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10,000+ live jobsAssociate Consultant & Statistician -- Associate Consultant & Statistician, Statistics and Psychometrics, Patient Centered Solutions (PCS)
On-site in the Netherlands·Full-time·Added 3 days ago
Still open when we checked on 8 Oct
Overview
Job details
US$72,500 - US$120,900 a year
Gross, as stated in the ad.
Full-time
Per the ad.
Skills
This job advert was originally written in French.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- You hold one of the following degrees:
- a Master's in (bio)statistics, psychometrics, outcomes research, mathematics, epidemiology, public health, pharmacy, or a related discipline, as well as one (1) year of experience in consulting, healthcare, life sciences, pharmaceutical industry, biotechnology, or data analysis;
- a Bachelor's in (bio)statistics, psychometrics, outcomes research, mathematics, epidemiology, public health, pharmacy, or a related discipline, as well as two (2) years of experience in consulting, healthcare, life sciences, pharmaceutical industry, biotechnology, or data analysis.
- You possess at least a basic knowledge of statistical methods applicable to clinical trials (including descriptive analyses, regression analyses, including linear, logistic, and mixed-effects models, survival analyses, and missing data handling methods) and/or psychometric analysis methods (including classical test theory [CTT], item response theory [IRT], exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses, and structural equation modeling).
- You have programming experience with one or more statistical software packages, such as SAS, R, or Mplus.
- You possess strong analytical skills and wish to stay up to date with work regarding statistical methodology in relevant fields.
- You are fluent in English and possess excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in a multidisciplinary environment.
- You write with confidence, possess strong technical writing skills, and are able to interpret and describe complex research results.
- You are proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint and Word as well as business productivity tools used for project management and communication.
- You work effectively in a team and possess excellent interpersonal skills, particularly in a virtual environment.
- You demonstrate curiosity and are able to quickly acquire the necessary knowledge regarding the clinical subject or methodological approach specific to each project.
- You pay great attention to detail and are able to respect established standards for documentation quality.
- You are comfortable in a dynamic environment and able to effectively manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
- You demonstrate great initiative and are comfortable taking responsibility for well-defined tasks.
Qualifications
- You have a:
- Master's degree in (bio)statistics, psychometrics, outcomes research, mathematics, epidemiology, public health, pharmacy or closely related discipline, plus 1 year of experience in consulting, healthcare, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, or analytics.
- Bachelor's degree in (bio)statistics, psychometrics, outcomes research, mathematics, epidemiology, public health, pharmacy or closely related discipline, plus 2 years of experience in consulting, healthcare, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, or analytics.
- You have at least basic knowledge of statistical methods that apply to clinical trials (such as descriptive analyses, regression analysis including linear, logistic, and mixed-effects models, survival analysis, missing data approaches etc.) and/or psychometric analysis methods (such as classical test theory [CTT], item response theory [IRT], exploratory and confirmatory factor models, structural equation modelling, etc.).
- You have programming experience with one or more statistical software packages such as SAS, R, or Mplus.
- You have strong analytical skills and interest in keeping up to date with proceedings on statistical methodology in relevant fields.
- You are fluent in English and have excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in a multidisciplinary environment.
- You are a confident writer with strong technical writing skills and ability to interpret and describe complex research results.
- You are proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and business productivity tools for project management and communication.
- You are a team player and possess excellent interpersonal skills, especially in a virtual environment.
- You are curious and able to quickly build the knowledge needed for the specific disease area or methodological approach relevant to each project.
- You have excellent attention to detail and the ability to follow expected standards for documentation quality.
- You are willing and able to work in a fast-paced environment and can effectively manage multiple tasks and projects.
- You demonstrate strong individual initiative and are comfortable taking responsibility for well-defined tasks.
Nice to have
- You have a good understanding of the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or healthcare sectors.
- You are well-acquainted with consulting methodological frameworks, health data analysis, and business research methods.
- You have experience in conducting data-driven projects and developing reports and presentations for clients.
- You have a good understanding of the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or healthcare sectors.
- You are familiar with consulting frameworks, health data analysis, and business research methodologies.
- You have experience working with data-driven projects and developing client-facing reports and presentations.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
- The opportunity to contribute to a wide range of consulting projects within the life sciences sector.
- Opportunities to work with seasoned consultants and industry specialists.
- Opportunities for continuous professional development and structured learning.
- A collaborative environment that fosters innovation, continuous learning, and professional advancement.
- Experience supporting leading organizations in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, and medical technology sectors.
This position offers an excellent opportunity to build a career in consulting while making a significant contribution to the life sciences and healthcare sectors.
Associate Consultant and Statistician, Statistics & Psychometrics - Patient Centered Solutions
- Exposure to a wide range of consulting projects within the life sciences industry.
- Opportunities to work with experienced consultants and industry experts.
- Ongoing professional development and structured learning opportunities.
- A collaborative environment that encourages innovation, continuous learning, and career growth.
- Experience supporting leading organizations across pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, healthcare, and medical technology.
This position offers an excellent opportunity to build a consulting career while making a meaningful impact in the life sciences and healthcare sectors.
The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $72,500.00 - $120,900.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and wellness and/or other benefits.
