Associate Principal - Health Economics (Fixed-Term Contract)

IQVIA is the world leader in the provision of health and pharmaceutical data to the health care sector. Our Real World Solutions 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 Canadian Real World Solutions team is focused on providing innovative solutions for Market Access, HEOR, medical, and scientific teams. The RWS Canada team is a diverse, multi-disciplinary team dedicated to excellence through teamwork.
Functional responsibilities:
Support the oversight and delivery of a wide range of client projects in the pharmaceutical and medical device space in Canada, including: market access projects, retrospective database studies, business strategy, health economic analyses, patient journeys, access metrics, and other varied and exciting engagements.
This role will focus on driving solutions in Market Access, Business Strategy, and HTA with a focus in Oncology for clients.
Working with other team members you will:

• Review and assist in the preparation of proposals, study protocols and draft reports
• Conduct and oversee quantitative and qualitative market research with Canadian opinion leaders
• Oversee and prepare presentations, abstracts and manuscripts relating to projects including for presentation at scientific conferences and submission to scientific journals
• Conduct and project manage workshops, expert advisory boards and moderate discussions
• Project manage and contribute to study design and methodology development
• Conduct and project manage primary and secondary research
• Develop innovative approaches, frameworks and solutions to client problems
• Oversee and prepare market access submissions to stakeholders including HTA, PCPA, and Payers
• Interpret qualitative and quantitative ‘real-world’ data for deliverables
• Develop and present on thought leadership pieces, whitepapers, posters, and conferences

Associate Principals & Senior Consultants are responsible for the oversight and managing of multiple consulting projects of varying complexity and ensures on-time and on-budget delivery for clients in the life sciences field. Contributes to new business development and maintaining and strengthening client base. May support the development of new offerings.
Project management and client liaison responsibilities:

• Responsible and assist overall project management and client management
• Attend client and other external meetings as and when required
• Associate Principals and senior consultants will additionally serve as the key point of contact with the client, driving innovative solutions and providing Market Access expertise.

Business development responsibilities:

• Produce proposals based on client RFPs and supporting information, reviewing and refining in collaboration with clients.
• Review and analyze client requirements or problems in order to develop proposals for projects that exceed client expectations.
• Driving strategic growth in the Market Access space.

Experience:

• 5-10 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical/consulting industry in market access or health economics, with proven experience leading consulting engagements

Experience will generally have been gained in one of the following environments:

• Healthcare Consultancy, Pharmaceutical or other Healthcare Industry, Academic or Governmental Research Organization, Health Services Research setting

Technical Skills And Knowledge (assets)

• Competency in using Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Experience with statistical software (SAS, SPSS, R) is a plus
• High level of literacy – able to write reports and manuscripts in clear, accurate and concise language
• Understanding and interest in the Canadian and international health care environment
• Knowledge of consulting methods, tools and techniques related to these areas
• Experience in programming Visual Basic for Applications within Excel is a plus
• Conducting analyses in databases and/or registries
• Longitudinal patient level data analysis
• Good understanding of the pharmaceutical reimbursement process in Canada
• Numerate with good quantitative skills
• Good understanding of outcomes research theory, and practical knowledge of research project implementation
• Commercial awareness and good understanding of the health technology and pharmaceutical industry, gained through experience

Personal skills and behaviors:

• A team player but with a desire to take a lead and make things happen
• A desire to deliver high quality work, continuously learn & improve
• Future leadership potential and desire to build a career with a top global corporation
• Demonstrable analytical, interpretative and problem-solving skills
• Logical thinker and creative problem solver
• A good sense of urgency with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage time
• Excellent communication skills
• Desire to constantly learn and take on new challenges
• Ability to adapt to situations and various social styles

Education Requirements:

• Clinical qualifications a plus (MD, PharmD, NP,…)
• PhD/Masters/MBA in relevant health sciences field or equivalent industry experience
• Bilingual in French & English highly preferred

IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We do not discriminate on the basis of any applicable prohibited ground of discrimination, including but not limited to race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available at all stages of the recruitment process upon request. If you have a physical impairment or a disability that requires an accommodation, we encourage you to disclose this during the recruiting process so that IQVIA can appropriately accommodate you.
IQVIA est fière d’être un employeur sous l’angle de l’égalité d’accès à l’emploi et nous nous engageons à créer un environnement diversifié et inclusif. Nous ne faisons aucune discrimination sur la base d’un motif de distinction illicite applicable, y compris, mais sans s’y limiter, la race, la religion, la couleur, l’origine nationale, le sexe, l’orientation sexuelle, l’âge, l’état matrimonial ou le handicap. Des mesures d’adaptation pour les candidats handicapés sont disponibles à toutes les étapes du processus de recrutement sur demande. Si vous avez une déficience physique ou un handicap qui nécessite une mesure d’adaptation, nous vous encourageons à le divulguer pendant le processus de recrutement afin qu’IQVIA puisse vous accommoder de manière appropriée
IQVIA is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions and clinical research services to the life sciences industry. We believe in pushing the boundaries of human science and data science to make the biggest impact possible – to help our customers create a healthier world. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com