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Feasibility Research Analyst II (Homebased - UK/EUROPE) - IQVIA Biotech (Open)

Employer
IQVIA Biotech
Location
Homeworking
Salary
Dependent on Location
Start date
12 Mar 2019
Closing date
11 Apr 2019

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Discipline
Clinical Research, Feasibility, Study Start Up
Hours
Full Time
Contract Type
Permanent
Experience Level
Experienced (non-manager)

Job Details

IQVIA Biotech has an exciting position within it's industry leading feasibility team. The team is growing and in particular we are looking for experienced Feasibility/research professionals to join the new and developing EU team.

As part of the feasibility team you will be integral to the success of the IQVIA Biotech business providing cutting edge research and data to our teams to help establish us as the experts in the field and set us apart from our competition.

We're looking for a lively, enthusiastic and independent research professional who is willing to work from home with an international team.

BASIC FUNCTIONS:

To conduct medical research for clinical trial feasibility assessments and proposals based on Request for Proposals (RFPs).

To conduct medical research as requested by IQVIA Biotech Sr. Management.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Primarily supports the proposals, bid defense, study start-up processes. In secondary roles, supports medical writing assignment needs, and marketing needs in the research, review, and generation of marketing materials.
  • Plans, organizes, and conducts research assignments to increase scientific knowledge on medical-related topics.  It is expected that these research efforts contribute positively toward fostering internal knowledge with regard to a sponsor’s investigational product, as well as externally validating  IQVIA Biotech capabilities and strategies to the sponsor.
  • Researches and communicates pertinent scientific/clinical information regarding clinical trials that IQVIA Biotech is requested to conduct feasibility on, or bid on in proposal form.
  • Researches information and materials needed for the Study Start-up, such as the identification and verification of potential sites for clinical trials, and Clinical Project Management groups.
  • Investigates the clinical subject area provided in the sponsor’s RFP in order to define the scope of the clinical trial; Researches pertinent scientific/clinical information that may include, but is not limited to: disease background (etiology, epidemiology, statistical information, symptoms, and methods of diagnosis), current standards of care (treatments methods), how the sponsor-proposed intervention fits into the current treatment landscape, and information regarding competing therapeutics in clinical development. This information is augmented with a critical evaluation of the clinical trial protocol and supporting documents, so as to proactively identify study strengths and potential pitfalls.
  • Identifies, analyzes, and describes the competing clinical trial landscape in order to assist in assessing trial feasibility; draws conclusions and makes recommendations in text document (with supporting graphs, maps, and references) to be included in the feasibility report or therapeutic background section of the proposal. Additionally, findings are communicated in strategy meetings with management and are often included in bid defense presentations.
  • Identifies and presents the afore mentioned research materials to assist in determining country selection and other undefined specifications for clinical trials in the absence of sponsor input, or at the request of the sponsor.
  • Maintains detailed records of work and creates and maintains internal libraries and databases, while also remaining informed of current scientific and clinical research being conducted.
  • Works closely with members of management team and client to negotiate scope of work to be performed for a project. 
  • Performs other duties as assigned. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  • Thorough knowledge of appropriate open source and proprietary resources to conduct research.
  • Thorough knowledge of the feasibility and proposal processes.  Ability to maintain long-range projects while managing daily details with a high degree of accuracy.
  • Thorough knowledge of clinical trials.
  • Excellent communications skills (verbal and written).
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work flexible hours.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform multiple tasks effectively.
  • Ability to interact with all levels of staff to coordinate and execute proposal activities.

MINIMUM RECRUITMENT STANDARDS:

  • PhD in a scientific field (or comparable advanced scientific/clinical degree, such as PharmD) and 2 - 3 years of direct experience in technical writing; at least one year within a CRO setting or equivalent level of education and experience. 
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively at all levels of an organization. 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Prior experience in publishing peer-reviewed publications and giving scientific/clinical research presentations.
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize and work in a team environment is essential. 
  • Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Publisher required. 

Company

IQVIA Biotech is the global, enterprise-wide solution that provides flexible, tailored, integrated clinical and commercial solutions to small biotech and pharmaceutical companies, from planning through trial design and implementation to launch and commercialization.

We recognize that the needs of small companies are different than large companies, so we developed a separate business unit within IQVIA which provides a high-touch solution with high levels of service and hands-on attention, with the benefits of IQVIA’s data and expertise – including powerful analytics, resources, therapeutic experts and global footprint.

IQVIA Biotech has five therapeutic divisions. Complementing our successful history in Oncology, we have dedicated delivery teams in General Medicine – which includes Dermatology, Cardiovascular/Renal/Metabolics, Central Nervous System and Immunology.

Interested in being a part of this exciting and dynamic team?

Contact us today to find out more!

 

Company info
Website
Telephone
+44(0)1438 221122
Location
Ground Floor
Abel Smith House
Gunnells Wood Road
Stevenage
Herts
SG1 2ST
United Kingdom

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