IQVIA
IQVIA enables life sciences companies to accelerate drug development, optimize commercial strategies, and improve patient outcomes by combining the world's largest healthcare data assets with advanced analytics and technology.
Last updated Oct 22, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment · Connections updated Oct 26, 2026
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At a glance
- Employees
- 10001+
- Revenue
- $14B–$15B annually
- Stock
- IQV
About
Global market leader in healthcare data, analytics, and clinical research services for the life sciences industry
IQVIA Holdings, Inc. is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions, and clinical research services to the life sciences industry. Formed in 2016 through the merger of IMS Health and Quintiles, IQVIA combines one of the world's largest healthcare data repositories with deep domain expertise in clinical development, real-world evidence, and commercial operations. The company serves pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies, as well as healthcare providers and payers, across more than 100 countries. IQVIA's core offerings span data and analytics (including prescription data, patient-level data, and market intelligence), technology platforms for clinical trial management and healthcare operations, and contract research organization (CRO) services. Its proprietary IQVIA CORE platform integrates artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cloud technologies to deliver insights that help clients accelerate drug development, optimize commercial strategies, and improve patient outcomes. From a marketing and advertising perspective, IQVIA is a significant player in healthcare marketing analytics. Pharmaceutical and life sciences marketers use IQVIA's data and analytics to measure the effectiveness of their promotional campaigns, target healthcare professionals (HCPs) with precision, and optimize media spend across channels. IQVIA's Orchestrated Customer Engagement (OCE) suite and HCP targeting capabilities make it a key enabler of data-driven marketing within the regulated pharmaceutical sector.
Business model
SaaS / Data & Analytics / Professional Services
Target market
Enterprise
What they offer
IQVIA CORE
Integrated platform combining AI, machine learning, and cloud capabilities to deliver healthcare intelligence and analytics
Orchestrated Customer Engagement (OCE)
CRM and multichannel engagement platform for pharmaceutical commercial teams to manage HCP interactions and marketing campaigns
Real-World Evidence (RWE) Solutions
Analytics and study design services using real-world patient data to support regulatory submissions and market access
IQVIA Decentralized Clinical Trials
Technology and services enabling remote and hybrid clinical trial execution
Healthcare Professional (HCP) Targeting
Data-driven audience segmentation and targeting solutions for pharmaceutical marketers reaching HCPs across channels
IQVIA One
Unified data and analytics platform providing commercial intelligence, market data, and performance benchmarking
Pharmacovigilance Solutions
Drug safety monitoring and regulatory compliance services for life sciences companies
IQVIA Biotech
Specialized CRO and data services tailored for emerging biotech and small pharma companies
Key features
Use cases
Customer segments
Tech & specs
Technology stack
Security & compliance
Deployment
API
Yes
- 2016 · Founded
- Year unknown
- Absorbed Throtle