IQVIA reviews

3.7

72% would recommend to a friend

(15,236 total reviews)
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Ari Bousbib

76% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

IQVIA has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 15,236 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The IQVIA employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Pharmazeutika & Biotechnologie industry (3.5 stars).

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Apr 24, 2026
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Worst experience here no cons.

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The Reality of Working Here If you are a skilled professional looking for technical growth and merit-based advancement, look elsewhere. Over the last four years, the company culture has deteriorated significantly due to a lack of vision and skill at the upper management level. What was once a promising environment has shifted into a playground for internal politics and favoritism. Management & The "Lobby" System The workplace is governed by an internal lobby where bootlicking and flattery are the only true currencies for survival. Scapegoat Culture: Managers frequently target high-performing individuals to cover their own technical inadequacies. Sidelining: If you do not indulge in excessive flattery, you are systematically sidelined regardless of your output. Autocratic Style: Management is often unstructured and autocratic, making decisions based on personal bias rather than data or strategy. The Promotion Trap Career growth is virtually stagnant. Promotions are heavily influenced by favoritism rather than technical prowess. The Glass Ceiling: Senior management positions rarely vacate, and when they do, the company prefers external hires with personal connections. Performative Interviews: Internal candidates are often invited for interviews just to check a box, only to be sidelined for a pre-selected favorite. Specific Warnings for people I strongly advise against joining the Incentive compensation IC side. * Zero Skill Development: Most roles involve redundant tasks that offer no room for professional growth. Biased Leadership: The directors and managers on this side are highly biased. Gender Bias: The current environment in these specific departments is notably unfavorable for male employees. Compensation & Final Verdict The salary offered is poor and does not align with industry standards, especially considering the toxic atmosphere. You will find yourself stuck in a high-stress, low-reward cycle where your career will plateau.

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