IQVIA Careers

About the job

• IQVIA is looking to appoint statistical programmers to utilize the SAS programming language to develop clinical study report materials according to the objectives of a clinical trial for regulatory submissions. Programming and performing related tasks serving the full spectrum of statistical programming needs in our DS3 environment (home based):

Responsibilities:

• Import data from various sources
• Program quality control checks for source data and reporting data issues
• Interpret project level requirements and develop programming specifications
• Write programming code following established Good Programming Practices
• Program ADaM datasets
• Program to create statistical analysis tables, listing and figures
• Validate datasets and all statistical outputs per prescribed gate checks
• Communicate with internal and client statisticians and clinical team members to ensure appropriate understanding of requirements and timelines
• Use and promote the use of established standards, SOPs, and standard methodologies
• Export data and clinical study report materials
• Provide training and mentoring to team members and department staff

You can help us bring clinical trial statistical analysis into the next generation. Award winning and innovative, we will give you access to cutting-edge in-house technology, allowing you to work on global projects across therapeutic areas. Be challenged in a fast-paced team environment that is collaborative in performing biostatistical analyses and advanced statistical programming. Development opportunities and mentoring at all levels enable you to progress your long-term career in the direction you choose.
THE PERSON

• We know that meaningful results require not only the right approach, but also the right people. Candidates should possess a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Biostatistics, Statistics, Mathematics, or Computer Science, and have a strong educational or practical evidence in programming.

Key required skills include:

• Home Based/Remote
• 5+ experience in Statistical Programmer role from CRO/Pharma with ADaM and TFL
• Excellent accuracy, attention to detail, problem solving, organizational as well as interpersonal communication.
• In light of the above, candidates for the roles should exhibit the following skills and competencies:
• Experience in programming in SAS within the CRO/Pharma/Biotech/Healthcare industries
• Knowledge of statistics and exhibit routine and occasionally complex analytical skills
• A focus on quality, accuracy, and completeness of work activities
• Excellent communication skills
• A good understanding of Good Clinical Practice and ICH guidelines
• Ability to independently lead (or have lead potential) and estimate programming scope of work, handle resource assignments, communicate work status, and work within project timelines for deliverables
• Take initiative and can be counted on to get the job done, with integrity
• Have the self-awareness to recognize when negotiating skills and assistance are needed
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers, and clients

PURPOSE

Using broad management discretion, direct, oversee and manage complex, regulatory project(s), ensuring quality deliverables on time and within budget. Ensure that all work is completed in accordance with SOPs, policies and practices.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Building relationships with African regulators and ECs
• Engage with regional stakeholders (e.g. African union, Africa Medicine agency, etc.) to discuss harmonisation efforts and support ecosystem shaping activity
• Assist with regulatory intelligence gathering and advisory, for both internal and external purposes
• Collaborate with global CTRM colleagues to maximise understanding of global process and structure of both external and internal regulatory arena to support harmonisation and development of best practice
• Provides strategic regulatory and/or technical consultancy on a variety of projects, internally and externally, using innovative solutions where appropriate.
• May act as a regulatory oversight for a key customer. Responsibilities will include agreeing clinical trial regulatory processes, managing escalations and identifying solutions to challenges that are acceptable to IQVIA and the customer
• May strategically plan and perform centralised European submissions and facilitate global submissions for complex studies and programs
• Ensures compliance of regulatory processes and prepares for full Regulatory Affairs Systems Audits, accountable for any subsequent action plans.  Continually looks for process improvements.
• May take a leadership role in bid defense strategy and planning, as appropriate
• Deliver presentations/training to clients, colleagues and professional bodies, as required
• May act as a Project Manager for a stand-alone project.
• May act as regulatory or technical representative in major cross-functional global initiatives and/or may lead a global regulatory/technical initiative
• May lead/chair a session on Regulatory Affairs or related topics at a conference; deliver effective presentations to a broad audience

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Good understanding of the regulations, directives and guidance supporting clinical Research and Development
• Extensive experience in regulatory and/or technical writing
• Advanced negotiating and influencing skills and the ability to identify and resolve issues, using flexible adaptable approach. Remains calm, assertive and diplomatic in challenging interactions with customers
• Excellent ownership and oversight skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers and clients
• Strong software and computer skills, including MS Office applications
• Possesses an acute awareness of issues out with the business function. Exudes confidence and authority within remit, delivering a positive example to project teams
• Remains motivated and enthusiastic in times of change and other pressure situations
• Demonstrated ability to seek and apply industry trends within functional areas of expertise; conscientious of marketing opportunities

