This role is available anywhere in Europe - not all available locations are listed.

IQVIA™ 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 (e.g., patient/caregiver/clinician interviews, focus groups), quantitative [e.g., clinical outcome assessments (COAs)/patient-reported outcomes (PROs)], preference research) and passive [e.g., digital health technology tools (DHT)] approaches to understand patient, caregiver and clinician experiences and expectations of disease and treatment, across a wide range of indications. The PCS team is currently forming a Central Nervous System (CNS) Center of Excellence that is going to focus on COAs /PROs within CNS conditions.

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 scientific 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 living with CNS disorders by enabling the successful approval or launch of new treatments with features that are truly patient-centric

Responsibilities

As a Scientific Manager CNS - PCS, you will be working across a portfolio of projects in the field of patient-centered research, with a focus on CNS indications (neurology and psychiatry). You will be responsible 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 scientific advisors, independently manage client relationships on each project and provide scientific and strategic direction to the project team. You will typically provide oversight and support to 3-6 projects and/or thought leadership activities at the same time. Your role will include:

• Acting in the capacity of a day-to-day manager and/or scientific advisor for a portfolio of CNS projects, with responsibility for project delivery and/or scientific advice, and management of client relationships

• Designing, conducting and analyzing qualitative and quantitative research studies, Integrating results from research and analysis workstreams into strategic recommendations

• Clinical Outcome Assessment (COA) research – including critically appraising and helping to develop novel COAs

• Qualitative research – including developing discussion guides, conducting interviews/focus groups, and analyzing qualitative data using appropriate software

• Rater Training – including development of scientific training materials, facilitation of site rater training content, ongoing monitoring and surveillance of study data

• Medical and technical writing – including writing abstracts and manuscripts for publication, and developing regulatory and payer/HTA submission documents

• Leading and producing presentations, as needed, and offering thought leadership for PCS Sciences

• Identifying business opportunities and potential growth areas by developing plans for long-term objectives

• Leading proposal development to deliver insightful, value-added proposals in response to client needs

• Mentoring, coaching, and sharing subject matter expertise with others to help develop individuals and capabilities delivering world-class solutions for clients

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• An advanced academic degree in a relevant field (e.g., neuroscience , psychology, sociology, public health, epidemiology, medical anthropology), with a preference for background in neuroscience and / or psychology

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in consulting or research within the pharmaceutical and/or healthcare industry

• Previous experience in project management

• Previous exposure to COA/PRO and/or real-world evidence methods

• Experience in site rater training and monitoring of study data is an advantage

• Knowledge of key issues and current developments in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries, including an understanding of the healthcare regulatory processes

• Analytical, interpretative, and problem-solving skills and strong individual initiative

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including grammatical/technical writing, presentations, meeting and workshop facilitation, business and report writing

• Strong organizational skills and capability in juggling priorities so that deadlines are met while retaining consistently high-quality outcomes

• Excellent attention and accuracy with details and a strong commitment to quality

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with others to accomplish team goals and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients

• An ability to work in a fast-paced environment and in multi-disciplinary teams, with demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple tasks

• A track record of leadership and people development

IQVIA is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions and clinical research services to the life sciences industry. We believe in pushing the boundaries of human science and data science to make the biggest impact possible – to help our customers create a healthier world. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com