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As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for associate principal scientist in Quebec is $124,886.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $109,500.00 and $150,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an associate principal scientist do?

An Associate Principal Scientist is a senior-level researcher who leads scientific projects and teams within an organization, often in industries like pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, or chemicals. Their responsibilities typically include designing and overseeing experiments, analyzing data, publishing research findings, and mentoring junior scientists. They also collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop new products or processes and ensure research aligns with organizational goals. Associate Principal Scientists are expected to demonstrate deep expertise in their field and contribute to strategic decision-making.

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As an Associate Principal Scientist, you will frequently collaborate with professionals from various disciplines such as regulatory affairs, clinical development, and data analysis. Typical projects include designing and executing research studies, troubleshooting technical challenges, and interpreting complex data sets to inform decision-making. This role often requires strong communication skills to translate scientific findings into actionable insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Effective cross-functional collaboration is essential for driving innovation and ensuring project success.

What is the difference between Associate Principal Scientist vs Principal Scientist?

AspectAssociate Principal ScientistPrincipal Scientist
Required CredentialsAdvanced degree (PhD or MS), relevant industry experienceSimilar credentials, often with more years of experience
Work EnvironmentCollaborative research teams, project-focusedLeadership roles, strategic planning
Employer & Industry UsagePharmaceutical, biotech, or research organizationsSame industries, higher seniority

The Associate Principal Scientist typically functions as a senior researcher with significant expertise, focusing on executing research projects and contributing to scientific knowledge. The Principal Scientist holds a more senior, leadership-oriented role, often overseeing research strategies and mentoring teams. The main difference lies in the level of responsibility and leadership within the organization, with Principal Scientists generally having more influence on project direction and decision-making.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an associate principal scientist?

To thrive as an Associate Principal Scientist, you need advanced expertise in scientific research, data analysis, and often a PhD or equivalent experience in a relevant scientific field. Familiarity with laboratory instrumentation, data management software, and regulatory compliance systems is typically required, along with potential certifications depending on the industry. Strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills help drive projects forward and foster innovation within cross-functional teams. These skills ensure rigorous research, regulatory adherence, and effective advancement of scientific initiatives in a highly competitive environment.
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Associe principal, Acces au marche en oncologie et economie de la sante/ Associate Principal, Onc...

IQVIA

Quebec, QC • On-site

Full-time

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Job description

IQVIA est le leader mondial dans l'apport de donnees de sante et de donnees pharmaceutiques au secteur des soins de sante. Notre division Real World Solutions (RWS) est reconnue a l'echelle mondiale pour offrir des recherches axees sur les enjeux d'affaires, realisees selon les normes les plus elevees.

IQVIA propose une gamme de services permettant aux acteurs du secteur de la sante d'acceder aux donnees issues du monde reel et de les exploiter pour prendre des decisions a chaque etape du cycle de vie des produits. L'equipe canadienne de RWS se concentre sur la prestation de solutions innovantes pour les equipes d'acces au marche, HEOR, medicales et scientifiques. L'equipe RWS Canada est un groupe diversifie et multidisciplinaire engage envers l'excellence et le travail d'equipe.

Responsabilites fonctionnelles

Soutenir la supervision et la livraison d'un large eventail de projets clients en oncologie dans les domaines pharmaceutique et des dispositifs medicaux au Canada, notamment des projets d'acces au marche, des etudes retrospectives basees sur des bases de donnees, des strategies commerciales, des analyses economiques de la sante, des parcours patients, des mesures d'acces ainsi que d'autres mandats varies et stimulants.

Ce role mettra l'accent sur le developpement de solutions en acces au marche, strategie commerciale et evaluations des technologies de la sante (ETS) pour des clients en oncologie.

En collaboration avec les autres membres de l'equipe, vous devrez :

  • Gerer des projets et contribuer a la conception des etudes et au developpement des methodologies

  • Elaborer des approches, cadres et solutions innovants pour repondre aux problematiques clients

  • Reviser et contribuer a la preparation de propositions, protocoles d'etudes et rapports preliminaires

  • Interpreter des donnees qualitatives et quantitatives issues du monde reel pour les livrables

Superviser et preparer des strategies d'acces au marche destinees aux soumissions aupres des parties prenantes, incluant les agences d'Evaluation des technologies de la sante

  • , L'Agence des medicaments du Canada (AMC)/INESSS, l'Alliance pancanadienne pharmaceutique (APP) et les payeurs

  • Preparer des presentations, resumes scientifiques et manuscrits pour des congres et publications

