Senior Consultant, Evidence Generation

IQVIA; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 56,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA in Milan, Italy seeks a Senior Consultant to lead end-to-end Real-World Evidence and Evidence Generation engagements in a CRO environment. You will partner with Medical Affairs, Market Access and HEOR stakeholders to translate evidence needs into tailored strategies, with a focus on delivering impactful, client-ready solutions.

You will shape study designs, proposals and business development efforts, coordinating cross-functional teams, managing complex projects, and building trusted

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, Data Science, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field required; a PhD is preferred.
• Senior experience (5-8 years) in Real-World Evidence, Observational Research, Evidence Generation, or HEOR within CROs, Life-Sciences Consultancy, Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology Organization.
• Strong knowledge of RWE and non-interventional research across the product lifecycle, with the ability to align evidence plans with Medical Affairs, Market Access, regulatory and HTA requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in client-facing consulting, proposal leadership, business development, feasibility assessment and bid-defense support.
• Strong analytical and strategic capabilities to assess data availability, study feasibility, operational implications and evidence-generation approaches, including new data partners and innovative evidence models.
• Strong project leadership, communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to operate effectively in a cross-functional and international matrix environment.
• Proven sell-deliver leadership in complex RWE environments, with experience designing evidence strategy and managing projects across multiple stakeholders, therapeutic areas and methodological approaches in cross-functional settings.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a senior RWE consultant and strategic partner to Medical Affairs, Market Access, HEOR stakeholders, translating evidence needs into tailored evidence-generation strategies.
• Supports business development by identifying follow-on work and new opportunities to expand the Evidence Generation offering and strengthen client engagement.
• Leads or contributes to the strategy, design and development of Real-World Evidence proposals and client-ready solution materials, ensuring a clear value proposition, fit-for-purpose delivery approach and commercially sound evidence-generation model.
• Designs and co-creates innovative study approaches, including implementation science studies, hybrid studies and synthetic data applications.
• Contributes to portfolio evolution by scouting, assessing and supporting the activation of new data sources, clinical networks and partnerships.
• When acting as Project Manager, coordinates cross-functional collaboration of project teams and communication with clients.
• Reviews proposal materials and key deliverables, recommending improvements, alternative solutions and pragmatic re-scoping options.
• Builds and maintains trusted client relationships through ongoing follow-up, clear communication and senior-level advice, capturing feedback and shaping potential next-step engagements.

Skills

RWE consulting

Proposal leadership

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Education

Master’s degree in Life Sciences or related field

Job description

Milan, Italy

Full time

R1550151

We are seeking a Senior Consultant within a CRO environment, focused on end-to-end Real-World Evidence and Evidence Generation consulting. The role combines client engagement, evidence strategy, study design, proposal development, project oversight and business development, translating Medical Affairs, Market Access, and HTA needs into fit-for-purpose RWE solutions, while contributing to the development of innovative solutions and new growth opportunities.

Essential Functions:

• Acts as a senior RWE consultant and strategic partner to Medical Affairs, Market Access, HEOR stakeholders, translating evidence needs into tailored evidence-generation strategies.
• Supports business development by identifying follow-on work and new opportunities to expand the Evidence Generation offering and strengthen client engagement.
• Leads or contributes to the strategy, design and development of Real-World Evidence proposals and client-ready solution materials, ensuring a clear value proposition, fit-for-purpose delivery approach and commercially sound evidence-generation model.
• Designs and co-creates innovative study approaches, including implementation science studies, hybrid studies and synthetic data applications.
• Contributes to portfolio evolution by scouting, assessing and supporting the activation of new data sources, clinical networks and partnerships.
• When acting as Project Manager, coordinates cross-functional collaboration of project teams and communication with clients.
• Reviews proposal materials and key deliverables, recommending improvements, alternative solutions and pragmatic re-scoping options.
• Builds and maintains trusted client relationships through ongoing follow-up, clear communication and senior-level advice, capturing feedback and shaping potential next-step engagements.

Qualifications:

• A Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, Data Science, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field required; a PhD is preferred.
• Senior experience (5-8 years) in Real-World Evidence, Observational Research, Evidence Generation, or HEOR within CROs, Life-Sciences Consultancy, Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology Organization.
• Strong knowledge of RWE and non-interventional research across the product lifecycle, with the ability to align evidence plans with Medical Affairs, Market Access, regulatory and HTA requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in client-facing consulting, proposal leadership, business development, feasibility assessment and bid-defense support.
• Strong analytical and strategic capabilities to assess data availability, study feasibility, operational implications and evidence-generation approaches, including new data partners and innovative evidence models.
• Strong project leadership, communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to operate effectively in a cross-functional and international matrix environment.
• Proven sell-deliver leadership in complex RWE environments, with experience designing evidence strategy and managing projects across multiple stakeholders, therapeutic areas and methodological approaches in cross-functional settings.

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.

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is 55.800,00 € - 83.800,00 €. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.

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.

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