Associate Principal

This position is advertised in many locations for visibility but available only in Switzerland. IQVIA™ is The Human Data Science Company™, focused on using data and science to help healthcare clients find better solutions for their patients. IQVIA offers a broad range of solutions that harness advances in healthcare information, technology, analytics and human ingenuity to drive healthcare forward.Real World Commercial Solutions (RWCS) to Create a Healthier WorldIn RWCS, 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.Within the Medical Evidence Practice team (MEP), we design and deliver innovative, technology-enabled evidence programs for the pharmaceutical industry. We apply scientific rigor and advanced analytics to real world data to help our clients improve population health. Our entrepreneurial team works globally, partnering with colleagues throughout IQVIA to diagnose critical business issues and deliver evidence-based solutions.We are strategic thinkers, innovative technologists, deep subject matter experts and data evangelists, passionate about driving better performance in healthcare. We are collaborative, intellectually curious, entrepreneurial, and disruptive.Why Join?Become part of a recognized global leader in Real-World Evidence (RWE) still willing to challenge the status quo to improve patient careKeep developing your career with an organization that allows you to embrace your passions, and invests into continuous professional and personal growthShape evidence generation strategies and answer the toughest industry problems with the most cutting-edge technology, the largest data sets and best-in-class expertsClose mentorship to enable you to challenge yourself with stretch opportunitiesWork in a flexible hybrid model that combines in-office and at-client days, as well as permitting working from homeThe RoleAs an Associate Principal within the MEP team, you will take on a variety of roles within the following core areas: project leadership, business development and team development. This role requires strong ownership to lead projects and ensure on-time and on-budget delivery alongside a customer-first mentality to grow long-term partnerships with headquarters clients.Responsibilities Lead project teams including teams of RWS professionals in the design, development and delivery of complex real-world productsProvide direction, advice and intellectual leadership to clients and delivery teams, working closely with the Principal-in-Charge for each projectActively manage projects to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery, proactively taking steps to mitigate the impact of identified risksTake responsibility for client satisfaction and ensure high quality delivery / added value that meets or exceeds client expectations; retain close engagement with clients during and after projects to ensure client satisfactionLeverage in-depth expertise, expertise and strategic acumen to build trust and act as a thought partner for clientsLead the process of proposal development, working across IQVIA teams to develop compelling solutions for client issuesSupport business development on up to two large accounts within Switzerland; opportunity to take a leading role on a smaller accountServe as the MEP expert for assigned accounts; collaborate closely across real-world and commercial teams to ensure a coordinated, proactive go-to-market approachMentor and coach junior employees to support continuous professional development – both on-projects and through formal coaching of 2-4 coacheesLead work streams on critical people-related issues such as recruitment, wellbeing, learning and developmentContribute to the enhanced awareness of IQVIA real-world and medical affairs activities in the marketplace (e.g., through meetings, speaking engagements, publications etc)Build and maintain external stakeholder relationships to promote IQVIA market positioning, access to data and relationships with key influencing groupsDesired Skills and ExperienceMinimum 6 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with expertise in real-world evidence, medical affairs or HEORSignificant part of previous experience gained in consulting / professional services with evidence of career progressionStrong interest in developing and delivering innovative solutions across the evidence lifecycle (strategy – execution – dissemination)Strong analytical problem-solving skills and a solution-orientated mindset; knowledge of consulting methodologies, tools and techniquesWell-developed written and verbal communication skills including presentations, chairing meetings, workshop facilitation, and report writingMinimum of 3 years project management / leadership experience, and a proven capability in managing large and/or multiple projects and juggling priorities so that deadlines are met while retaining consistently high-quality outcomesCommercial awareness, including experience in balancing scope management and client relationship to ensure commercial objectives are metExperience in developing credible relationships with senior level managers and executives in the pharmaceutical/healthcare industryAbility to contribute to business development through the identification of leads, development of proposals etc.Ability to advance ambiguous or conceptual ideas to decision points, while engaging multiple stakeholders, internal and clientsExperience in managing virtual teams and enabling individuals to perform, grow and deliver client work to high-quality and standardsExcellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with others; values people’s opinions and encourages knowledge sharingPlease submit your CV in English.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