It was announced today that IQVIA will create 170 remote jobs throughout Ireland.

The global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions and clinical research services to the life sciences industry, is recruiting in the areas of medical information and pharmacovigilance with a focus on delivering these services in support of the commercial launch of vaccines indicated for COVID-19. Recent graduates and seasoned professionals interested in making a worthwhile contribution to the global fight against COVID-19 are encouraged to apply.

With recruitment under way, IQVIA expects to fill the jobs before the end of March 2021, though there is potential for more roles to be created as the year progresses.

Welcoming the announcement Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar said, "There have been some positive indications recently regarding the potential for a COVID-19 vaccine and although there is still some way to go, it’s important that we plan now. IQVIA is doing excellent work on drug safety and I am really pleased to see that they are creating an additional 170 jobs, specifically to prepare for coronavirus vaccines. It is encouraging that these roles will be available to staff working remotely."

Head of Pharmacovigilance Oversight and Analytics for IQVIA Ireland, Barry Mulchrone added, "We are proud to play a role in the humanitarian effort to ensure the safety profile of vaccines used for COVID-19 are monitored to the highest international standards. With more than two decades of experience monitoring the safety of medicines globally, our company in Ireland is well positioned to play its part in addressing the current global pandemic."

Source: www.businessworld.ie