About the Role
This position is ideal for those looking to challenge themselves in outcome research. IQVIA is expanding its Patient Centered Solutions in Japan, and we aim to scientifically capture patient experiences and voices to broaden outcome measurement that truly matters to patients, from drug development to post-market value assessment. Join us in connecting patient voices to better treatment development and healthcare, contributing to a society where patients can face treatment with peace of mind.
Responsibilities
- Generate evidence through Outcome Research in the medical and public health fields.
- Design surveys using diverse methods such as PRO, PCS, DCE, Delphi panels, and implementation science.
- Conduct interview surveys including Concept Elicitation and Cognitive Debriefing.
- Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis using software like NVivo and Atlas.
- Handle ethical review board applications and related document preparation.
- Support the entire research process from concept consultation to conference presentations and manuscript submissions.
- Create proposals and reports for clients in both Japanese and English.
- Coordinate and communicate with physicians, patients, facility staff, and patient advocacy groups.
Requirements
- Research experience in public health or epidemiology (experience in medical/pharmaceutical fields is preferred).
- Native-level Japanese proficiency.
- Business-level English proficiency (document creation and meeting participation).
- Resilience to work under tight schedules and meet deadlines.
- GCP knowledge is preferred but not required.
Skills
- Survey design
- Interview experience
- PRO
- DCE
- Delphi panels
- Implementation science
- Basic analytical knowledge (quantitative + qualitative)
- Qualitative analysis skills (NVivo, Atlas experience, thematic analysis)
- Communication with physicians, patients, facility staff, and patient advocacy groups
- International joint research
- Publication experience
Location
- Tokyo
- Osaka
Work Type
- Full-time
- Flex-time
- Remote work system available
Experience Level
- Associate Consultant
Benefits
- Statutory benefits (social insurance system)
- Non-statutory benefits (IQVIA's unique system)
- Annual paid leave
- Summer vacation
- Sick leave
- Special leave
- Women's special leave
- Childcare/nursing care leave
- Nursing leave
About the Company
- 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.
- Our mission is to realize a society where everyone can live healthier and more authentically, by supporting those advancing healthcare with IQVIA's innovative solutions.
- Based on the world's largest healthcare data, we fuse people, data, and science to address unmet medical needs, develop and commercialize new drugs and medical devices, respond to stricter regulations and compliance, and support sustainable healthcare systems.
- As the Japanese subsidiary of IQVIA, operating in over 100 countries with approximately 90,000 employees globally, IQVIA Japan has about 6,000 employees working together towards this mission.
- The HEOR (Health Economic Outcome Research) department drives evidence generation, including post-marketing observational studies, PMS, and HEOR studies, utilizing IQVIA's core assets of healthcare big data and technology.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
- To get there, we seek out diverse talent with curious minds and a relentless commitment to innovation and impact. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of helping customers improve the lives of patients everywhere.
