IQVIA has announced two new job opportunities in India for professionals interested in healthcare, life sciences, data, database operations and consulting. The company is hiring for SAS Programmer in Kolkata and Analyst in Pune.

These IQVIA jobs offer candidates an opportunity to work with a global organization providing clinical research services, healthcare intelligence and commercial insights to the life sciences industry. Candidates meeting the respective education and experience requirements can apply online before the application deadlines.

IQVIA Hiring 2026 – Job Overview

1. IQVIA SAS Programmer – Kolkata

IQVIA is hiring a SAS Programmer in Kolkata for a database-focused position involving database administration, production support, database setup, performance monitoring, backup and recovery procedures.

Important note: Although IQVIA has listed the position under the title “SAS Programmer,” the supplied job description is primarily focused on database administration and database operations rather than traditional clinical SAS programming. Candidates should therefore evaluate the responsibilities carefully before applying.

Key Responsibilities

The selected SAS Programmer will support database operations and help address database processing requirements. Key responsibilities include:

• Assist with database design and modifications to solve database processing problems.
• Perform administration, monitoring, tuning and production database support.
• Implement database environments for development, User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and production.
• Implement database backup and recovery procedures.
• Participate in database analysis and database design activities.
• Support required database reliability and performance standards.
• Assist with denormalization and data archival strategies.
• Support database sizing and creation of database objects.
• Work with Data Definition Language (DDL).
• Support referential integrity and database security enforcement.
• Contribute to application and database performance optimization.
• Participate in database consultations and design reviews when required.

SAS Programmer Qualification & Experience

Candidates interested in the IQVIA SAS Programmer job should meet the following requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, related field, or equivalent experience.

Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience in database administration is required.

Skills Required

Database Administration | Database Design | SQL/Database Concepts | Database Monitoring | Performance Tuning | UAT & Production Environments | Backup & Recovery | DDL | Data Archival | Database Security | Problem Solving | Team Collaboration

Expected Salary

A reasonable market estimate for an early-career database/programming position of this type in Kolkata is approximately ₹4.5 LPA – ₹8 LPA

2. IQVIA Analyst – Pune

IQVIA is also hiring an Analyst in Pune, Maharashtra. This position focuses on life sciences consulting projects, client requirements, quantitative and qualitative analysis, documentation, presentations and development of client-specific solutions.

The role may be particularly relevant to candidates interested in life sciences consulting, healthcare analytics, market research and business analysis who meet the required experience criteria.

Key Responsibilities

As an Analyst at IQVIA, the selected candidate will:

• Assist in reviewing and analyzing client requirements and business problems.
• Support development of client-specific solutions.
• Develop detailed documentation and specifications.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis under supervision.
• Help identify client issues using structured analysis.
• Support the development of appropriate solutions for client requirements.
• Assist with designing and structuring client presentations.
• Build knowledge of consulting methodologies.
• Develop understanding of the life sciences market.
• Participate in consulting engagements and formal and informal learning opportunities.
• Work under Consultants, Senior Consultants, Engagement Managers and Principals depending on engagement requirements.

IQVIA Analyst Qualification

Education: Bachelor’s Degree required.

Experience: 1–3 years of related professional experience required.

Since the official description states only “Bachelor’s Degree” and does not specify a particular discipline, applicants should assess whether their academic background and professional experience align with the consulting and life sciences responsibilities.

Skills Required

Life Sciences Consulting | Business Analysis | Quantitative Analysis | Qualitative Analysis | Market Research | Client Requirements | Problem Solving | Presentation Development | Documentation | Consulting Methodologies | Healthcare Market Knowledge | Time Management

Expected Salary

A realistic indicative range for an IQVIA Analyst position in Pune with 1–3 years of relevant experience could be approximately ₹6 LPA – ₹10 LPA.

This figure is a market estimate and not an officially disclosed IQVIA salary range. Final compensation can vary based on relevant experience, educational background, skills and the company’s compensation structure.

Why Consider IQVIA Careers?

IQVIA operates across clinical research services, healthcare intelligence and commercial insights for the life sciences and healthcare industries. These openings provide exposure to different career tracks within the organization.

The SAS Programmer opportunity is more technically oriented toward database administration and operations based on the supplied description, while the Analyst opportunity focuses on consulting, analysis, client solutions and the life sciences marketplace.

Potential professional benefits include:

• Exposure to global life sciences and healthcare projects.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams.
• Development of technical, analytical or consulting capabilities depending on the role.
• Opportunity to build industry knowledge within a major life sciences services organization.
• Experience in structured corporate project environments.

Which IQVIA Role Should You Apply For?

Candidates with Computer Science or related education and database administration experience should consider the SAS Programmer position.

Candidates with 1–3 years of relevant analytical, consulting, market research, healthcare or life sciences experience may find the Analyst position more aligned with their profile.

Applicants should review the official job descriptions carefully and apply only when their qualifications and experience substantially match the requirements.

How To Apply

Application Link For Analyst

Application Link For SAS Programmer