Senior Insights and Analytics Principal, Large Pharma

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

Job summary

IQVIA is seeking a Senior Insights and Analytics Principal in Durham, North Carolina, responsible for driving business growth through analytics solutions. This senior role demands strong client relationships and strategic insights for biopharma clients, leveraging data-driven approaches.

Applicants should have at least 12 years of experience in the industry, a degree in a quantitative field, and demonstrate critical thinking and leadership skills. The position offers a significant salary range based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• 12 years of experience in management consulting, data analytics, or similar roles in biopharma.
• Strong understanding of healthcare data and analytical methods.
• Proven track record of managing senior client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Drive business growth by identifying new business opportunities.
• Build long-term client relationships and deliver strategic insights.
• Translate client business questions into analytic frameworks.

Skills

Client relationship management

Data-driven problem solving

Analytical methods

Critical thinking

Commercial acumen

Education

Degree in engineering, statistics, math, economics, or other quantitative fields

Master’s or MBA

Job description

The Senior Insights and Analytics Principal is a senior analytics leader responsible for driving business growth, shaping analytic solutions, and delivering strategic insights for our largest and most complex 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 strategic partner.

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.

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 to anticipate and identify new business challenges and issues with assigned clients.
• Set direction for the insights teams and 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.
• 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.
• Coach and mentor the insights team, fostering a collaborative, high‑performance culture.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in engineering, statistics, math, economics, or other quantitative fields; Master’s or MBA preferred.
• 12 years of experience in management consulting, data analytics, or similar roles in biopharma required. Strong 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.

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.

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.