The role
Associate Consultant & Statistician, Statistics and Psychometrics - Patient Centered Solutions
As an associate consultant within the PCS Statistics and Psychometrics group, you will participate, under the direction of project leads, in projects involving statistical or psychometric analysis components. You will have the opportunity to tackle complex analytical and strategic problems and work across multiple regions, while playing a concrete role in developing and delivering tailored solutions to our clients across the life sciences sector. This position is perfect for early-career professionals who are passionate about research and innovation in healthcare, love problem-solving, and wish to hone their consulting skills in a dynamic, client-focused environment.
As an Associate Consultant in the PCS Statistics & Psychometrics group, you will participate in projects with statistical or psychometric analysis components under guidance of the project leads. You'll have the opportunity to address challenging analytical and strategic problems and work across multiple geographies with a hands-on role in developing and delivering tailored solutions to our clients across the life sciences industry. This role is ideal for early-career professionals who are passionate about healthcare-related research and innovation, enjoy problem-solving, and are eager to develop consulting skills in a dynamic, client-focused environment.
What you'll do
- Contribute directly to the achievement of project deliverables, including the development of statistical or psychometric analysis plans and result mock-ups, and perform statistical analyses (including programming in SAS, R, and Mplus) to produce statistical results.
- Participate in the interpretation of results, including the drafting of statistical reports, psychometric reports, and other technical reports, as well as the preparation of presentations summarizing results.
- Participate in internal meetings and client meetings, and contribute to the communication of analytical results to multidisciplinary audiences.
- Contribute to wider dissemination of results, including participating in the preparation of research abstracts and presentations.
- Participate in business development activities and proposal writing.
- Support the ongoing development and learning of the team by reviewing and summarizing relevant publications and contributing to methodology-focused discussions and training activities.
- Directly contribute to achievement of project deliverables such as development of statistical analysis plans or psychometric analysis plans, design outputs shells, and perform statistical analysis (including SAS, R, and Mplus programming) to create statistical outputs.
- Assist with the interpretation of results, including development of statistical reports, psychometric reports, other technical reports, and summary results presentations.
- Participate in internal and client-facing meetings and contribute to the communication of analytical findings to multidisciplinary audiences.
- Assist with wider results dissemination, including supporting abstracts and research presentation development.
- Assist in business development activities and support proposal writing.
- Support the team's ongoing development and learning by reviewing and summarizing relevant literature and contributing to methodology-focused discussions and trainings.
Hiring process
1 interview
- Other interviews are conducted on Microsoft Teams, unless otherwise specified.
- Most interviews are conducted in English unless otherwise specified. However, some questions may be asked in local language.
- The use of AI support during an interview or online assessment is strictly prohibited and grounds for disqualification.
About IQVIA
- Industry
- Clinical Research and Health Data
- Founded
- 1982
- Employees
- 50,000–100,000
- Headquarters
- Durham, USA
- Website
- iqvia.com
In their own words
About the company & team
IQVIA offers scientific services in the fields of clinical trials, real-world evidence, and advisory, at all stages of the product lifecycle. The Patient Centered Solutions (PCS) team specializes in producing robust evidence on patient experience within clinical development, regulatory submissions, and scientific dissemination. We are a diverse group of specialists who collaborate to develop clinical outcome assessments and perform psychometric validation. These assessments account for the patient experience relative to their treatment or disease and allow for the evaluation of treatment efficacy from the data they generate. Our fields of expertise are vast and include qualitative research approaches (e.g., interviews, focus groups), quantitative assessment (e.g., clinical outcome assessments, preference research), and passive surveillance (e.g., digital health technological tools) aimed at understanding the experiences and expectations of patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.
IQVIA provides scientific services spanning clinical trials, real world evidence, and consulting in all areas of the product lifecycle. The Patient Centered Solutions (PCS) team specializes in generating robust evidence on patient experience across clinical development, regulatory submissions, and scientific dissemination. We are a diverse group of experts who work together to develop and psychometrically validate clinical outcome assessments that capture patients' experience with their treatment or disease, and to evaluate treatment efficacy using the data generated from these assessments. Our areas of expertise are broad and include qualitative research (e.g. interviews, focus groups), quantitative evaluation (e.g. clinical outcome assessments, preference research) and passive monitoring (e.g. digital health technology tools) approaches to understand patient, caregiver, and healthcare professional experiences and expectations.
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial intelligence, and healthcare insights for the life sciences and healthcare industries. IQVIA is dedicated to accelerating the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. To learn more, visit https://jobs.iqvia.com
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
Additional information
IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, marital status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities are available upon request in all aspects of the recruitment process. If you have a disability that requires an accommodation, we encourage you to contact our talent acquisition team at workday_recruiting@iqvia.com, so that IQVIA can support your participation in the recruitment process.
IQVIA is committed to integrity in its recruitment process and applies a zero-tolerance policy regarding candidate fraud. All information and qualifications submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any misrepresentation, misleading presentation, or material omission during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable laws. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.
Please note that we may use artificial intelligence (AI) in the processing of your application. However, we use AI only to assist our recruitment team in selecting or evaluating applications, and not to replace decision-making by our team members.
IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, marital status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available in all aspects of the recruitment process upon request. If you have a disability that requires an accommodation, we encourage you to contact our Talent Acquisition Team at: workday_recruiting@iqvia.com, so that IQVIA can support your participation in the recruitment process.
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.
Please note that we may use artificial intelligence (AI) in the processing of your application. However, we only use AI to assist our recruitment team with the screening or assessment of candidacies, and not as a substitute for human decision-making.
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