Manager – Strategic Consulting and Mixed-methods Research, Patient-Centered Solutions
No longer listedIQVIA™ is The Human Data Science Company™, focused on using data and science to help healthcare clients find better solutions for their patients. IQVIA offers a broad range of solutions that harness advances in healthcare information, technology, analytics, and human ingenuity to drive healthcare forward.
The Patient Centered Solutions team (PCS)
The PCS team leads the industry in the science of measuring the patient experience. We pair strategic consulting expertise with technical scientific knowledge to design and execute scientifically rigorous research that incorporates the patient voice into the development and commercialization of new medicines. This research includes qualitative, quantitative, mixed-methods, survey-based, and implementation science research that informs development, access, and real-world use of medical products and healthcare interventions.
Why join?
Become part of a recognized global leader in patient-focused research
Keep growing with an organization that encourages and invests in continuous professional and personal development
Develop your business and leadership skills further, with coaching from senior leaders
Continue challenging yourself by addressing the toughest client issues, working across multiple geographies and solutions in a dynamic and crucial field for the industry
Make a difference to patients by enabling the successful approval or launch of new treatments with features that are truly patient-centric
Responsibilities
As a Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing a portfolio of projects in the field of patient-centered research, specifically in mixed-methods research, survey science, and implementation science, and for developing and communicating strategic insights and recommendations to clients. In your day-to-day role, you will collaborate directly with IQVIA’s senior leaders and independently manage client relationships on each project. This role emphasizes hands-on scientific leadership, project delivery excellence, and growing external visibility.
You will typically oversee 3-6 projects at the same time.
Your role will include:
Acting as the day-to-day manager for a portfolio of consulting projects with responsibility for project delivery and client relationships
Coaching and directing junior team members
Developing a broad knowledge of patient science and how it addresses client needs for evidence generation and dissemination, regulatory and market access strategy
Expanding your expertise in mixed-methods research and survey science while supporting survey design, item development, response scaling, cognitive testing, and item reduction
Partnering with scientific team members to develop study material and conduct patient-centered research including guiding teams on mixed-methods approaches to integrate qualitative and quantitative findings in a coherent and decision-oriented manner
Integrating results from research and analysis workstreams into strategic recommendations
Creating reports, presentations and facilitating workshops
Contributing to business development and assisting with, or leading proposal development
Supporting people-related activities such as recruitment, training and development
Leading special initiatives such as knowledge management and process improvement
Mentoring 1-3 junior team members
Essential experience, skills and education required
An advanced academic science degree in public health, epidemiology, psychology, sociology, medical anthropology, health economics or another related field
Minimum of 5 years of experience in at least 1 of the above fields
Previous experience in strategic consulting and client services
Advanced knowledge of COA/PRO, mixed-methods and survey science
Advanced knowledge of the healthcare regulatory processes and international payer systems
Excellent written and verbal communication skills including presenting, facilitating meetings and workshops, and report writing
Demonstrable analytical, interpretative, and problem-solving skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with others
An ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple tasks
An ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in multi-disciplinary and international teams
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
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