Associate Director, Statistics

Responsibilities:

As an Associate Director in Data Science and Advanced Analytics group, you’ll be responsible for supporting the design and development of new commercial offerings and the enhancement of existing offerings. This includes syndicated offerings sold to many customers as well as consulting projects tailored to meet the business needs of a specific client.  Your responsibilities will include:

• Integrating business experience and acumen with statistical methodology to develop solutions to address unmet business needs.
• Developing broad knowledge of the U.S. pharmaceutical market through formal and informal learning opportunities including participation on approved projects, interactions with Principals and Product Owners
• Serving as the day-to-day functional area manager for approved projects and working closely with both the Project Manager and the commercial sponsor on project scope and direction.  10%
• Conducting research to define the complex statistical methods to be utilized in new offerings and product enhancements, e.g., Machine Learning and/or advanced statistical methodologies.  35%
• Creating statistical specifications, presentations of research results and recommendations, test plans, internal training workshops and methodology presentations targeted to internal clients, under general guidance from manager.  25%
• Performing quantitative or qualitative analysis to assist in the resolution of client issues and the identification of future research opportunities.  15%
• Managing and developing the career and skills of junior staff.  10%
• Identifying opportunities and participating in activities related to personal development.  5%

Skills & Experience

Candidates interested in joining IQVIA’s Data Science and Advanced Analytics group as Associate Director should have:

• Demonstrable analytical, interpretative and problem-solving 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
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills including presentations, technical specifications, and general communications
• Knowledge of key issues and current developments in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries
• Adaptability and an ability to learn quickly and apply new knowledge

Qualifications & Other requirements

In addition to the skills and experience above, candidates interested in joining IQVIA’s Data Science and Advanced Analytics group as Associate Director should have:

• Master’s degree in Statistics or a related field plus 5 or more years of relevant experience, or a Ph.D. degree plus 3 or more years of relevant experience
• Statistical knowledge includes regression, hypothesis testing, sampling methods, and multivariate statistics is required
• Excellent skills in a structured programming language, and applied experience involving large, relational data assets in SAS and/or other statistical programming and/or Python are required
• Some project management and people management experience are preferred but not required
• Prior experience in the healthcare and life science industries is preferred
• A willingness and ability to travel
• Right to work in the recruiting country

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 70,000+ employees around the world who apply their insight, curiosity and intellectual courage every step of the way. Learn more at jobs.iqvia.com.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law.

IQVIA, Inc. provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.  Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to submit an application for employment or otherwise participate in the application process should contact IQVIA’s Talent Acquisition team at workday_recruiting@iqvia.com to arrange for such an accommodation.