At the crossroads of two worlds, healthcare and new technologies, IQVIA has been the healthcare data expert for over 60 years and in 140 countries. IQVIA draws on its unique databases, expertise, and analytics tools to provide services and consulting solutions to players in the healthcare system. Using innovative methods such as artificial intelligence, IQVIA contributes to improving patient care and developing the medicine of tomorrow. 

We are helping to build a more modern, more efficient healthcare system, better adapted to everyone’s needs.

The Real-World Solutions France (RWS) is one of IQVIA France business units.  The team consists of more than 100 highly qualified experts who provide solutions that span across different areas such as health economics, medical affairs, pricing and market access, value evidence, and real-world data to support evidence generation and access.

They aim to provide the best integrated solutions and insights based on a deep knowledge of the French healthcare system and optimize the chances of market access success for our clients.

RWS France helps customers generate the right evidence in a timely and cost-efficient manner and develops a compelling value story to customer’s in- and external stakeholders.

To sustain the growth of our activities, we are hiring an:

Associate Principal (F/H)

Located in IQVIA France headquarter in Courbevoie (FR, 92)

As an Associate Principal at IQVIA France, you are responsible for managing or leading multiple consulting projects and ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery for French headquarters & French affiliates of pharma, biotech and medtech companies.

You are identified as an internal key expert  supporting one of our many offerings including pricing & market access, health economics and outcomes research (HEOR),  public affairs and primary & secondary data solutions)

Your missions are to:

-             Provide direction, advice and intellectual leadership to clients and delivery teams. Direct consulting teams through consistent participation in team meetings

Manage project teams including both internal and external resources in the design, -development and delivery of client deliverables. Our projects tend to be strategic and cross-disciplinary

-             Provide high level input to, and ensures the development of, client reports and presentations and delivery of all or significant portions of findings to client

-             Leverage business experience and acumen in identifying and implementing strategic alternatives and project approach to key client questions

-             Develop and/or elevating new business opportunities through the identification of follow-on work and new leads and constantly ensuring client satisfaction

-             Manage the process of proposal preparation and/or modifications including overall bid integrity

-             Develop broader and deeper knowledge of consulting methodologies and pharmaceutical market through on-the-job experience and training

Serve as key point of contact with clients and other internal departments

-             Share subject matter expertise with others to elevate our capabilities to deliver world-class solutions for clients

-             Lead ad hoc work streams on critical people-related issues such as recruitment, learning and development

-             Serve as a coach to 3-4 staff

About you

.       A minimum of 6 years of experience in topics related to either  pricing and market access, value evidence, HEOR or RWE generation ( primary observational studies, early access program, enriched studies, SNDS/PMSI studies) acquired either in a consulting environment or a pharmaceutical company )

.       In-depth knowledge of health technology assessment, health economic modelling or real-world evidence generation strategy and its implementation in France

Demonstrable analytical, interpretative, and problem-solving skills

.       Minimum of 2 years project management/leadership experience focused on multinational strategic consulting projects

.       Strong capability in managing large and/or multiple projects and juggling priorities so that deadlines are met while retaining consistently high-quality outcomes

.       Well-developed written and verbal communication skills including presentations, chairing meetings, workshop facilitation, business and report writing

.       Strong capability in managing large and/or multiple projects and juggling priorities so that deadlines are met while retaining consistently high-quality outcomes

.       Experience working in sizable/ multi-disciplined teams and leading staff

.       Experience in developing credible relationships with senior level managers and executives in the pharmaceutical/healthcare industry

.       Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with others in and across the organization to accomplish team goals

.       Ability to contribute to business development through the identification of leads, development of proposals etc.

.       Knowledge of key issues and current developments in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries

.       Knowledge of consulting methodologies, tools and techniques

.       Fluency in both French & English, verbal and written

IQVIA drives healthcare forward ; joins us now!

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