Manager – Strategic Consulting and Mixed-methods Research, Patient-Centered Solutions

Manager – Strategic Consulting and Mixed-methods Research, Patient-Centered Solutions

London, United Kingdom | Full time | Hybrid | R1557799

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.

The Patient Centered Solutions team (PCS)

The PCS team leads the industry in the science of measuring the patient experience. We pair strategic consulting expertise with technical scientific knowledge to design and execute scientifically rigorous research that incorporates the patient voice into the development and commercialization of new medicines. This research includes qualitative, quantitative, mixed-methods, survey-based, and implementation science research that informs development, access, and real-world use of medical products and healthcare interventions.

Become part of a recognized global leader in patient-focused research

Keep growing with an organization that encourages and invests in continuous professional and personal development

Develop your business and leadership skills further, with coaching from senior leaders

Continue challenging yourself by addressing the toughest client issues, working across multiple geographies and solutions in a dynamic and crucial field for the industry

Make a difference to patients by enabling the successful approval or launch of new treatments with features that are truly patient-centric

Responsibilities

As a Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing a portfolio of projects in the field of patient-centered research, specifically in mixed-methods research, survey science, and implementation science, and for developing and communicating strategic insights and recommendations to clients. In your day-to-day role, you will collaborate directly with IQVIA’s senior leaders and independently manage client relationships on each project. This role emphasizes hands‑on scientific leadership, project delivery excellence, and growing external visibility.

You will typically oversee 3-6 projects at the same time.

Your role will include:

Acting as the day‑to‑day manager for a portfolio of consulting projects with responsibility for project delivery and client relationships

Coaching and directing junior team members

Developing a broad knowledge of patient science and how it addresses client needs for evidence generation and dissemination, regulatory and market access strategy

Expanding your expertise in mixed‑methods research and survey science while supporting survey design, item development, response scaling, cognitive testing, and item reduction

Partnering with scientific team members to develop study material and conduct patient‑centered research including guiding teams on mixed‑methods approaches to integrate qualitative and quantitative findings in a coherent and decision‑oriented manner

Integrating results from research and analysis workstreams into strategic recommendations

Creating reports, presentations and facilitating workshops

Contributing to business development and assisting with, or leading proposal development

Supporting people‑related activities such as recruitment, training and development

Leading special initiatives such as knowledge management and process improvement

Mentoring 1-3 junior team members

Essential experience, skills and education required

An advanced academic science degree in public health, epidemiology, psychology, sociology, medical anthropology, health economics or another related field

Minimum of 5 years of experience in at least 1 of the above fields

Previous experience in strategic consulting and client services

Advanced knowledge of COA/PRO, mixed‑methods and survey science

Advanced knowledge of the healthcare regulatory processes and international payer systems

Excellent written and verbal communication skills including presenting, facilitating meetings and workshops, and report writing

Demonstrable analytical, interpretative, and problem‑solving skills

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with others

An ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple tasks

An ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in multi‑disciplinary and international teams

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

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.

Where you'll work

Hybrid

You’ll split your time between home and the office, giving you the flexibility to focus where you work best while still building strong in‑person connections with your team. This model combines the autonomy of remote work with the collaboration, energy and resources of an office environment.

"I like that we're different. I like that we're a unique organization unlike any other. I like to think of us as the intelligence company for life sciences and healthcare. I do believe there's nothing else like this organization in the world. So if you like something that's different and interesting, you're going to like IQVIA. If you like an organization that has a variety of opportunities, from IT to big data to AI to finance to HR, there are so many opportunities to have an impact."

"The culture in IQVIA is to be constantly looking at how we can do things better to help our customers, to bring life‑changing medicines to patients and also to be a part in designing and developing and implementing these solutions. And so I think it's a great place to join because there is that organizational focus and commitment in driving forward the innovation and just the ability, I think, to work with cross‑functional teams who are all excited to be working in these areas. It's a fantastic opportunity."

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"I like that we're different. I like that we're a unique organization unlike any other. I like to think of us as the intelligence company for life sciences and healthcare. I do believe there's nothing else like this organization in the world. So if you like something that's different and interesting, you're going to like IQVIA. If you like an organization that has a variety of opportunities, from IT to big data to AI to finance to HR, there are so many opportunities to have an impact."

Culture

Culture at IQVIA is built on a shared belief: that when people are empowered with better data, smarter technology and deeper expertise, they can change what’s possible for patients. Across every team and every corner of the globe, you’ll find colleagues who genuinely care — about the mission and about each other. That’s what makes this a place where people tend to stay, grow and do the best work of their careers.

Manager – Strategic Consulting and Mixed-methods Research, Patient-Centered Solutions