Consultant - Real World Evidence - Lisbon

at  IQVIA

QVIA™ 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.
Medical Evidence Practice (MEP)
As 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 in order to help our clients improve population health. Our entrepreneurial team works globally, partnering with regional 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.

Qualifications and experience:

• BA/BSc with a strong academic track record in life sciences, economics, business or other related field
• 2 years of working experience in the life science industry and consulting
• Project management skills are a big plus
• Good commercial awareness/business judgement and a passion for the healthcare

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

As a Consultant you will be solving healthcare’s most challenging issues by applying the insights coming from RWE exploration. You will be working in a non-hierarchical, collaborative environment where you can leverage the most globally extensive assets of IQVIA to accelerate new business growth. You will be collaborating closely with Managers, Associate Principals, Principals to support team’s business development and delivery efforts. You will usually be staffed on 1-3 projects in parallel ensuring a broad exposure to the wide range of activities that MEP undertake in a rapid timeframe.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performing quantitative and qualitative analyses to aid the development of recommendations for clients
• Preparing, executing, and following up on client meetings and workshops
• Participating in the development of project methodology and innovation guidelines
• Conducting independent desk research to specific briefs using internal and external sources
• Creating, with support from senior colleagues, reports, presentations, and other client deliverables
• Assisting in the development of proposals for clients
• Supporting discrete initiatives around IQVIA’s broad RWE strategy and own M&A activities
• Developing your knowledge of consulting methodologies and the pharmaceutical market through on-the-job exposure and formal training.

Qualifications and experience:

• BA/BSc with a strong academic track record in life sciences, economics, business or other related field
• 2 years of working experience in the life science industry and consulting
• Project management skills are a big plus
• Good commercial awareness/business judgement and a passion for the healthcare/

life sciences industry

• Proven analytical, interpretative, and problem-solving skills
• Strong ability to build long-lasting relations and credibility with external and internal contacts
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to deliver high-quality work within tight deadline
• Strong commitment to rapid learning and skill development