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Degree in life science-related discipline or professional equivalent plus at least 10 years relevant experience* including 8 years regulatory experience (*or combination of education, training and experience)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Extensive use of telephone and face-to-face communication requiring accurate perception of speech
• Extensive use of keyboard requiring repetitive motion of fingers
• Regular sitting for extended periods of time
• Travel will be required

Job Requirements:

• Provide hands-on Statistical Programming expertise for client's early phase translation medicine group. Responsible for creating ADaM safety datasets such as ADSL, ADLB, ADVS, ADEX, ADPC (concentration), ADPP (parameter), and POPPK (NONMEM) datasets, PK non-compartmental (NCA) tables, figures, and listings (TFLs).
• Experience with Phase I studies, exposure response analysis, cross over design, and supported pooling of PK parameters required
• Strong SAS technical skills and in-depth CDISC knowledge
• Good knowledge regulatory requirements for submissions
• Project/Study Lead Experience Strongly Preferred

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Computer Sciences, Bioinformatics, or related field, and 5 or more years of relevant experience

This position is remote based (Anywhere in Europe) and Full-Time.
Additional Benefits:

• Home-based remote work opportunities
• Great work/life balance
• Collaborate on projects and innovations with industry leaders in the Pharma and CRO sectors
• Cohesive team environment fostering a collaborative approach to study work
• Variety of therapeutic areas, indications and, study phases
• Job stability; long-term engagements and development opportunities
• Technical training and tailored development curriculum

Position purpose

• The Senior Consultant will take on a variety of roles that focus primarily within the following core areas: business development, client/project leadership, offering development, and team leadership
• He/she will engage with the whole healthcare ecosystem in West and East Africa (Pharmaceuticals and medical devices local affiliates, healthcare providers, public health organizations, foundations, governments, development funds, NGOs…) to implement IQVIA solutions

Roles and responsibilities
Business development

• Build IQVIA presence and reputation as a trusted adviser in healthcare
• Develop clients mapping and corresponding engagement strategy
• Identify and engage key decision-makers, influencers, stakeholders and networks
• Leverage internal IQVIA expertise across all practices and all regions (e.g., Global/Headquarter key account managers, etc)
• Review and analyze client requirements or problems and assists in the development of proposals of cost effective solutions that ensure high client satisfaction
• Develop proposals/concept notes and lead presentations/pitches to clients

Client/project leadership

• Participates or leads teams in the design, development and delivery of consulting projects or components of larger, complex projects
• Provides direction and guidance to Analysts, Consultants, and where relevant, to Statistical Services assigned to engagement
• Performs qualitative and/or quantitative analyses to assist in the identification of client issues and the development of client specific solutions
• Designs, structures and delivers client reports and presentations that are appropriate to the characteristics or needs of the audience
• Proactively manages project timelines and manages day to day communication with the client and team members
• Proactively develops broader and deeper knowledge of related consulting methodologies and life sciences market through on the job experience and participation in training opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Req
• 5-8 years of related experience Req (health financing / health economics experience is an advantage)
• Works willingly and effectively with others in and across the organization to accomplish team goals
• Knowledge and understanding of the fundamental processes of business, their interaction, and the impact of external/internal influences on decision making, growth and decline
• Knowledge of consulting methods, tools and techniques, related to one’s functional area
• Knowledge of current events and developments within an industry and major competitors
• Knowledge and understanding of the marketplace. Knowledge of professional/trade associations, key people and companies
• Effective time management skills

Nice to have
The Senior Consultant is expected to have experience in at least one of the following thematic areas:

• Health financing
• Digital health
• Local manufacturing
• Inclusive healthcare business models
• Population health management
• Value-based care
• Evidence generation
• Impact assessments / monitoring & evaluation

Languages

• English (required)
• French (advantage)

Job Requirements:

• Provide hands-on Statistical Programming expertise for client's early phase translation medicine group. Responsible for creating ADaM safety datasets such as ADSL, ADLB, ADVS, ADEX, ADPC (concentration), ADPP (parameter), and POPPK (NONMEM) datasets, PK non-compartmental (NCA) tables, figures, and listings (TFLs).
• Experience with Phase I studies, exposure response analysis, cross over design, and supported pooling of PK parameters required
• Strong SAS technical skills and in-depth CDISC knowledge
• Good knowledge regulatory requirements for submissions

