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At IQVIA, we believe in pushing the boundaries of human science and data science to make the biggest impact possible – to help our customers create a healthier world. The advanced analytics, technology solutions and contract research services we provide to the life sciences industry are made possible by our 67,000+ employees around the world who apply their insight, curiosity and intellectual courage every step of the way.

What we do

IQVIA provides scientific services spanning clinical trials, real world evidence, and consulting in all areas of the lifecycle in the development drug and non-drug interventions. The IQVIA Patient Centered Endpoints (PCE) team exists to ensure that the patient's experiences of disease and treatment are well understood and utilized to measure outcomes that matter to patients in clinical trials and observational studies.

This requires the design of scientifically rigorous and technologically-informed research which provides insightful findings. The PCE team therefore look to the fields of psychology, sociology, anthropology, epidemiology, statistics, psychometrics, and medicine to provide a theoretical and practical base for this research. This leads to utilization of a variety of approaches to incorporate the patient perspective into clinical research, including Patient Reported Outcomes (PRO) and Clinical Outcomes Assessments (COA), qualitative interviews, patient preference studies; and to analyze and disseminate this information.

What you'll do

You’ll have the opportunity to address challenging client issues, across multiple geographies with a hands-on influence in delivering solutions. We operate in a truly multi-cultural, collegial and collaborative work environment that is rich in development and growth.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions as an Intern within the PCE team at IQVIA

  • Participate in the design, development, and delivery of scientific consulting projects or components of larger and complex projects
  • Develop and apply broad knowledge of scientific methodologies and consulting techniques
  • Conduct primary and/or secondary COA research, and analyze research to identify key findings and learnings
  • Participate in formal and informal learning opportunities
  • Support the development of intellectual property for use on future engagements
  • Work independently and as part of a team
  • Get an understanding of drug development and the role of the patient within

Desired Skills and Experience

  • Demonstrable analytical, interpretative and problem-solving skills
  • Interest in consulting within the pharmaceutical and/or healthcare industry
  • Prior experience or avid interest in the healthcare and life science industries
  • Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong capability in juggling priorities so that deadlines are met while retaining consistently high quality outcomes
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with others in and across the organization to accomplish team goals
  • Knowledge of consulting and/or scientific methodologies, tools, and techniques

Requirements

  • Strong academic record
  • Adaptability and an ability to learn quickly and apply new knowledge
  • Excellent conversational English (written and oral) - additional languages are an advantage
  • Right to work in the recruiting country