IQVIA Holdings Inc. has positioned itself as a key player in the life sciences industry across multiple regions of the world. The company, operating across the Americas, Europe, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific, offers advanced analytics, technology solutions, and clinical research services. It has three distinct segments: Technology & Analytics Solutions, Research & Development Solutions, and Contract Sales & Medical Solutions. The Technology & Analytics Solutions segment is focused on providing clients with cloud-based applications and implementation services, real world solutions, and implementation consulting services. Additionally, it offers country level performance metrics to inform health care decision making and improve patient outcomes. Meanwhile, the Research & Development Solutions segment is dedicated to project management and clinical monitoring, clinical trial support, strategic planning and design services, and decentralized clinical trials. It also offers a range of laboratory services, including genomic and vaccine and biomarker laboratory services. Lastly, the Contract Sales & Medical Solutions segment provides health care provider and patient engagement services as well as scientific strategy and medical affairs services. The company, formerly known as Quintiles IMS Holdings, Inc., has been headquartered in Durham, North Carolina since its incorporation in 2016.