Senior Insights and Analytics Principal, Large Pharma

IQVIA; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 137,000 - 454,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA is seeking a Senior Insights and Analytics Principal in the Detroit area to drive business growth for major biopharma clients. The role combines commercial acumen with data-driven problem solving and thought leadership to deliver strategic insights and shape analytic solutions.

Key responsibilities include leveraging relationships to source opportunities, guiding analytics projects, and maintaining senior client relationships.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, statistics, math, economics or other quantitative fields; Masters / MBA preferred.
• 12 years of experience in management consulting, data analytics or similar roles in biopharma; understanding of Commercial roles in pharma 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Build and maintain trusted, long-term client relationships through strategic thinking, clear communication, and value-driven collaboration.
• Translate client business questions into analytic frameworks and connect IQVIA offerings to guide solution design and project direction.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Client relationship management

Analytic leadership

Project management

Education

Engineering/Statistics/Math/Economics degree

Master's or MBA preferred

Job description

TheSenior Insightsand AnalyticsPrincipalis a senior analytics leader responsible for driving business growth, shaping analytic solutions, and delivering strategic insights that createmeasurableimpactforour largest and most complexbiopharma 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 rolewill serve as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders,strengthening IQVIA’s position as a trusted strategic partner.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development and Growth:

• Leverage pre-existing relationships and network toidentify, source, and shape new business opportunities by aligning IQVIA’s analytic capabilities with client needs and growthobjectives.

• 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.

Deliver Strategic Insights:

• Build andmaintaintrusted, long-term client relationships through strategic thinking, clear communication, and value-driven collaboration.

• Serve as a strategic advisor,providingcompelling insights thatdemonstratea deep understanding of client brand dynamics, market forces, and competitive landscapes.

• Remain current on industryandcompetitive trends and directionsin order toanticipateandidentifynew business challenges and issues with assigned clients.

• Set direction fortheinsights teamsand shape the Large Pharma insights strategy and market-facing narrative.

Shape Analytic Solutions:

• Translate client business questions into analytic frameworks and connect IQVIA offerings, networks, and capabilities to guide solution design and project direction.

• Guideclient engagements to ensure analytic deliverable quality,alignment to client’s business questions,client satisfaction, and project management

• Providedirection, 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.

• Coach and mentorthe insightsteam, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.

Qualifications&Experience

• Degree in engineering, statistics, math,economicsor other quantitative fields; Masters / MBA preferred

• 12years of experience in management consulting, data analytics or similar roles in biopharmarequired.Understanding of the functions and goals ofCommercial roles within the pharmaceutical industry is strongly preferred.

• Track recordof selling, managing, and delivering client projects

• Strongunderstanding 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 tooperatein 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 https://jobs.iqvia.com

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. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe

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.