Senior Qualitative Research Lead — Patient-Centered Insights

Iqvia; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote or hybrid working

Job summary

IQVIA is seeking an Associate Principal/Principal in Qualitative Research within Patient Centered Solutions. The role blends scientific leadership with consulting delivery and people development, based in the UK or Europe with remote or hybrid working options.

The position requires a PhD or Master’s with substantial experience, 5–8 years in pharmaceutical consulting, and expert qualitative methods with regulatory and payer familiarity. Expect leadership across projects and client relationships.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant discipline or a Master’s with substantial consulting or additional experience.
• 5-8 years professional experience in consulting within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Demonstrated expertise in designing, conducting, and analyzing qualitative research in healthcare settings.
• Familiar with designing and leading qualitative research consistent with FDA Patient‑Focused Drug Development guidance.
• Experience with regulatory/ payer or publication contexts and COA development.

Responsibilities

• Act as SME in qualitative research and guide study design and interpretation of patient experience data.
• Lead design, execution and delivery of high‑quality qualitative research across projects.
• Identify and apply innovative qualitative methods, including AI-enabled approaches.
• Lead review and testing of emerging qualitative methods and contribute to PCS evidence base.
• Provide senior scientific input into qualitative analysis plans and client‑facing reports.

Skills

Qualitative research

Client leadership

Project management

Regulatory strategy knowledge

Education

PhD in a relevant discipline

Master’s degree with substantial consulting experience

Tools

ATLAS.ti

MAXQDA

NVivo

Job description

IQVIA is seeking an Associate Principal/Principal in Qualitative Research within Patient Centered Solutions. The role blends scientific leadership with consulting delivery and people development, based in the UK or Europe with remote or hybrid working options.

The position requires a PhD or Master’s with substantial experience, 5–8 years in pharmaceutical consulting, and expert qualitative methods with regulatory and payer familiarity. Expect leadership across projects and client relationships.