Associate Principal – Mixed Methods Research, Patient Experience

IQVIA

Associate Principal overseeing mixed-methods research in patient experience at IQVIA. Leading project delivery and scientific contributions for healthcare solutions.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mixed-methods research, survey design, and implementation science frameworks to lead study design and analysis in healthcare interventions. Strong scientific writing and presentation skills are essential for contributing to client deliverables and external visibility.

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Mixed-Methods ResearchImplementation Science FrameworksSurvey DesignScientific WritingClient-Facing Research

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Hard Skills

Qualitative AnalysisQuantitative AnalysisInstrument DevelopmentCognitive TestingItem ReductionMethodological RigorData InterpretationStudy DesignAnalysis PlansHealthcare Interventions

Soft Skills

CollaborationMentoringPresentation SkillsClient EngagementProject Leadership

Certifications & Qualifications

PhDDrPHMDPharmDMSc

Industry Keywords

Therapeutic AreasReal-World ResearchBarriers and FacilitatorsOutcome ConstructsCFIRTDFRE-AIMProposal DevelopmentPeer-Reviewed PublicationsConference Presentations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a senior scientific contributor and subject matter expert on client projects involving mixed-methods research, survey studies, and implementation science methodologies
Lead study design, instrument development, qualitative and quantitative analysis, and interpretation of findings
Ensure methodological rigor, alignment with best practices, and fit-for-purpose study designs across therapeutic areas
Review and contribute to key scientific deliverables including protocols, analysis plans, reports, manuscripts, and client presentations
Provide expertise in survey design, item development, response scaling, cognitive testing, and item reduction
Apply mixed-methods approaches to integrate qualitative and quantitative findings in a coherent and decision-oriented manner
Support development and refinement of implementation-focused measures, including barriers, facilitators, and outcome constructs
Apply implementation science frameworks (e.g., CFIR, TDF, RE-AIM) to inform study design, analysis, and interpretation
Support pragmatic and real-world research intended to inform adoption, scale-up, and sustainability of healthcare interventions
Contribute to proposal development through methodological input, study design, and drafting of scientific sections
Participate in client meetings and presentations as a scientific subject matter expert
Contribute to external visibility through conference abstracts, posters, presentations, and peer-reviewed publications
Mentor junior and mid-level staff on study design, analysis, and scientific writing

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced degree (PhD, DrPH, MD, PharmD, MSc, or equivalent) in a relevant scientific discipline strongly preferred
Demonstrated expertise in mixed-methods research, qualitative methods, and survey-based research
Applied experience using implementation science frameworks in healthcare or life sciences research
Strong scientific writing and presentation skills, with experience contributing to client-facing and external materials
Experience working in a consulting or client-facing research environment preferred
Ability to independently lead multiple projects as a subject matter expert and collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional and personal development opportunities
Mentorship for junior and mid-level staff
Contributions to external visibility through publications and presentations