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Many IMS locations are filled with great people but, be warned... the Ottawa location is like a time warp back to when you were 16. Small groups of gossipy and hateful people, management that takes a page from narcissism 101 and a surprisingly under skilled, yet very very arrogant, workforce. Many who work there are just very unhappy, so the gossip and childish behavior is simply the result of an unchallenged mind. I'm not sure what keeps them there.. fear, helplessness, something else? The 'good' folks are few and far between, they are there but, hide in their cubicles. 

So, if you thrive on creativity, speedy decisions and have a passion for work and achieving something great with your career, you will be sorely disappointed working there. If simple is your thing, and like to spend your time in small talk about how horrible other coworkers are over coffee, while trying to avoid all responsibility (or shift blame) while still being paid well (and not having to work too much), well then you may fit right in.

IQVIA is a great place to work! The company culture is one of collaboration and innovation, fostering an environment where ideas are shared freely and everyone's contributions are valued. The management team is supportive and transparent, always keeping us informed about the company's direction and goals. 

The work is challenging yet rewarding, providing ample opportunities for professional growth and development. The company's commitment to leveraging data and technology in healthcare is truly inspiring. 

Moreover, the work-life balance is commendable. IQVIA understands the importance of personal time and promotes a healthy balance between work and life. The benefits package is also competitive, further enhancing job satisfaction.

Overall, I am proud to be a part of IQVIA and look forward to contributing to its mission of advancing healthcare through data-driven insights.


Work starts by reading and answering email queries, and then start data processing. I learned how to work on a fast phased environment. Management provides training and seminars, and have access on online training for certificates. Workplace culture is just like in any other BPO companies with teams and leaders.

The hardest part of the job is during critical working days where you are supposed to finish different task in a short period of time.

While the most enjoyable part of the job is the nature of environment, with your workmates and as well as the team leads and managers.

Good workplace for a fresh start to develop communication skills and basic computer technical skills, and to expose to a corporate level company.

Management was inexperienced and focused only on metrics.  I have 20 years experience in this work, but lasted only 14 months here.  There was no support from management. The quality of the work seemed unimportant (and this is clinical research!) as long as deadlines were met. There was no work-life balance. Even working 70 hrs./week, every week, could not stay on top of the assigned workload. In addition to the usual assignments and travel 3-4 days/week, there were  volumes of online trainings to complete on an ongoing basis, meetings to attend and constantly new computer programs to learn for new studies.  Never enough in-office time for all tasks. Stay away from this company. You will be nothing more than a number and a body. 

My position was home based. I have an office set up in my home. I learned to prioritize my work hours and my home life. I did not have a problem working in my office for 8 hours and then leaving it to complete my home life duties. I had a great manager and got along very well with all of my colleagues. The hardest part of the job was working alone and feeling disconnected at times from my colleagues. The most enjoyable part of the job was starting a project and seeing it through to the closure. 

I thought I was ready for retirement however quickly found out that I am not. Quintiles was a great place to work and I would really appreciate the opportunity to re-enter the workforce.

This company is incredibly unorganized, both with their staff and with the medical companies they contract for. I would get info about assignments literally the night before I would have to leave to go travel somewhere. It was very hard to schedule anything. Also, management and HR seems to not really care about their employees, as when an issue comes up they are completely unwilling to provide support or help, and you are left figuring things out on your own. Pay is low for what you are expected to do. I found it incredibly frustrating working for this company, and it really was not worth it.

Management is absolutely ridiculous. They terminate contract without proper due notice. Fire at will even though Canada doesn't support that. You have to learn everything on your own as a new joiner. Poor onboarding process. With no help from direct managers, you have to learn every task on your own. Avoid this company like the plague that it is. Worst decision of my course was that I joined this organization. Left my organization where I was well appreciated for this one. Disappointed is an understatement 

What is the best part of working at the company?
Work life balance, flexibility 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Handling too many clients from diverse backgrounds 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The best work life balance, supportive mentors 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
It’s easy going if you are in wfh set up . Again it depends on which dept you work for . Research and medical writing is sort of cool and like any other job sometimes bit stressful

reviewing my call nplan, then start calling on medical clinics around 9:00.. checking samples, what they need, expiry date of the ones in there, merchandising samples, chat a little bit with the doctors and or medical staff.

I learned the value of customer service,. management is awesome, very supportive, have great team work with my counterparts. hardest part of the job, none, except when the weather won't let you work.
most enjoyable is when the customers appreciate you for your service.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Growth opportunities if you hang out with the right people

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Management style. No leadership no direction

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Montreal is simply awful. No leadership management is self serving

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Stressful and unfortunately non rewarding

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