Description
We’re passionate about improving the life sciences ecosystem and making decisions that accelerate innovation for a healthier world. Every day our team develops evidence-based strategies that are used in published research, clinical guidelines, and market access decisions, to improve healthcare at every touchpoint.
The Associate Principal plays a critical role in delivering high-quality, innovative research and consulting solutions to global and regional pharmaceutical clients, particularly HQ-level stakeholders globally.
Client & Project Leadership
- Act as a primary point of contact for clients on projects, building strong and trusted relationships
- Bring strategic thinking to client challenges, translating insights into clear, actionable recommendations
- Drive positive client engagement which results in new and repeat business, often in collaboration with other IQVIA teams
- Lead the end-to-end delivery of integrated research and consulting projects for key clients
- Ensure delivery of high-quality outputs, on time and aligned with client expectations
Solution Design & Innovation
- Design robust research and analytical approaches, integrating primary market research, secondary intelligence, and IQVIA data assets
- Develop methodologies including sample design, questionnaires, discussion guides, and analytical frameworks
- Identify opportunities to apply innovative approaches, technologies, and data solutions
- Contribute to the development of scalable and differentiated offerings
Business Development
- Support and actively contribute to business development activities, including identifying new opportunities and client needs, developing high-quality proposals and client presentations
- Help grow existing accounts by ensuring repeat business and long-term partnerships
- Contribute to achieving revenue targets at project or account level
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead and coordinate cross-functional project teams, including onshore and offshore resources
- Coach and mentor junior team members, supporting skill development and career growth
- Ensure effective collaboration across multiple stakeholders and geographies
Business Contribution
- Support the execution of the Custom Integrated Research strategy and vision
- Contribute to improving ways of working, tools, and delivery models
- Collaborate closely with other IQVIA teams to deliver integrated client solutions
Who You Are
- A university degree holder with 8+ years’ experience in life sciences consulting, healthcare, or market research
- Strong experience in primary market research methodologies and project delivery
- Proven ability to lead projects end-to-end, managing multiple stakeholders and priorities
- Demonstrated client management and influencing skills, with exposure to senior stakeholders
- Experience contributing to business development, including proposal writing and client discussions
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into strategic insights
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Experience working in international and cross-functional environments
- Fluent in English (additional languages are a plus)