Freelancers, your skills are in demand for full-time clinical research

Five reasons to make the switch

At IQVIA, more and more freelancers are choosing to make the switch to full-time—and thriving. Whether you’re a medical translator, project manager, data expert or creative professional, IQVIA offers the opportunity to do meaningful work without sacrificing the autonomy you love. Here are five great reasons to make the switch.

1. You’ll gain a team and keep your autonomy.

Freelancers often fear the constraints of corporate life. But here at IQVIA, leadership is empowered to offer autonomy to their teams where they see fit. Take it from David Blundell, a former freelance medical translator who now works full-time with IQVIA Translations Services:

“My team trusts me to work independently, which has made my transition from freelancer to employee much smoother,” David said. “Collaborating with such talented individuals is also incredibly inspiring and pushes me to excel—that’s something I missed during my freelance years.”

2. You’ll maintain your flexibility.

Freelancers value the ability to work from anywhere—and IQVIA gets that. Many IQVIA roles are fully remote or offer flexible hybrid arrangements (check out how we work). You’ll keep the work-life balance you’ve built, with added stability and support.

3. You’ll take on high-impact, global projects that evolve constantly.

At IQVIA, no two days are the same. Collaborating with a team of more than 88,000 employees in over 100 countries, we are helping solve the most pressing healthcare challenges in the world.

4. You’ll grow faster—with more opportunity to specialize, lead and advance.

Freelancing can feel like a plateau. At IQVIA, full-time employees gain access to learning programs, mentorship and global mobility.

“Since joining IQVIA full-time, I’ve been able to set strategy and grow in ways I never could as a freelancer,” said Lisa Kepler, associate director, Communications, Talent Attraction & Branding, who joined IQVIA after an 18-year freelance career. “The team here is amazing, the resources are top-notch and I still have the creative freedom I’ve always loved.”

5. Your expertise will be respected.

At IQVIA, we know the value freelancers bring, and we invest in it. IQVIA Language Solutions is proof. As the first fully integrated, in-house clinical translation team in the industry, it was built around the idea that language experts deserve the same recognition, stability and opportunity as any other specialist. Supporting 170 languages across seven global hubs, IQVIA Language Solutions continues to grow—and is actively hiring translators ready to take their freelance careers to the next level.

Ready to make the leap? Whether you're a linguist, analyst or creative thinker, now is the time to grow your career with a team that’s creating a healthier world. Explore open roles at IQVIA.