Project/Study Lead Experience Strongly Preferred
Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Computer Sciences, Bioinformatics, or related field, and 5 or more years of relevant experience

This position is remote based (Anywhere in Europe) and Full-Time.
Additional Benefits:

• Home-based remote work opportunities
• Great work/life balance
• Collaborate on projects and innovations with industry leaders in the Pharma and CRO sectors
• Cohesive team environment fostering a collaborative approach to study work
• Variety of therapeutic areas, indications and, study phases
• Job stability; long-term engagements and development opportunities
• Technical training and tailored development curriculum

Roles And Responsibilities
A lead is expected to contribute to the firm's growth and development in a variety of ways, including:

• Project Delivery: Understand client requirements, project scope and deliverables; Lead project delivery and client meetings under overall guidance of EM/ Senior management; follow Assess-Design-Develop-Deliver-Monitor process in various work modules of the project; project team management and coordination with internal and external stakeholders etc. Also, would manage vendor, Design & Delivery and Data Processing, maintain field schedules, monitoring and communicating deadlines to team; checking programmed questionnaires; monitoring and maintaining progress of fieldwork; specifying deliverable requirements; final review of member deliverables. Contribute to team process improvements
• Operational excellence: Ensuring project profitability, timely delivery of projects, invoicing and collection, quality & risk management, positive feedbacks from the client, etc.
• Business Development: Identification and development of work opportunities, client requirement analysis, development of EoI/proposals, client presentations, etc.
• Practice Development: Support and lead learning and development initiatives for the team/project/organization.
• Thought Leadership: Manage research, analysis and delivery of thought leadership reports (global and domestic) with guidance from senior team professionals
• As lead, the primary role would be to manage & lead project work streams/modules and client interactions with support from Sr. consultants/ Consultants in team. Additionally, you would be coaching team on technical and management areas.

Eligibility criteria and requirements:

• Master’s in Public Health / Health Administration / Social Sciences / Business Administration/ Economics/ Public Policy / international development,
• Graduation: Any (MBBS/BHMS is desirable)
• Should have relevant experience of 10+ years working for a governmental, intergovernmental and/or non-governmental organization in health sector
• Should have a flair for business development through proposal / grant writing and proactive outreach to the potential funders. Should be comfortable in making an elevator pitch to external stakeholders. Should be able to own and chase revenue and sales target numbers.
• Prior consulting / advisory experience in public health sector in Africa is a desirable
• Excellent understanding of health sector, public health structure, multi-laterals and health programs in Africa. Experience in one or more areas such as Maternal and Child Health, TB, Malaria, Non-Communicable Diseases, Healthcare Research, etc.
• Prior experience of proposal development and managing projects for government clients and donor agencies
• Excellent project management skills with effective communication and team-management skills
• Government and development partner Stakeholder management, financial planning and management, team coordination and good writing skills.
• Project management and Problem-solving capabilities
• Report writing and PowerPoint development skills
• Willingness to travel and adaptability to change
• Stay informed about research and trends in our program areas and in research and evaluation to inform our strategy accordingly.
• Network with other institutions running similar programs to find areas of collaboration and knowledge sharing
• Experience with Africa CDC, Africa Union, UN agencies, The Global Fund, etc would be an asset

Position purpose

• The Senior Consultant will take on a variety of roles that focus primarily within the following core areas: business development, client/project leadership, offering development, and team leadership
• He/she will engage with the whole healthcare ecosystem in West and East Africa (Pharmaceuticals and medical devices local affiliates, healthcare providers, public health organizations, foundations, governments, development funds, NGOs…) to implement IQVIA solutions

Roles and responsibilities
Business development

• Build IQVIA presence and reputation as a trusted adviser in healthcare
• Develop clients mapping and corresponding engagement strategy
• Identify and engage key decision-makers, influencers, stakeholders and networks
• Leverage internal IQVIA expertise across all practices and all regions (e.g., Global/Headquarter key account managers, etc)
• Review and analyze client requirements or problems and assists in the development of proposals of cost effective solutions that ensure high client satisfaction
• Develop proposals/concept notes and lead presentations/pitches to clients

