Senior Insights and Analytics Principal, Large Pharma

IQVIA; Rosemont (IL); On-site; USD 137,200 - 453,700; Full time

Job summary

A global health data firm is seeking a Senior Insights and Analytics Principal to drive business growth and deliver strategic insights for complex biopharma clients. This role involves leveraging client relationships, shaping analytic solutions, and guiding project direction to meet clients' business needs. With a strong background in management consulting and data analytics, the ideal candidate will manage senior client relationships and lead multi-disciplinary teams. A Master's or MBA is preferred, alongside extensive industry experience.

Qualifications

• 12 years of experience in management consulting or data analytics in biopharma required.
• Strong understanding of healthcare data and analytical methods.
• Experience managing senior client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Leverage relationships to identify and shape new business opportunities.
• Build long-term client relationships through strategic thinking and collaboration.
• Translate client questions into analytic frameworks and guide project direction.

Skills

Client relationship management

Analytical methods

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Education

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

Masters / MBA preferred

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 that create measurable impact 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 trusted strategic partner.

Key Responsibilities

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 in order 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; Masters / MBA preferred.
• 12 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 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.