IQVIA Posted September 9, 2026

Senior Consultant, Senior Project Management - Real World Evidence, Pharma & Healthcare

Porto Salvo, Portugal Full time
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About this opportunity

IQVIA is the world leader in the provision of health and pharmaceutical data to the health care sector. Our Real-World Solutions (RWS) department is globally renowned for providing business focused research, conducted to the highest standards. IQVIA delivers a suite of services to help healthcare stakeholders access and apply real-world evidence for decisions at every stage of the product life cycle. The Real-World Solutions team is focused on providing innovative solutions for Market Access, medical, and scientific teams.

The RWS Portugal team is a diverse, multi-disciplinary team dedicated to excellence through teamwork by supporting the delivery of a wide range of client projects in the pharmaceutical industry in Portugal, including medical department and/or market access projects, retrospective database studies, business strategy, patients’ registries, and other varied and exciting engagements.

Working with other team members you will:

Contribute to study design and methodology development.

Develop innovative approaches, frameworks, and solutions to client problems.

Assist in the preparation of study protocols and draft reports.

Analyze and interpret qualitative and quantitative ‘real-world’ data for deliverables.

Conduct ad-hoc project tasks.

Prepare presentations, abstracts and manuscripts relating to projects including for presentation at scientific conferences and submission to scientific journals.

Conduct primary and secondary research.

Conduct workshops and moderate discussions.

Present results to external clients.

Assist with overall project management and client management.

Attend client and other external meetings.

Review and analyze client requirements or problems in order to develop proposals for projects.

Support upper management with development of proposals based on client RFPs and supporting information.

This position requires some degree of travel within Portugal (20% FTE).

Our desired profile:

Experience:

PhD/Masters/MBA in relevant health sciences field, clinical qualifications a plus (MD, PharmD, NP,…)

Fluent in Portuguese and English

+2 years of experience undertaking project management activities in a relevant area such as RWE/RWD, Clinical Operations or Epidemiology.

Experience in at least one of the following environments: Healthcare Consultancy, Pharmaceutical or other Healthcare Industry, Academic or Governmental Research Organization, Health Services Research setting.

Good understanding of clinical research theory, and practical knowledge of research project implementation in Portugal.

Experience in conducting analyses in databases and/or registries is a plus.

Competency in using Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

High level of literacy – able to write reports and manuscripts in clear, accurate and concise language.

Commercial & Business awareness and good understanding of the health technology and pharmaceutical industry, gained through experience.

Personal Skills and Behaviors:

Logical thinker and creative problem solver.

A desire to deliver high quality work, continuously learn & improve.

Excellent communication skills.

Ability to adapt to situations and various social styles.

A team player but with a desire to take a lead and make things happen.

Demonstrable analytical, interpretative, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time.

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.

At IQVIA, we believe that diversity, inclusion, and belonging empower our mission to accelerate innovation for a healthier world. We create a culture of belonging by valuing the perspectives of all talented employees worldwide and providing them with the opportunity to power smarter healthcare for everyone, everywhere. When our talented employees bring their authentic selves and their diverse experiences to work, they enable us to accomplish extraordinary things. Multifaceted thought processes spark innovation. Multi-talented collaboration harnesses innovation to deliver superior outcomes. Likewise, as part of this culture, IQVIA is committed to ensuring effective equality between women and men, integrating it as a strategic principle in its corporate and human resources policies.

Job details

Seniority
Senior
Function
Biostatistics & Data Science
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Porto Salvo, Portugal
Employment type
Full time

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Biostatistics & Data Science role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 131 comparable Senior Biostatistics & Data Science roles across 31 biopharma companies.

131Comparable roles tracked
129Currently active
31Companies hiring similar roles
17Countries represented

Salary context

57 of 131 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function and a matching or adjacent seniority level -- not necessarily the same therapeutic area or country.

This roleSubject Not listed on this posting
Lowest disclosed · Principal Computational Statistician · Lilly $66,000/yr – $193,600/yr
Highest disclosed · Biostatistics Associate Director (HYBRID) · Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc (US) $174,800/yr – $262,200/yr
Peer group range $129,800 – $218,500 (median $180,500)

Where these roles are based

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United States79
India11
United Kingdom8
Canada6
China6
Japan3

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Seniority mix

131 of 131 peers have a known seniority level

Senior61
Principal37
Associate Director33

Therapeutic area mix

9 of 131 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Oncology6
Immunology2
Rare Disease1

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