Associate Principal - Custom Integrated Research
About this opportunity
Creating a Healthier World
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. We design and deliver Commercial Analytics, supported by our world-class proprietary data assets, solve complex client challenges through strategic consulting, and use leading edge market research techniques to support clients brand strategy, planning and measurement. We’re purpose-driven problem solvers, that do what we love to make a greater impact on human health.
Global Custom Integrated Research
We focus on understanding the behaviours and attitudes of Health Care Professionals and patients to support international pharmaceutical companies to understand them as people. This is across the whole of the product lifecycle. We explore and measure what Health Care Professionals and patients say and do using different behavioural frameworks to deliver actionable insights and clear answers to our clients’ business questions. We typically use IQVIA data to contextualise our research and collaborate with other IQVIA teams to provide our clients with comprehensive solutions to their business issues.
The Role
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.
You will act as a day-to-day project lead and trusted advisor, responsible for the successful delivery of integrated research engagements, while also contributing to business development and growing client relationships.
This role sits at the intersection of delivery excellence, client leadership, and commercial impact, requiring strong collaboration across geographies and IQVIA teams (including Advisory Services).
What You’ll Be Doing
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)
Benefits
Visit our benefits page for information on everything from perks to well-being initiatives and career enhancement
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
IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.
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Salary context
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