Job Description

Consultant, Patient Data



Primary Location: Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania, United States Full time R1179997 Date Posted: 02/01/2021

Job description

Consultant, Patient Data

Position Purpose:

* Provides high quality, timely development and on-time input to client solutions for the pharmaceutical and related industries.
* Assignments range in complexity from basic analysis and problem solving to assisting in the development of more complex solutions.
* The person in this role is responsible for the on-time completion of projects or components of large, complex projects for clients in the pharmaceutical or related industries. Identifies and elevates potential new business opportunities.

Principal Accountabilities:

* Assists Senior Consultants and Engagement Management with the review and analysis of client requirements or problems and the development of proposals of cost-effective solutions.
* May lead a small team of analysts to deliver client solutions.
* Develops detailed documentation and specifications.
* Performs quantitative or qualitative analysis to assist in the identification of client issues and the development of client specific solutions.
* Designs, structures, and delivers presentations that are appropriate to the characteristics or needs of the audience with some senior input.
* Proactively develops broad knowledge of related consulting methodologies and pharmaceutical market through the delivery of consulting engagements and participation in formal and informal learning opportunities.
* Engagement based responsibilities are largely directed by more senior consultants, engagement managers or principals.

Minimum Education, Experience, & Specialized Knowledge Required:

* Bachelors degree with 2-5 years of related experience in consulting, pharmaceutical and/or healthcare industry. MBA or Masters degree is a plus.
* Prior consulting experience supporting the pharma industry is ideal.
* Demonstrated problem solving aptitude and critical thinking skills, with the ability to synthesize data.
* Works willingly and effectively with others in and across the organization to accomplish team goals and is effective working in a matrix environment.
* Ability to manage multiple projects, juggle priorities and deliver with tight deadlines.
* Ability to make appropriate decisions in ambiguous situations.
* Excellent presentation, communication and client influencing skills.
* Must be proficient with MS-Excel and PowerPoint.

Additional Requirements:

* Works willingly and effectively with others in and across the organization to accomplish team goals.
* Working knowledge of IQVIA data or similar data at Patient, Prescriber and Account levels (e.g. Anonymous patient-level data (APLD)).
* Experience in commercial aspects of the Pharmaceutical industry and data
* Knowledge of market research and consulting methodologies, tools and techniques related to functional area.
* Knowledge of key issues and current developments in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries.
* Therapeutic area knowledge in various medical conditions including but not limited to Oncology, Immunology, Diabetes, Cardiovascular, Vaccines, and rare and orphan diseases

At IQVIA, 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. The advanced analytics, technology solutions and contract research services we provide to the life sciences industry are made possible by our 67,000+ employees around the world who apply their insight, curiosity and intellectual courage every step of the way. Learn more at jobs.iqvia.com.

IQVIA is an EEO Employer - Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled

IQVIA, Inc. provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to submit an application for employment or otherwise participate in the application process should contact IQVIAs Talent Acquisition team at workday_recruiting@iqvia.com to arrange for such an accommodation.