Value & Payer Evidence Practice (VPE)

Our Associates within the Value & Payer Evidence Practice leverage evidence to drive the expansion of patients' access to innovative medicines and maximise value for our clients across the healthcare ecosystem.

We apply a strategy consulting mindset and advanced analytics on  a broad variety of quantitative and qualitative data sources in order to provide innovative solutions to our clients’ biggest questions. Our entrepreneurial team works globally, partnering with regional colleagues throughout IQVIA, to diagnose critical business issues and deliver evidence-based strategic solutions. Our range of offerings spans from integrated evidence plans and payer evidence generation to value communications and pricing and market access strategy development to achieve fast and broad patient access to innovative therapies.

We are strategic thinkers, innovative technologists, deep subject matter experts and data evangelists passionate about driving better performance in healthcare. We are collaborative, intellectually curious, entrepreneurial, and disruptive.

Why Join?

Become part of a recognized global leader in Value & Payer Evidence willing to challenge the status quo and improve patient outcomesWork on developing and implementing strategic solutions for problems at the intersection of the clinical and commercial sides of the life sciences industry and accelerate patient access to innovative medicinesShape value communication strategies to translate medical innovation into key stakeholder needs and value drivers across the healthcare systemStart your career with an organization that encourages and invests into continuous professional and personal development through professional coaching, customised training and a mentoring schemeShape your professional path by gaining exposure to diverse geographies, range of business offerings, and vast therapeutic, information & technology capabilities

Your Role

As an Associate you will join a non-hierarchical, collaborative environment where you will be working closely with senior and junior team members to support the team’s business development and delivery efforts. You will usually be staffed on 1-3 projects in parallel, ensuring a broad exposure to the wide range of our offerings. Your analytical, critical thinking, strategy development, business management, inter-personal, and leadership skills will be called upon from day one. Every project will be different, but your responsibilities will typically cover:

Responsibilities

Performing qualitative & quantitative research and analysis to identify key client issues, translating the data into meaningful insights, and communicating recommendations to key decision makersSupporting the preparation, execution, and follow-up of client meetings and workshopsParticipating in the development of project approach and methodologiesConducting independent desk research to specific briefs using internal and external sourcesWorking in a team of like-minded professionals to create reports, presentations, and other client deliverables under the guidance of “the best on the business” team leadersAssisting in the development of proposals for clientsSupporting internal initiatives around to expand our offerings and innovate in a highly competitive market placeDeveloping your knowledge of consulting methodologies and the pharmaceutical market through on-the-job exposure and formal and informal training.Providing project support and gaining experience across multiple parts of the Real World Consulting organisation

Qualifications and experience:

Exceptional Bachelor’s degree (for A level) or master’s degree, or PhD in Sciences, or other related fields, or MBA (for AC level; candidates without postgraduate studies can still be considered for AC role if they have relevant pricing and market access working experience)0-2 years previous experience for As and 2-5 years for ACs in the life sciences industry and/or pricing and market access consultancyExceptional analytical, strategy development and problem-solving skillsDistinctive understanding of economic and business relations and a passion for the healthcare/life sciences industryExcellent attention to detail and ability to deliver high-quality work within tight deadlinesStrong communication and presentation skillsStrong ability to build long-lasting relations and credibility with external and internal contactsExcellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with others in and across the organization to accomplish team goalsIndependent, engaged, and disciplined working philosophyAdaptability and an ability to learn quickly and apply new knowledge and thinkingWell-developed written and verbal communication skills including presentations, meeting and workshop facilitation, business and report writingFull professional proficiency in oral and written EnglishStrong IT literacy e.g., PowerPoint, Excel, WordA willingness and ability to travel

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