Client/project leadership

• Participates or leads teams in the design, development and delivery of consulting projects or components of larger, complex projects
• Provides direction and guidance to Analysts, Consultants, and where relevant, to Statistical Services assigned to engagement
• Performs qualitative and/or quantitative analyses to assist in the identification of client issues and the development of client specific solutions
• Designs, structures and delivers client reports and presentations that are appropriate to the characteristics or needs of the audience
• Proactively manages project timelines and manages day to day communication with the client and team members
• Proactively develops broader and deeper knowledge of related consulting methodologies and life sciences market through on the job experience and participation in training opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Req
• 5-8 years of related experience Req (health financing / health economics experience is an advantage)
• Works willingly and effectively with others in and across the organization to accomplish team goals
• Knowledge and understanding of the fundamental processes of business, their interaction, and the impact of external/internal influences on decision making, growth and decline
• Knowledge of consulting methods, tools and techniques, related to one’s functional area
• Knowledge of current events and developments within an industry and major competitors
• Knowledge and understanding of the marketplace. Knowledge of professional/trade associations, key people and companies
• Effective time management skills

Nice to have
The Senior Consultant is expected to have experience in at least one of the following thematic areas:

• Health financing
• Digital health
• Local manufacturing
• Inclusive healthcare business models
• Population health management
• Value-based care
• Evidence generation
• Impact assessments / monitoring & evaluation

Languages

• English (required)
• French (advantage)

Position purpose

• The Associate Consultant will take on an important role focusing on project execution for healthcare clients.
• He/she will engage with the whole healthcare ecosystem in East Africa (Pharmaceuticals and medical devices local affiliates, healthcare providers, public health organizations, foundations, governments, development funds, NGOs…) to implement IQVIA solutions in areas such as data, go-to-market models, market assessments, strategic market reviews, forecasts, pricing studies, market access strategies, due diligence, multi-channel engagement strategy, salesforce effectiveness, health economics etc.

Roles and responsibilities

• Under direct supervision, assists with the review and analysis of client requirements or problems and assists in the development of client solutions.
• Assists in the development of detailed documentation and specifications.
• Under close supervision, performs quantitative or qualitative analyzes to assist in the identification of client issues and the development of client specific solutions
• Assists in the design and structure of presentations that are appropriate to the characteristics or needs of the audience
• Proactively develops a basic knowledge of consulting methodologies and the life sciences market through the delivery of consulting engagements and participation in formal and informal learning opportunities
• Engagement based responsibilities are assigned and closely managed by Consultants, Senior Consultants, Engagement Managers or Principals

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Req
• 1-3 years of related experience Req
• Works willingly and effectively with others in and across the organization to accomplish team goals
• Knowledge and understanding of the fundamental processes of business, their interaction, and the impact of external/internal influences on decision making, growth and decline
• Knowledge of consulting methods, tools and techniques, related to one’s functional area
• Knowledge of current events and developments within an industry and major competitors
• Knowledge and understanding of the marketplace. Knowledge of professional/trade associations, key people and companies
• Effective time management skills

Job Overview

Deliver specific complex accounting tasks to ensure timely and accurate accounting in accordance with IQVIA Finance Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP), Sarbanes Oxley rules as well as local GAAP and tax rules.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for general financial accounting activities of the organization primarily interpreting accounting data and preparing journal entries
• General accounting duties in connection with closing the books each month, general ledger maintenance, financial reporting
• Act as contact person for external audits. Ensure that all financial and accounting records are thoroughly maintained in preparation for independent audits.
• Prepare annual statutory accounts and other compliance related activities
• Revenue and asset accounting
• Supervise all accounting processes including pays supplier invoices and collects customer/intercompany remittances.
• Establish reasonable internal controls and maintain adequate and current documentation of the systems of internal control.
• Ensure that all processes and decisions are in line with IQVIA SOP's and local legal/statutory requirements.
• Act as contact person with tax consultants and tax authorities eg. KRA and Ghana Revenue Authorities.
• Where applicable, ensure appropriate communication with all business partners and support business partners in financial decisions, if required.
• Review the financial systems, process and procedures on an ongoing basis for further development of efficiencies
• Manage timely completion of detailed account reconciliation and follow-up/resolve open items for specified tasks.
• Cost analysis
• Maintain a solid working knowledge of technical accounting skills.
• Participate in or manage Finance related projects as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Technical accounting skills.
• Strong analytical and numeracy skills.
• Ability to identify financial issues and execute mitigating actions.
• Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple work requirements to meet deadlines.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers and clients.