Principal - Real World Solution, Life Sciences & Healthcare

At the crossroads of two worlds, healthcare and new technologies, IQVIA has been the healthcare data expert for over 60 years and in 140 countries. IQVIA draws on its unique databases, expertise, and analytics tools to provide services and consulting solutions to players in the healthcare system. Using innovative methods such as artificial intelligence, IQVIA contributes to improving patient care and developing the medicine of tomorrow.

We are helping to build a more modern, more efficient healthcare system, better adapted to everyone’s needs.

Real-World Evidence France  (RWE) is one of  IQVIA France  business units.  The team consists of more than 100 highly qualified experts who provide solutions for the generation of real-world data . They aim to provide the best integrated solutions and insights based on a deep knowledge of the French healthcare system.

RWS France helps customers generate the right evidence in a timely and cost-efficient manner and develops a compelling value story to customer’s in- and external stakeholders.

To sustain the growth of our activities, we are hiring a: Principal (F/H).

Located in IQVIA France headquarter in Courbevoie (FR, 92).

As a  Principal  you develop business and implement innovative data-driven solutions with clients. Innovation is at the very core of RWE and this role.

You are responsible for engaging French headquarters & French affiliates of pharma, biotech and medtech companies, as well as local regulatory and HTA bodies (ANSM, HAS, ARS, CNAM, CNIL...) to develop integrated solutions addressing our customer’s needs to meet payer evidence requirements, integrating IQVIA’s different offerings around our primary & secondary data solutions.

You understand both the technical components of project delivery from the early planning phase to execution and communication, as well as building and extending a network of key stakeholders, healthcare partners and clients to sustain the growth of our activities.

Strategy setting and market building

Support implementing solutions for Real World Data collection aligned with the French business vision and objectives and the strategic development of the local activities.

Identify new opportunities to grow our business.

Build and maintain external stakeholder relationships to promote IQVIA France market positioning, access to data and relationships with key influencing groups.

Contribute to the development of the IQVIA France thought leadership.

Client leadership and project delivery

Consult with customers to fully understand their needs, develop high quality proposals to address these needs and lead project delivery.

Engage senior leaders at key accounts to drive IQVIA France growth opportunities.

Engage closely with cross-functional IQVIA France teams to ensure the full complement of IQVIA capabilities and solutions reach our customers.

Desired skills & experience

Education: Master’s or PhD degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics, Data Science or other relevant field. MBA, MD or PhD highly desirable.

A minimum of 8 years of experience in business development and projects delivery in RWE generation (primary observational studies, early access program, enriched studies, SNDS/PMSI studies) ... acquired either in a consulting environment or a pharmaceutical company or health research environment.

Good understanding of the French regulatory processes and requirements for primary and secondary real-world data collection.

Leadership experience working with senior clients and managing internal project delivery teams following high quality and standards.

A track record of driving French HQ/affiliates deals, aligned with suitable offerings development experience.

An established network of contacts in the pharmaceutical industry, academia, and HTA bodies.

Proven ability to advance ambiguous or conceptual ideas and engage multiple stakeholders, internal and clients, to decision points.

Leadership experience in complex organizations with demonstrated results in aligning people without formal reporting relationships – a track record of thought leadership, publications and public speaking is a plus.

Good understanding of prospective research methods such as Clinical Trials and Observational Research and retrospective research methods such as analyses conducted in healthcare databases.

Word and PowerPoint competent, the ability to develop clear storylines and proposals.

Knowledge of consulting methods, tools, techniques.

Deep commercial awareness of the healthcare, health technology and pharmaceutical industry, gained through experience.

Fluency in both French & English, verbal and written.

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

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