  • Realiser et superviser des recherches de marche primaires et secondaires

  • Diriger et animer des ateliers, comites consultatifs d'experts et des discussions moderees

  • Realiser et superviser des recherches qualitatives et quantitatives aupres des leaders d'opinion au Canada

  • Contribuer a l'elaboration et a la presentation de contenus de reflexion strategique , livres blancs, affiches scientifiques et materiel de conference

Les associes principaux sont responsables de la gestion simultanee de plusieurs projets de consultation de complexite variable, en assurant le respect des echeanciers et des budgets pour les clients des sciences de la vie. Ils contribuent egalement au developpement des affaires, au maintien et au renforcement des relations clients, et peuvent appuyer le developpement de nouvelles offres.

Gestion de projet et relations avec les clients

  • Soutenir la gestion globale des projets et de la relation client

  • Participer a des reunions avec les clients et partenaires externes, generalement avec un collegue

  • Agir, avec les consultants seniors, comme point de contact cle aupres des clients, en apportant des solutions innovantes et une expertise en acces au marche

  • Des deplacements chez les clients peuvent etre requis

Developpement des affaires

  • Analyser les besoins des clients pour elaborer des propositions depassant leurs attentes

  • Rediger et affiner des propositions en reponse aux appels d'offres en collaboration avec les clients

  • Travailler etroitement avec les collegues Directeurs et Directeurs principaux pour developper de nouvelles opportunites

  • Contribuer a la croissance strategique de l'offre en oncologie, notamment en acces au marche, en tirant parti des strategies fondees sur les donnees du monde reel et des plans de mise en marche

Experience

  • 5 a 10 ans d'experience dans l'industrie pharmaceutique ou en consultation, en acces au marche ou en economie de la sante

  • Experience confirmee dans la direction de mandats de consultation

  • Experience dans un ou plusieurs des secteurs suivants : consultation en sante, industrie pharmaceutique/soins de sante, milieux universitaires ou organismes de recherche gouvernementaux, ou recherche en services de sante

Competences techniques et connaissances (atouts)

  • Bonne connaissance des processus de remboursement pharmaceutique au Canada

  • Experience en analyse de bases de donnees et/ou de registres

  • Analyse de donnees longitudinales au niveau des patients

  • Bonne comprehension des theories en recherche sur les resultats en sante et connaissance pratique de la mise en uvre de projets de recherche

  • Solides competences quantitatives et analytiques

  • Maitrise de Word, PowerPoint et Excel

  • Capacite a rediger des rapports et manuscrits clairs, precis et concis

  • Comprehension du systeme de sante canadien et international

  • Experience avec VBA dans Excel (atout)

  • Experience avec des logiciels statistiques (SAS, SPSS, R) (atout)

  • Sens des affaires et comprehension du secteur des technologies de la sante et de l'industrie pharmaceutique

  • Connaissance des methodes, outils et techniques en consultation

Competences personnelles et comportements

  • Pensee logique et capacite a resoudre des problemes de facon creative

  • Fort engagement envers la qualite du travail et l'amelioration continue

  • Excellentes aptitudes en communication

  • Capacite d'adaptation a differents contextes et styles de travail

  • Esprit d'equipe avec sens des responsabilites et proactivite

  • Solides capacites d'analyse, d'interpretation et de resolution de problemes

  • Capacite a prioriser efficacement et a gerer son temps dans un environnement dynamique

  • Potentiel demontre en leadership et interet pour une progression de carriere a long terme

  • Motivation a apprendre et a relever de nouveaux defis

Formation

  • Doctorat (PhD) / maitrise / MBA dans un domaine pertinent des sciences de la sante ou experience equivalente

  • Formation clinique (MD, PharmD, IPS, etc.) consideree comme un atout

  • Bilinguisme francais et anglais fortement preferable

IQVIA is the world leader in the provision of health and pharmaceutical data to the health care sector. Our Real World Solutions department is globally renowned for providing business-focused research conducted to the highest standards.

IQVIA delivers a suite of services to help healthcare stakeholders access and apply real-world evidence for decisions at every stage of the product lifecycle. The Canadian Real World Solutions team is focused on providing innovative solutions for Market Access, HEOR, medical, and scientific teams. The RWS Canada team is a diverse, multidisciplinary group dedicated to excellence through teamwork.

Functional Responsibilities

Support the oversight and delivery of a wide range of oncology client projects in the pharmaceutical and medical device space in Canada, including market access projects, retrospective database studies, business strategy, health economic analyses, patient journeys, access metrics, and other varied and exciting engagements.

