London office is rife with politics, back stabbing and incompetence - ML/AI Engineer IQVIA Employee Review

1.0
Apr 14, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Decent WLB if you don't want to learn or work

Cons

- Nepotism is the culture at IQVIA London. Promotion is not based on merit but on who you are close with. - Incompetence is the norm. When you actually want to contribute and do some work, you have to carry the weight of 10 others who are coasting or clueless, while they are back-stabbing you at the same time. - Product owners are the most useless bunch — they don't care about scientific rigor or quality of work. The only thing they care about is slapping their names onto work that stands out, while contributing absolutely nothing to the project. - People in leadership positions are the least organised people I have ever come across. Ad hoc requests are made on a daily basis and also forgotten on a daily basis.

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5.0
Jul 4, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Beat support and leadership I’ve ever had

Cons

Lots of travel both flights and drive.

1.0
Jun 30, 2026
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Recommend
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Pros

Remote work option is nice to have

Cons

Zero support from management, with employee development and team concerns often taking a back seat to other priorities. Morale continues to go downhill, and several colleagues exploring opportunities elsewhere or leaving the organization already. The culture is challenging, particularly around providing candid feedback, as employees often are tracker down and face negative repercussions and retaliations. Career advancement depends more on aligning with leadership preferences than on merit and performance. Would not recommend this company to those seeking a supportive environment with transparent growth opportunities. Overall, the culture is political and difficult to navigate.

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