered Solutions - London

IQVIA Ltd. (GB80); Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider of clinical research services is seeking an Associate/Associate Consultant in London to work on international projects focused on patient-centered research. The candidate will conduct various types of research and perform analyses, providing insights and recommendations to clients. An advanced degree in fields such as public health or psychology is required, along with strong analytical and communication skills. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Continuous professional development

Work across multiple geographies

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Experience or interest in healthcare and life sciences.
• Training in conducting primary and secondary research.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct primary and secondary research including patient interviews.
• Perform quantitative or qualitative analyses for reports.
• Communicate strategic insights and recommendations to clients.
• Assist in business development and proposals.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Education

Advanced academic degree in public health, epidemiology, psychology, sociology, medical anthropology, health economics or related field

Tools

Consulting methodologies

Job description

The Patient-Centered Solutions team (PCS)

The PCS team leads the industry in the science of measuring the patient experience. We help our clients by applying our consulting expertise and 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 (e.g., patient interviews, focus groups), quantitative (e.g., clinical outcome assessments (COAs)/patient‑reported outcomes (PROS), preference research) and passive (e.g., digital health technology tools) approaches to understand patient, caregiver and physician experiences and expectations of disease and treatment.

Why join?

• Become part of a recognized global leader in patient‑focused research
• Keep growing with an organization that encourages and invests into continuous professional and personal development
• Leverage your current expertise and gain new skills, such as consulting methodologies
• Shape your career by addressing challenging 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

What will you do?

As an Associate/ Associate Consultant you will be part of our EMEA‑wide team, working internationally from one of 3 locations: Madrid, Amsterdam or London. 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

Requirements

• An advanced academic social science degree in public health, epidemiology, psychology, sociology, medical anthropology, health economics or another related field
• Prior experience or avid interest in the healthcare and life science industries
• Knowledge of consulting methodologies, tools and techniques is a big plus
• Training and interest in conducting primary and secondary research and analyzing and synthesizing results
• Demonstrable analytical, interpretative, and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with others
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including grammatical/technical writing skills
• Excellent attention to details
• 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
• Permanent right to work in the United Kingdom
• Readiness to work in hybrid model (typically 1–2 days per week spent at the office)

Important information regarding the recruitment process

• Please submit your application by December 29th , 23:59 GMT
• It’s mandatory for candidates to submit their CV in English
• We don’t provide visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future
• Suitable candidates will receive an invitation to complete an online test:
  • The test has 3 parts probing on basic analytical ability, English comprehension and quantitative ability
  • All parts are in English, they take about 45 minutes in total and need to be completed in one sitting
  • Once you receive the invitation, please complete the test at your earliest convenience
  • Please keep your computer camera and microphone active
  • Please note that due to the upcoming winter break you may receive your invitation (or feedback on your test) in the week commencing December 29th
• Please note that recommendation regarding further steps are based on both; your CV (experience/expertise) and the outcome of the test

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