Principal, Health Economics & Health Technology Assessment (Nordics)

About the role

IQVIA Nordics is looking for a Principal in its Health Economics, Health Technology Assessment (HE/HTA) and Value & Access practice, based in Copenhagen. As a senior member of the DTAS team, you will work directly with Nordic headquarters life sciences clients, shaping and delivering high-impact consulting engagements. The role focuses on expanding the HE/HTA business and is open to candidates who can work from Copenhagen.

Key responsibilities

• Act as principal owner of client engagements, from understanding client needs to developing solutions and overseeing project delivery.
• Create and grow new business by identifying follow-on work and new opportunities with existing and new clients.
• Present and promote go-to-market materials internally and externally, and identify opportunities to sell integrated solutions such as P&MA strategy, full HEOR/HTA support for P&R submissions, PRO instrument advice and RWE strategy.
• Work closely with project teams so that the full range of IQVIA capabilities is used, and foster collaboration and quality across teams.
• Stay up to date on industry, client and competitive trends, and lead thought leadership initiatives such as speaking engagements, client meetings and publications.
• Mentor and coach colleagues, share subject matter expertise, and lead ad hoc work streams on recruitment, training and development.
• Serve as a development lead for 3-4 staff members.

Required profile

• Master's degree.
• At least 10 years of professional experience in consulting, pharmaceutical or healthcare, with a focus on HTA or HEOR.
• Proven track record of driving HQ/global deals and an established network of contacts in the pharmaceutical industry and payers.
• Deep understanding of payer evaluation processes and the factors affecting product development.
• Experience in market needs assessments and value proposition development.
• Able to work from Copenhagen and well connected with strategic HTA/HE decision making in Medicon Valley.

Required skills

• Ability to build relationships, identify client pain points and tailor solutions to HE/HTA stakeholders.
• Clear, concise speaking and writing, adapted to different audiences.
• Analytical problem-solving and commercial awareness of the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries.
• Team collaboration and willingness to challenge others constructively.
• Experience with AI/ML is a plus.