Insights and Analytics Principal, Large Pharma

IQVIA; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 137,200 - 453,700; Full time

Job summary

A global clinical research provider in North Carolina is seeking an Insights and Analytics Principal to drive business growth through strategic insights and analytic solutions. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in biopharma, strong analytical skills, and expertise in managing senior client relationships. Responsibilities include business development, delivering insights, and shaping analytic solutions ensuring high-quality deliverables. A Master's degree and strong problem-solving abilities are preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in management consulting, data analytics or similar roles in biopharma required.
• Strong understanding of healthcare data and analytical methods.
• Demonstrated experience managing senior client relationships and leading project teams.

Responsibilities

• Leverage relationships to identify new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships.
• Translate client business questions into analytic frameworks.

Skills

Strong critical thinking and structured problem-solving

Proactive and impact-oriented mindset

Healthcare data understanding

Client relationship management

Education

Degree in engineering, statistics, math, economics or quantitative fields; Masters / MBA preferred

Job description

The Insights and Analytics Principal is a senior analytics leader responsible for driving business growth, shaping analytic solutions, and delivering strategic insights that create measurable impact for our biopharma clients. Leveraging deep industry knowledge and strong client relationships, this role combines commercial acumen, data-driven problem solving, and thought leadership to help clients address complex brand and market challenges. This role will serve as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, strengthening IQVIA’s position as a trusted strategic partner.

Key Responsibilities

1. Business Development and Growth
   • Leverage pre-existing relationships and network to identify, source, and shape new business opportunities by aligning IQVIA’s analytic capabilities with client needs and growth objectives.
   • Drive proposal and RFP processes with new clients
   • Support pipeline planning, client engagement strategies, and account growth planning by collaborating with cross-functional teams across IQVIA.
2. Deliver Strategic Insights
   • Build and maintain trusted, long-term client relationships through strategic thinking, clear communication, and value-driven collaboration.
   • Serve as a strategic advisor, providing compelling insights that demonstrate a deep understanding of client brand dynamics, market forces, and competitive landscapes.
   • Remain current on industry and competitive trends and directions in order to anticipate and identify new business challenges and issues with assigned clients.
3. Shape Analytic Solutions
   • Translate client business questions into analytic frameworks and connect IQVIA offerings, networks, and capabilities to guide solution design and project direction.
   • Guide client engagements to ensure analytic deliverable quality, alignment to client’s business questions, client satisfaction, and project management
   • Provide direction, advice, and intellectual leadership to clients and delivery teams.
   • Oversee the development and presentation of client deliverables. Lead client discussions, presenting key findings and actionable recommendations.
4. Qualifications & Experience
   • Degree in engineering, statistics, math, economics or other quantitative fields; Masters / MBA preferred
   • 10+ years of experience in management consulting, data analytics or similar roles in biopharma required. Understanding of the functions and goals of Commercial roles within the pharmaceutical industry is strongly preferred.
   • Track record of selling, managing, and delivering client projects
   • Strong understanding of healthcare data, analytical methods, and Commercial practice areas in biopharma
   • Demonstrated experience managing senior client relationships and leading multi-disciplinary project teams
   • Strong critical thinking and structured problem-solving abilities. Proactive, inquisitive, and impact-oriented mindset
   • Ability to operate in a matrixed, fast-paced environment with multiple priorities

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 IQVIA careers.

IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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 $137,200.00 - $453,700.00. 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.