Clinical Advisory Analyst

IQVIA Inc; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA is seeking a clinically trained professional to join our Clinical Advisor team in Bengaluru. You will deliver clinical insights, analytics, and structured problem-solving to client engagements in the life sciences and healthcare space.

The role combines foundational US clinical expertise with data interpretation and stakeholder collaboration to generate actionable recommendations, support market definitions, and drive outcomes across the Center of Excellence initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a clinical or life sciences discipline (required)
• Advanced/master’s degree preferred (e.g., PharmD, MPH, MBA)
• 2–6 years of experience in healthcare, life sciences, or consulting
• Foundational US clinical and US healthcare domain knowledge
• Strong analytical and strategic problem-solving skills
• Ability to translate clinical data into actionable insights
• Excellent client relationship management and influencing ability
• Deep expertise in at least one CoE or clinical domain

Responsibilities

• Act as a solutions-based expert providing clinical and US claims adjudication expertise
• Conduct clinical and healthcare data analysis including claims/EMR interpretation
• Support delivery of client engagements and develop actionable recommendations
• Develop structured market definition outputs with diagnosis and procedures
• Collaborate to validate analyses and support client-ready recommendations
• Participate in client discussions and working sessions
• Contribute to proposal development and business development materials
• Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of workstreams
• Build subject matter expertise through project experience and knowledge sharing
• Support internal initiatives, including knowledge development

Skills

Clinical data analysis

US healthcare domain knowledge

Analytical and problem-solving

Effective communication

Client relationship management

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in clinical or life sciences

Advanced/master's degree preferred

Tools

SQL

Job description

A clinically trained professional with strong analytical and consulting capabilities, supporting the delivery of high-quality client engagements in the life science and healthcare space. The ideal candidate brings foundational US healthcare clinical expertise, data interpretation skills, and a structured problem-solving approach, with the ability to contribute to complex projects. This individual combines structured problem solving, quantitative analysis, pharmaceutical commercial knowledge and strong communication skills. They are comfortable working with sales, marketing, commercial operations, analytics, and technology stakeholders to turn business questions into practical recommendations and executable solutions.

Role Summary The Clinical Advisor supports the delivery of client engagements by contributing clinical insights, analytics, and structured problem-solving, ensuring outputs are accurate, relevant, and aligned to client needs. The role is client-facing and commercially driven, working closely with senior team members to execute projects and develop actionable recommendations. The Clinical Advisor is responsible for ownership of the clinical aspects of client engagements, including market definition creation, ensuring delivery of high-quality, insight-driven solutions that achieve superior client satisfaction and tangible business impact. This role operates within a defined Center of Excellence (CoE), with the flexibility to support cross-functional and cross-domain opportunities. The Clinical Advisor contributes to offering development, market positioning, and capability building within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a solutions-based expert providing clinical and US claims adjudication expertise, clinical validation and interpretation of analytical outputs
• Conduct clinical and healthcare data analysis, including interpretation of medical and pharmaceutical claims, EMR/EHR, or other datasets
• Support delivery of client engagements, contributing to project market definition framing, analysis, insight generation, and solution development
• Develop structured market definition outputs including diagnosis and procedure definitions that communicate recommendations clearly and effectively
• Collaborate with team members to provide clinical validation of analysis, supporting analytical insights, supporting client-ready recommendations
• Participate in client discussions and working sessions, as appropriate
• Contribute to proposal development and business development materials
• Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of assigned workstreams
• Build subject matter expertise through project experience, research, and knowledge sharing
• Support internal initiatives, including knowledge development and asset creation

Core Technical Expertise

• Clinical and US healthcare data analysis including medical and pharmaceutical claims, US payor dynamics, formulary influence on patients
• Understanding of clinical coding systems (ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, NDC, USC, GPI, LOINC)
• Understanding of market dynamics, competitive landscape, and industry stakeholders
• Data manipulation and analysis using Excel and/or SQL
• Familiarity with consulting frameworks and problem-solving methodologies
• Exposure to life sciences data assets and commercial/clinical use cases

Educational Background and Required Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in a clinical or life sciences discipline (e.g., pharmacy, nursing, biology) (required)
• Advanced/master’s degree (e.g., PharmD, MSN, MPH, MSc, MBA) (preferred)
• ~2–6 years of experience in healthcare, life sciences, or consulting
• Foundational US clinical and US healthcare domain knowledge, US claims adjudication expertise
• Strong knowledge of life sciences industry, market dynamics, and client needs
• Strong analytical and strategic problem-solving skills, with ability to structure and execute analyses
• Ability to interpret and synthesize clinical and healthcare data into actionable insights
• Exceptional client relationship management and influencing ability, particularly at senior levels
• Deep expertise in at least one CoE or clinical domain, with working knowledge across broader practices
• Client service mindset, attention to detail, ownership, and ability to manage multiple tasks under deadlines
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
• Advanced Excel and SQL capabilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

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.

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.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create connections that accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments. Everything we do is part of a journey to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. To get there, we seek out diverse talent with curious minds and a relentless commitment to innovation and impact. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of helping customers improve the lives of patients everywhere. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.