Careers at IQVIA — Pune

Clinical research roles at IQVIA in Pune

IQVIA is a contract research organisation, and its Pune footprint is part of a global delivery network rather than a single-project office. That scale produces the widest role spread of any employer on this list. Clinical operations hire monitors and in-house CRAs, often on functional service provider (FSP) engagements dedicated to one sponsor. Data management builds and cleans study databases, typically on Medidata Rave. Pharmacovigilance processes case volumes for global safety contracts. There are also biostatistics and statistical programming teams working in SAS, medical writers producing regulatory and publication documents, and regulatory affairs staff supporting submissions. Real-world evidence and analytics work sits alongside the classic trial functions.

What IQVIA looks for in freshers

Life sciences, pharmacy, biotechnology, and statistics graduates all have a route in. IQVIA runs regular fresher intakes, so the bar is less about experience and more about fit for a specific delivery team. Data roles reward familiarity with EDC platforms and clean-data logic; programming roles want SAS; safety roles want case-processing fundamentals and MedDRA. ICH-GCP knowledge is expected across the board. Because much of the work serves overseas clients, clear written English and comfort with process documentation matter.

Interview process

The process usually starts with an aptitude or online assessment, followed by a technical interview matched to the function. A CDM candidate might be asked to spot discrepancies in sample data; a statistical programmer might get a SAS logic question; a safety candidate walks through a case. A managerial round probes how you handle timelines and metrics, since delivery work is deadline-driven. HR closes on shift, location, and package.

How to prepare

Target the function you want. Our Clinical Data Management course (3 months, ₹40K + GST) and Biostatistics course (3 months, ₹25K + GST) map directly to IQVIA’s data and programming teams, while the Pharmacovigilance course (3 months, ₹40K + GST) suits its large safety operation. For monitoring roles, read the CRA career guide. iLearn CRI’s alumni network of 50+ graduates and 100% placement assistance help freshers get their first CRO interview; average starting CTC across our placements is around ₹4.2L.