Consultant – Qualitative Patient-Centered Research
| Company | IQVIA |
|---|---|
| Location | Pointe-Claire, QC, Canada |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Master’s, PhD |
| Experience Level | Mid Level |
Requirements
- Master’s degree or PhD in a relevant field (or substantial experience with a Bachelor’s degree)
- 3 years of relevant experience in a related field including Psychology, Epidemiology, Sociology, Economics, Statistics, Public Health, or other social science-related field
- Experience conducting qualitative individual in-depth interviews (preferably concept elicitation and cognitive debriefing) and/or focus groups
- Experience using qualitative software (such as NVivo or Atlas.ti)
- Proven scientific track record
- At least 5 abstracts accepted for presentation at a major scientific venue, or equivalent experience teaching college-level curriculum or industry workshops
- At least 1 peer-reviewed published article or equivalent experience (such as large number of complex unpublished technical reports for clients, internal statistical manuals or documentation, etc.)
- Knowledge of qualitative research design, data collection, and analysis of qualitative data
- Knowledge of ICH GCP, 21 CFR Part 11 compliance or experience working in a highly regulated industry would be an asset
- Ability to independently analyze qualitative data based on an analysis plan provided a senior team member is required
- Strong written and verbal communication skills are required
- Qualitative interview skills are required
Responsibilities
- Conducts literature reviews and summarizes into scientific outputs
- Supports and assists research teams with study design, development of study materials (i.e., protocols and interview guides), data management, and quality assurance
- Conducts qualitative in-depth interviews; moderates focus groups
- Analyzes and interprets data from interviews and focus groups
- Co-authors technical reports, summaries, manuscripts, posters, and presentations
- Prepares for and presents at professional meetings and client-sponsored events, and prepares and publishes associated abstracts
- Proactively problem solves; identifies and helps drive resolution of issues at all phases of the project that could affect success
- Manages projects efficiently and effectively within guidelines of company and department operating procedures
- Reports on projects to supervisor or senior leadership as necessary
- Interacts with clients, clinical experts, and research support staff to ensure that projects are completed in a timeline fashion and in accordance with quality standards and Standard Operating Procedures
- Interacts effectively and collegially with all employees, fostering a supportive and cross departmental sharing environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of ICH GCP, 21 CFR Part 11 compliance or experience working in a highly regulated industry would be an asset