This role will focus on driving solutions in Market Access, Business Strategy, and HTA for oncology clients.

Working with other team members, you will:

  • Project manage and contribute to study design and methodology development

  • Develop innovative approaches, frameworks, and solutions to client problems

  • Review and assist in the preparation of proposals, study protocols, and draft reports

  • Interpret qualitative and quantitative real-world data for deliverables

  • Oversee and prepare market access strategies that will be leveraged for submissions to stakeholders including HTA, PCPA, and payers

  • Prepare presentations, abstracts, and manuscripts for scientific conferences and journals

  • Conduct and oversee primary and secondary market research

  • Lead and facilitate workshops, expert advisory boards, and moderated discussions

  • Conduct and oversee qualitative and quantitative research with Canadian opinion leaders

  • Support the development and presentation of thought leadership pieces, white papers, posters, and conference materials

Associate Principals are responsible for overseeing and managing multiple consulting projects of varying complexity and ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery for life sciences clients. They contribute to new business development, maintain and strengthen the client base, and may support the development of new offerings.

Project Management and Client Liaison Responsibilities

  • Assist with overall project and client management

  • Attend client and external meetings, typically alongside a colleague

  • Along with senior consultants, serve as an additional key point of contact for clients, driving innovative solutions and providing Market Access expertise

  • Travel to client sites may be required

Business Development Responsibilities

  • Review and analyze client requirements to develop proposals that exceed expectations

  • Produce and refine proposals in response to client RFPs in collaboration with clients

  • Work closely with Principals and Senior Principals on opportunities to grow the business

  • Support the drive for strategic growth in the Oncology solution space with a focus on market access, leveraging real-world evidence (RWE) strategies and go to market planning.

Experience

  • 5-10 years' experience in the pharmaceutical or consulting industry in Market Access or Health Economics

  • Proven experience leading consulting engagements

  • Experience gained in one or more of the following: Healthcare consulting, pharmaceutical/healthcare industry, academic or government research organizations, or health services research settings

Technical Skills and Knowledge (Assets)

  • Good understanding of the pharmaceutical reimbursement process in Canada

  • Conducting analyses in databases and/or registries

  • Longitudinal patient-level data analysis

  • Good understanding of outcomes research theory, and practical knowledge of research project implementation

  • Strong quantitative and analytical skills

  • Proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

  • Ability to write reports and manuscripts in clear, accurate, and concise language

  • Understanding of and interest in the Canadian and international healthcare environment

  • Experience with VBA in Excel is a plus

  • Experience with statistical software (SAS, SPSS, R) is a plus

  • Commercial awareness and understanding of the health technology and pharmaceutical industry

  • Knowledge of consulting methods, tools, and techniques

Personal Skills and Behaviors

  • Logical thinker and creative problem solver

  • Strong commitment to high-quality work and continuous improvement

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Ability to adapt to different situations and working styles

  • Team player with a proactive, ownership-oriented mindset

  • Strong analytical, interpretive, and problem-solving capabilities

  • Ability to prioritize effectively and manage time in a fast-paced environment

  • Demonstrated leadership potential and interest in long-term career growth

  • Eagerness to learn and take on new challenges

Education Requirements

  • PhD / Master's / MBA in a relevant health sciences field or equivalent experience

  • Clinical qualifications a plus (MD, PharmD, NP, etc.)

  • Bilingual in French & English highly preferred

IQVIA est un fournisseur mondial de premier plan de services de recherche clinique, d'informations commerciales et de renseignements sur les soins de sante pour les secteurs des sciences de la vie et de la sante. IQVIA se consacre a accelerer le developpement et la commercialisation de traitements medicaux innovants pour aider a ameliorer les resultats des patients et la sante de la population dans le monde entier. Pour en savoir plus, visitez https://jobs.iqvia.com

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At IQVIA, we are passionate about helping customers and partners improve results and patient outcomes. Everything we do contributes to this vision for creating a healthier world. In today’s healthcare environment, it’s not only about how much data, information, and technology you have at your fingertips – it’s what you do with it. IQVIA is focused on making intelligent connections for customers across the entire healthcare ecosystem to help you drive healthcare forward. Whether that means partnering with novel technology companies to boost patient engagement, leveraging AI & machine learning to accelerate results, or using decentralized trials to reach the right patients wherever they are – we are always looking for smarter ways to move you forward.

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Company size

10,000+ Employees

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Durham, NC, US