Key Takeaways

  • 75% of U.S. employers use automated applicant tracking systems to screen resumes before a human reviews them (Harvard Business School & Accenture, 2021)
  • The most common ATS failures are missing keywords, incompatible formatting, and incorrect file types
  • ResumeGeni scores your resume across 8 parsing layers — modeled on the same steps enterprise ATS platforms like Workday, Greenhouse, and Taleo use to evaluate candidates

How ATS Resume Scoring Works

Applicant tracking systems parse your resume into structured data — extracting your name, contact info, work history, skills, and education — then score how well that data matches the job requirements. Many ATS rejections happen because the parser couldn't extract critical fields, not because the candidate wasn't qualified.

LayerWhat It ChecksWhy It Matters
Document extractionFile format, encoding, readabilityCorrupted or image-only PDFs fail immediately
Layout analysisTables, columns, headers, footersMulti-column layouts break field extraction
Section detectionExperience, education, skills headingsNon-standard headings cause sections to be missed
Field mappingName, email, phone, dates, titlesMissing contact info is a common cause of immediate rejection
Keyword matchingJob-specific terms, skills, certificationsKeyword overlap affects recruiter search visibility and ATS scoring
Chronology checkDate ordering, gap detectionReverse-chronological order is expected by most ATS
QuantificationMetrics, numbers, measurable outcomesQuantified achievements help human reviewers and some scoring models
Confidence scoringOverall parse quality and completenessLow-confidence parses get deprioritized in results

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ResumeGeni free?
Yes. ResumeGeni is currently in beta — ATS analysis, scoring, and initial improvement suggestions are free with no signup required. Full guidance and saved reports may require a free account.
What file formats are supported?
PDF, DOCX, DOC, TXT, RTF, ODT, and Apple Pages. PDF and DOCX are recommended for best ATS compatibility.
How is the ATS score calculated?
Your resume is processed through an 8-layer parsing pipeline that extracts structured data the same way enterprise ATS platforms do. The score reflects how completely and accurately your resume can be parsed, plus how well your content matches common ATS ranking criteria.
Can ATS read PDF resumes?
Yes, but not all PDFs are equal. Text-based PDFs parse well. Image-only PDFs (scanned documents) and PDFs with complex tables or multi-column layouts often fail ATS parsing. Our analyzer will flag these issues.
How do I improve my ATS score?
Focus on three areas: use a clean single-column format, include keywords from the job description naturally in your experience bullets, and ensure all sections (contact, experience, education, skills) use standard headings.

ATS Guides & Resources

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Global Regulatory Affairs Manager (homebased)

IQVIA · Dubai, United Arab Emirates

No visa or accommodation sponsorship

You will be responsible for regulatory activities required at a country level for pharmaceutical products, including maintenance and approvals, marketing authorization transfers, communication with the Health Authority, artwork approval etc. ensuring regulatory compliance in the applicable market(s)

As part of the IQVIA Global Regulatory Affairs department, you will be working with our clients – global pharmaceutical companies.

JOB OVERVIEW

Essential Functions

•Manage the local regulatory submission preparation in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders based on the agreed strategy for designated countries

•Submit submissions such as renewals/ variations/ new applications filings/ MAH transfers to the local Health Authority and EMA and follow up on the local regulatory approval process for designated countries

•Preparation of local Product Labelling (e.g. SmPC, PIL), in local language for designated countries

•Artwork review and approval in client systems

•Manage multiple pharmaceutical products

•Act as subject matter expert in regulatory processes

• Acts as a Regulatory Team Leader on more complex projects, which may include authoring of regulatory documentation, filling application forms.  

• Establishes relationships with customers; may meet face to face to discuss regulatory issues, present lessons learned and discuss customer comments

• Acts as a Subject matter expert in Regulatory knowledge in Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls or Lifecycle Maintenance / Marketing Authorization Transfers/ Labeling/ Publishing.

• Project budget management

• Give guidance to junior colleagues, including feedback on the quality of technical documents, and may assist in their training and development

• possible exposure to present to clients on complex regulatory processes bid defense meetings

• Act as reviewer for regulatory standard operating procedures

• Prepare and deliver internal regulatory training if required

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Experience

Typically requires 8-10+ years of prior relevant experience.

Education

Master's Degree in Life science or related discipline

Skills and Abilities

  • Good understanding of the Research and Development process (Chemistry, Manufacturing &
  • Controls) relevant regulatory guideline related guidelines
  • Possesses a specific regulatory or technical expertise
  • Interpersonal communication (oral and written) and organization skills
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients
  • Demonstrates self-motivation and enthusiasm
  • Ability to adapt quickly to a rapidly changing environment
  • Knowledge of Maintenance of marking Authorization
  • Experience of preparing variation, renewal packages and artwork approvals.
  • Fluent in English language and able to effectively communicate complex business language to those who speak English as a second language.
  • Must be fluent in Arabic

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IQVIA is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions and clinical research services to the life sciences industry. We believe in pushing the boundaries of human science and data science to make the biggest impact possible – to help our customers create a healthier world. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

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