Associate Principal - Custom Integrated Research em Lisboa, Portugal

Creating a Healthier World We’re passionate about improving the life sciences ecosystem and making decisions that accelerate innovation for a healthier world. Every day our team develops evidence-based strategies that are used in published research, clinical guidelines, and market access decisions, to improve healthcare at every touchpoint. We design and deliver Commercial Analytics, supported by our world-class proprietary data assets, solve complex client challenges through strategic consulting, and use leading edge market research techniques to support clients brand strategy, planning and measurement. We’re purpose-driven problem solvers, that do what we love to make a greater impact on human health.

Global Custom Integrated Research

We focus on understanding the behaviours and attitudes of Health Care Professionals and patients to support international pharmaceutical companies to understand them as people. This is across the whole of the product lifecycle. We explore and measure what Health Care Professionals and patients say and do using different behavioural frameworks to deliver actionable insights and clear answers to our clients’ business questions. We typically use IQVIA data to contextualise our research and collaborate with other IQVIA teams to provide our clients with comprehensive solutions to their business issues.

The Role

The Associate Principal plays a critical role in delivering high-quality, innovative research and consulting solutions to global and regional pharmaceutical clients, particularly HQ-level stakeholders globally. You will act as a day-to-day project lead and trusted advisor, responsible for the successful delivery of integrated research engagements, while also contributing to business development and growing client relationships. This role sits at the intersection of delivery excellence, client leadership, and commercial impact, requiring strong collaboration across geographies and IQVIA teams (including Advisory Services).

What You’ll Be Doing

Client & Project Leadership

• Act as a primary point of contact for clients on projects, building strong and trusted relationships
• Bring strategic thinking to client challenges, translating insights into clear, actionable recommendations
• Drive positive client engagement which results in new and repeat business, often in collaboration with other IQVIA teams
• Lead the end-to-end delivery of integrated research and consulting projects for key clients
• Ensure delivery of high-quality outputs, on time and aligned with client expectations

Solution Design & Innovation

• Design robust research and analytical approaches, integrating primary market research, secondary intelligence, and IQVIA data assets
• Develop methodologies including sample design, questionnaires, discussion guides, and analytical frameworks
• Identify opportunities to apply innovative approaches, technologies, and data solutions
• Contribute to the development of scalable and differentiated offerings

Business Development

• Support and actively contribute to business development activities, including:
• Identifying new opportunities and client needs
• Developing high-quality proposals and client presentations
• Help grow existing accounts by ensuring repeat business and long-term partnerships
• Contribute to achieving revenue targets at project or account level

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional project teams, including onshore and offshore resources
• Coach and mentor junior team members, supporting skill development and career growth
• Ensure effective collaboration across multiple stakeholders and geographies

Business Contribution

• Support the execution of the Custom Integrated Research strategy and vision
• Contribute to improving ways of working, tools, and delivery models
• Collaborate closely with other IQVIA teams to deliver integrated client solutions

Who You Are

• A university degree holder with 8+ years’ experience in life sciences consulting, healthcare, or market research
• Strong experience in primary market research methodologies and project delivery
• Proven ability to lead projects end-to-end, managing multiple stakeholders and priorities
• Demonstrated client management and influencing skills, with exposure to senior stakeholders
• Experience contributing to business development, including proposal writing and client discussions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into strategic insights
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Experience working in international and cross-functional environments
• Fluent in English (additional languages are a plus)

Benefits

Visit our [benefits page]( ) for information on everything from perks to well-being initiatives and career enhancement 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 [ )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.