Tier 1 Helpdesk Support (English-Speaking) Remote (Fixed-Term, 6 Months)

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26 Jun 2026
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About IQVIA

We accelerate healthcare advancements by uniting data, technology, and human ingenuity to improve patient outcomes worldwide.

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AI Summary

This is a remote, fixed-term (6 months) Tier 1 Helpdesk Support role based in Madrid, requiring English fluency. The job involves handling user requests, account management, and technical troubleshooting while adhering to SLAs. Candidates need at least 3 years of call center experience, preferably with helpdesk or technical support background. Strong communication, critical thinking, and typing skills (50 wpm) are essential. IQVIA is a global healthcare intelligence company.

Role DNA

Job Complexity
Easy Hard
Pace & Pressure
Relaxed Fast-paced
Autonomy Level
Guided Full Ownership
Communication Load
Independent Highly Collaborative
AI Insight The role is entry-level with clear procedures and escalation paths, but requires multitasking and adherence to SLAs, making it moderately easy for experienced helpdesk professionals.

Salary Analysis

Median Market Rate
$45,000
US Market
$35k – $60k
0 $66k
AI Insight The offered salary is not specified, but based on market data for Tier 1 Helpdesk Support roles in the US, the median is around $45,000 per year. This is competitive for an entry-level remote position.

Key Skills

Helpdesk Support Active Directory Technical Troubleshooting Account Management Customer Service ITIL SLA Management Remote Support English Fluency Critical Thinking

I am writing to express my interest in the Tier 1 Helpdesk Support position at IQVIA. With over 3 years of call center experience and a strong background in technical troubleshooting, I am confident in my ability to provide exceptional support to end users.

My proficiency in Active Directory, account management, and adherence to SLAs aligns perfectly with the job requirements. I am skilled at categorizing and prioritizing requests, ensuring timely resolution while maintaining high accuracy.

I thrive in fast-paced environments and am comfortable with shifting schedules. My strong communication skills and ability to think logically allow me to resolve issues efficiently and provide clear guidance to users.

I am excited about the opportunity to contribute to IQVIA's mission and would welcome the chance to discuss how my experience can benefit your team. Thank you for your consideration.

Can you describe your experience with Active Directory and user account management?
In my previous role, I managed user account creation, modification, and deactivation in Active Directory. I also performed identity verification and ensured access complied with least privilege principles.
How do you prioritize and categorize support tickets?
I prioritize based on impact and urgency, following our SLA guidelines. I categorize requests using standard classifications and ensure high-priority issues are escalated promptly.
Describe a time you resolved a difficult technical issue for a user.
A user couldn't access their email. I walked them through checking network connectivity, cleared their cache, and reset their password. When the issue persisted, I escalated to the network team, and we found a firewall rule blocking the connection.
How do you handle high-pressure situations with multiple tickets?
I stay organized by logging all tickets and updating statuses. I prioritize critical issues first and communicate with users about expected resolution times. I also collaborate with team members if needed.
Why do you want to work for IQVIA?
IQVIA's focus on healthcare intelligence and improving patient outcomes aligns with my values. I am excited to contribute to a company that makes a real impact, and this role offers growth in a global environment.

Join us on our exciting journey!

We are building an amazing team of English-speaking Helpdesk professionals to join our Madrid Production Hub on a 6-month contract and provide Tier 1 support. Diversity is our way of life!

Functions:

  • Identify requests being provided by end users.

  • Categorize and record reported queries and provide solutions

  • Support problem identification

  • Process user account creation, modification, and deactivation.

  • Perform identity verification and entitlement validation prior to executing requests.

  • Maintain and update user access across systems such as directory services, applications, and client platforms.

  • Ensure all access provisioning complies with least privilege principles and client security requirements.

  • Escalate, if needed, unresolved problems to a higher level of support

  • Managing one or more customer service or service desk functions.

  • Acting as a point of contact to support service users and customers reporting issues, requesting information, access, or other services.

  • Log, categorize, and prioritize requests in accordance with incident/request classification standards.

  • Ensure adherence to defined Service Level Agreements (SLA) and escalation timelines.

  • Maintain ownership of tickets from initiation through resolution/closure.

  • Monitor issues from start to resolution

  • Categorize and record reported queries and provide solutions

  • Advise users on appropriate course of action

Qualifications:

  • English Speaker

  • Applicant should have at least with 3 years of call center experience. Preferably someone with account management experience. (example: Active Directory Access, Application Access, etc.

  • Helpdesk / Technical Support account is required.

  • Strong command of the English Language both spoken and written.

  • Amenable in shifting schedules

  • Understands his / her key performance indicators.

  • Understand the relationship of work quality and how it impacts efficiency

  • Dedicated at work – no Attendance issue with previous employers

  • Ability to multi – task and work on holidays / Saturdays and Sundays.

  • Had a good stint in the from previous organizations – not a call center hopper.

  • Example: Call center hoppers move from one organization to another in a span of 1 year or less.

  • Ability to work with other team members.

  • Applicant should have a Helpdesk / Technical Support background

  • Someone who understands technical troubleshooting

  • Example: Active Directory, LAN, Sound Card, Routers, etc.

  • Someone who has strong logic formulation or thought process.

  • Example: thinking out loud – How many lightbulbs are there in the Philippines? A good candidate may start from home, street, area, subdivision, district, city, region, major islands, etc (This is needed for simple troubleshooting such as password reset or cannot access account)

  • High average typing skills = 50 words per minute

  • Has good critical thinking

  • Ability to work with a high level of accuracy and very keen to details

Ideal Applicants should have a Helpdesk / Technical Support background

  • Someone who understands technical troubleshooting

  • Example: Active Directory, LAN, Sound Card, Routers, etc.

  • Someone who has strong logic formulation or thought process.

  • Example: thinking out loud – How many lightbulbs are there in the Philippines? A good candidate may start from home, street, area, subdivision, district, city, region, major islands, etc (This is needed for simple troubleshooting such as password reset or cannot access account)

  • High average typing skills = 50 words per minute

  • Has good critical thinking

  • Ability to work with a high level of accuracy and very keen to details .

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights, and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com.

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.

At IQVIA, we believe that diversity, inclusion, and belonging empower our mission to accelerate innovation for a healthier world. We create a culture of belonging by valuing the perspectives of all talented employees worldwide and providing them with the opportunity to power smarter healthcare for everyone, everywhere. When our talented employees bring their authentic selves and their diverse experiences to work, they enable us to accomplish extraordinary things. Multifaceted thought processes spark innovation. Multi-talented collaboration harnesses innovation to deliver superior outcomes. Likewise, as part of this culture, IQVIA is committed to ensuring effective equality between women and men, integrating it as a strategic principle in its corporate and human resources policies.

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