Lead HEOR & HTA Strategist (Associate Principal)

Human First; Seixal; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA is seeking an Associate Principal in the DTAS Health Economics/HTA practice to lead high-impact HE/HTA engagements for life sciences clients. You will shape strategy, deliver analytical work, and drive client satisfaction while expanding opportunities and mentoring teams.

You will manage cross-functional teams, develop intellectual property, and ensure high-quality client reporting. Travel to support multi-country engagements is expected.

Qualifications

• Typically 7–10 years professional experience in HEOR or HTA within the pharmaceutical and/or healthcare industry with evidence of career progression.
• Subject matter expertise in health economics, evidence synthesis and HTA, i.e., HE modelling, evidence/HTA strategy, SLR, ITC, GVD, scientific advice, JCA.
• Demonstrable analytical, interpretative and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in and commitment to the life sciences and/or healthcare industries.
• Minimum of 2–3 years project management/leadership experience focused strategic consulting engagements.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills including presentations, leading meetings, workshop facilitation, business and report writing.
• Strong capability in managing large and/or multiple projects and juggling priorities so that deadlines are met while retaining consistently high quality outcomes.
• Experience working in multi-disciplined teams.
• Experience in developing credible relationships with senior level managers and executives in the pharmaceutical/healthcare industry.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with others in and across the organization to accomplish team goals.
• Ability to contribute to business development through the identification of leads, development of proposals etc.
• Knowledge of key issues and current developments in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries.
• Knowledge of consulting methodologies, tools and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Managing project teams in the design, development and delivery of client deliverables.
• Leveraging business experience and acumen in identifying alternatives and innovative project approach to client questions.
• Serving as key point of contact with clients.
• Providing follow-up with clients after engagements have been completed to ensure client satisfaction.
• Ensuring clear communication throughout projects and within the team.
• Supporting the development of intellectual property for use on future engagements.
• Managing the process of proposal preparation and/or modifications including overall bid integrity.
• Developing and/or elevating new business opportunities through the identification of follow-on work and new leads.
• Developing broader and deeper knowledge of HEOR methodologies and pharmaceutical market through on the job experience and training.
• Providing direction, advice and intellectual leadership to clients and delivery teams. Direct consulting teams through consistent participation in team meetings.
• Providing high level input to, and ensures the development of, client reports and presentations and delivery of all or significant portions of findings to client.
• Sharing subject matter expertise with others to elevate our capabilities to deliver world-class solutions for clients.
• Leading ad hoc work streams on critical go-to-market related topics such as thought leadership, speaking engagements, client meetings, and publications.
• Serving as a coach to junior members.

Skills

HEOR / HTA expertise

Client relationship management

Project leadership

Business development

English proficiency

Education

Master's Degree or equivalent

PhD (nice to have)

Job description

IQVIA is seeking an Associate Principal in the DTAS Health Economics/HTA practice to lead high-impact HE/HTA engagements for life sciences clients. You will shape strategy, deliver analytical work, and drive client satisfaction while expanding opportunities and mentoring teams.

You will manage cross-functional teams, develop intellectual property, and ensure high-quality client reporting. Travel to support multi-country engagements is expected.