Global Analyst

Job Overview:

The (GA) will perform, manage, and coordinate activities associated with data analysis leveraging IQVIA’s Connected Intelligence™ Real-World Data (RWD) and clinical data assets for multiple Research & Development projects while closely working with our team of Therapeutic Analytic Leads. They will also ensure standardization in how IQVIA uses data, tools, and process to inform quality decision making at the indication, program, and study level.

Responsibilities:

• This is an individual contributor role that will primarily support local and global studies led by our Japan and Asia Pacific-originating business units. In addition, this GA will act as a country champion / internal trainer regarding countries / data assets that s/he is assigned to.
• Utilizes the IQVIA Connected Intelligence data sets and resources to define and enhance the strategy.
• Drives the methodology and implementation of RWD-driven Analytics deliverables, including, patient density analytics, sales volume insights, and patient funnel support, amongst other areas to be incorporated in the overall strategic analytics deliverables.
• Supports pre- & post-award studies by driving data mining and data analytic oriented activities.
• Generates patient insights using real-world data to support site targeting activities
• Participates in the analytics planning with internal stakeholders to align on requirement for data analytics that will inform decisions on the development of the study strategy.
• Acts as the China point of contact to liaise with local subject matter experts (SME) for periodic data updates, legal and privacy guidelines, and best practices.
• Offers mentorship and coaching to new team members and other analytics resources
• Undertake training, as necessary, and keep abreast of developments in clinical research generally
• Perform other duties as assigned

Essential Experience:

• Fluent in English and Mandarin (spoken and written)
• Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in Life Sciences, Information Technology, Computer Science, Statistics or equivalent
• At least 3 years of relevant experience or exposure to data analytics, research, and/or consulting in the pharma/healthcare industry
• Experience working with large volumes of global Real-World Data (RWD), including but not limited to medical claims, sales, prescriptions, HCP, EMR/EHR, etc.
• Good understanding of the pharmaceutical and healthcare market in different countries as well as in-depth knowledge of the drug development processes across all functional areas; exposure to clinical development business is preferred
• Therapy Area exposure such as Oncology, Cardiovascular Diseases, Neurology, Immunology, Infectious Diseases & Vaccines, Rare Diseases, Biosimilars, etc.
• Exposure to epidemiology/biostatistics, particularly analytical issues relating to studies of treatment effectiveness, disease progression, adherence, healthcare utilization, etc.
• Experience of working with global teams based across multiple geographies

Required Technical Skills:

• At least 2 years of hands-on experience using object oriented and/or scripting languages such as SQL, Python, R, Spark, PySpark, etc.
• Experience in relational databases such as MS SQL Server, Oracle SQL, or PostgreSQL
• Expertise in leveraging Business Intelligence tools such as Power BI, Tableau for creating dashboards
• Proficient in using MS Excel and MS PowerPoint
• Exposure to Data Sciences and Machine Learning concepts in pharma/healthcare (preferable)
• Experience in cloud technologies such as Azure or AWS (preferable)

Interpersonal Skills:

• Effective presentation skills
• Logical approach to problem solving
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize & manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent communication (verbal/written) and strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact at all levels within IQVIA and with stakeholders
• Team player and ability to collaborate at all levels but also able to work under own initiative with minimal supervision
• High cultural and emotional intelligence with a global outlook in working with people from a variety of nationalities, cultures, and time zones
• Comfortable dealing with ambiguity, uncertainty, complexity, and time pressures
• Ability to provide guidance and advice on various operational matters