Associate Principal, Qualitative Research, Pcs - Toronto, Canada - Novasyte

Novasyte

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Associate Principal - Patient Centered Solutions, QualityMetric

Overview

To meet our client expectations and retain the excellent reputation built up over time the IQVIA PCS team is committed to recruiting, training and supporting driven individuals who have both consulting skills and life science skills that can be applied to PCS research activities.

Individuals joining us are assured of a rewarding and progressive career in patient-focused research.

You'll have the opportunity to address challenging client issues, across multiple geographies with a hands-on influence in developing and delivering solutions.

We operate in a truly multi-cultural, collegial and collaborative work environment that is rich in development and growth.

This position plays a key role in the scientific advancements in the qualitative patient outcomes research team.

Staff in this role must be well-published and have strong expertise in the evaluation, selection, development, and validation of clinicial outcome assessment measures for clinical trials and observational studies, and patient-reported outcome (PRO) measures in particular.

Experience in developing evidence dossiers and briefing books to support product labeling based on PRO and other COA endpoints consistent with the Food and Drug Administration PRO guidance is required.

This position supports a broad range of studies aimed to better understand the patient's experience related to conditions, their treatments, and the healthcare system.

This position has a key role as a decision-maker for growth to new methods and approaches, to develop key relationships for business development and mentor current scientific staff in business development efforts, to mentor senior
- and mid-level scientific staff, and assists in developing team best practices and training materials.

Role & Responsibilities

As an Associate Principal within the PCS team at IQVIA, you will be responsible for managing or leading multiple consulting projects and ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery for clients in the pharmaceutical or related industries by:

Managing and contributing to the execution of a large portfolio of PCS COA Consulting projects, in the design, development and delivery of client deliverables and presentations; from project kick off until close, including overseeing the technical and scientific approaches
Planning, organizing and managing resources (internal and external) to bring about the successful completion of specific project goals and objectives
Identifying opportunities for expansion of PCS COA Consulting service offerings, internal and external to IQVIA, by developing and/or elevating new business opportunities through the identification of followon work and new leads
Leveraging business experience and acumen in identifying strategic alternatives and project approach to client questions and to elevate our capabilities to deliver worldclass solutions for clients
Providing followup with client after project deliverable has been completed to ensure client satisfaction
Sharing information and provide efficient communication with delivery teams, to resolve escalated issues
Supporting the development of intellectual property for use on future engagements
Managing the process of proposal preparation and/or modifications including overall bid integrity
Developing broader and deeper knowledge of consulting methodologies and pharmaceutical market through on the job experience and training
Providing direction, advice and intellectual leadership to clients and delivery teams; directing consulting teams through consistent participation in team meetings
Providing high level input to, and ensures the development of, client reports and presentations and delivery of all or significant portions of findings to client
Supporting in PCS community building with activities including recruitment, coaching, management of PCS resources in Europe and network development (both juniors and seniors) to collaborate with for delivery and/or BD purposes

Associate Principals within PCS will contribute to the building of the practice by:

Leading ad hoc work streams on critical people-related issues such as recruitment, learning, and development
Developing templates and training materials to streamline and optimize new project startup and teammember onboarding
Developing formal Project Management processes for COA Consulting services; training and mentoring Associates, Associate Consultants, Consultants, and Managers in these Project Management processes
Providing senior guidance and training to juniorlevel staff
Serving as a coach to 34 staff

About You

PhD in a relevant field (or Master's degree with additional experience)
8+ years postdoctoral experience (or 12+ years with Master's degree)
58 years professional experience in consulting within the pharmaceutical and/or healthcare industry with evidence of career progression
5+ years direct experien