Analyst - Analytics and Consulting (m/f/d)

IQVIA™ – The Human Data Science Company™ – is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions and clinical research services to the life sciences and other healthcare industries dedicated to creating intelligent connections that deliver unique innovations and actionable insights. IQVIA also supports associations, institutions, payers and other healthcare stakeholders in achieving better healthcare outcomes.

We are currently looking for talented and passionate applicants at Analyst level to join the affiliate of our Swiss Analytics & Consulting team located in Oeiras, Portugal.

Analysts in the Swiss Analytics & Consulting Team play a critical role in the success of our projects and often act as experts in identifying the required data sources and establishing the analytical approach to deliver impactful and relevant solutions and insights for our clients in the healthcare and life science industry. Due to the importance of this role, we are looking for strong candidates who are highly data driven and apply their analytical and conceptual skills in generating actionable and strategic insights and recommendations for our clients.

Switzerland is the biggest world-wide location for pharmaceutical and healthcare corporations, with most of the global leading and emerging players having established their headquarters there. 

By joining the Swiss Analytics and consulting team in Portugal, you will have the opportunity to work under the direct report of the central IQVIA Analytics and consulting team based in Switzerland, supporting Swiss-based clients.

Main Responsibilities:

As an Analyst, you will be actively participating in the development, delivery, and management of Analytics & Consulting projects:

• Actively providing operational and strategic support throughout multiple client engagements as a member of the Analytics & Consulting Team with a strong focus on analytical project types such as Segmentation & Targeting, diverse Sales Force Effectiveness topics and Market & Therapy Assessment for international life science markets

• Handling IQVIA data assets, processing, designing and conducting analyses by using internal and external data to facilitate its understanding and interpretation in an insightful way for our clients

• Understand and communicate the “story behind the numbers”: together with the team, you will draw compelling insights to support our clients

• Assisting in data preparation, delivering components of the project with project management support and ensuring high quality of the final deliverable

• Developing broad knowledge of related consulting methodologies and of pharmaceutical and life science market through the delivery of consulting engagements, and participation in formal and informal learning opportunities

• Supporting the project team in developing and holding client presentations and workshops

• Contributing to internal initiatives and helping drive development of new services and product offerings

• Working willingly, proactively and effectively with the Swiss team and across the organization, to accomplish team’s goals and priorities by excelling in exploiting the remote-working model in its full potential 

Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with a strong academic track record in engineering, economics or business administration, and life sciences related programs

• Enthusiasm and interest in key developments in healthcare industry through prior internship, project work, and/or work experience with max. up to 2 years

• An avid interest in programming and/or strong understanding of any programming languages (e.g. Python, R Programming, Excel VBA, SPSS) is a Plus

• Strong business acumen and understanding of sales & marketing business principals

• Demonstrate strong analytical, interpretative and problem-solving skills, working with large and multiple data sets to process data using different tools and formats

• Highly effective communication and remote working skills

• Strong capability in managing priorities so that deadlines are met while retaining consistent, high quality outcomes

• Ability to think creatively and strategically also under stressful situations

• Adaptability and ability to learn quickly and apply new knowledge

• Fluent written and spoken English and Portuguese is required.

We know that meaningful results require not only the right approach but also the right people. Regardless of your role, we invite you to reimagine healthcare with us.

You will have the opportunity to play an important part in helping our clients drive healthcare forward and ultimately improve human health outcomes. Whatever your career goals, we are here to ensure you get there! We invite you to join IQVIA™.

Please apply online with the usual personal information (cover letter, resume, references).

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.

At IQVIA, we believe that diversity, inclusion, and belonging empower our mission to accelerate innovation for a healthier world. We create a culture of belonging by valuing the perspectives of all talented employees worldwide and providing them with the opportunity to power smarter healthcare for everyone, everywhere. When our talented employees bring their authentic selves and their diverse experiences to work, they enable us to accomplish extraordinary things. Multifaceted thought processes spark innovation. Multi-talented collaboration harnesses innovation to deliver superior outcomes. Likewise, as part of this culture, IQVIA is committed to ensuring effective equality between women and men, integrating it as a strategic principle in its corporate and human resources policies.