Evidence Generation Consultant

Overview

IQVIA is a leading global provider of strategic advisory services, innovative technology solutions and contract research services helping healthcare stakeholders finding better solutions for their patients and for the ecosystem.

For IQVIA Italy, we are looking for a Evidence Generation Consultant in the local Real World Solutions Team to focus on generating demand of Observational Studies, defining the optimal solutions for customers RWE needs, and remain with an oversight role all along study duration.

Accountabilities

• Strategy setting and market building
• Contribute to implementing IQVIA’s Real World Evidence vision and objectives, while supporting strategic business development
• Identify new opportunities for Retro / Prospective Observational Studies mainly involving Primary Data
• Build and maintain external stakeholder relationships to promote IQVIA market positioning in Observational Studies and RWE
• Contribute to the development of the IQVIA thought leadership and innovation agenda
• Client leadership and project delivery
• Develop awareness of IQVIA’s RWE solutions across the assigned Customers Portfolio
• Engage with customers to map and develop opportunities, and structure high quality business briefs for ClinOp RWE Team) mainly involving Primary Data Collection
• Engage with senior leaders across IQVIA RWS & Commercial Principals, Account Directors and GKAMs / EKAMs, to drive growth opportunities for Observational Methodologies
• Design, development and oversight of Observational Studies to the highest quality standards, meeting or exceeding client expectations
• Capabilities building and people leadership
• Responsibility for effective coordination with peers and professionals beyond hierarchical lines, ensuring collaboration, support and ability to achieve common goals

Desired Skills and Experience

• At least 2+ year work experience in the RWE / Observational Studies field
• Experience in sales of Observational Studies including interaction with senior clients at HQs level (Clin Operations, Medical Direction, R&D)
• Ability to manage and guide complex cross functional teams towards a successful project delivery within contractual timelines and budget
• Understanding of the operational requirements for conducting observational studies: GDPR requirements, ECs requirements, site activation and regulatory requirements
• Proven ability to advance ambiguous or conceptual needs and engage multiple stakeholders, internal and clients, to decision points
• Deep commercial awareness of the healthcare, health technology and pharmaceutical industry, gained through experience
• Strong business skills / acumen; translation of scientific expertise and knowledge to achieve the identified business goals of the company
• Excellent business acumen and commercial awareness grounded in demonstrable business development experience
• Solid project management experience
• Proficiency in English, both oral and written
• Proficiency in Italian, both oral and written
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to manage multiple projects, juggle priorities and deliver on tight deadlines
• Affinity for a collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Location

Milan / Modena (hybrid)