(MBA) Consultant, Strategy/ Life Sciences

IQVIA Strategy Consulting is recognized as a global leader in serving the biopharmaceutical industry and is the management consulting arm of IQVIA, a leading provider of information, services and technology for the healthcare industry in 100+ countries.

Our teams offer deep expertise and unique methodologies to inform decisions about optimizing a treatment’s potential, covering various aspects ranging from trial design to reimbursement submissions to life cycle management. We advise clients on a variety of business issues that include product portfolio strategy, commercial model design and optimization, pricing and market access strategy, therapy area and brand strategy, and launch strategy and planning.

Individuals joining IQVIA Strategy Consulting are assured a progressive and rewarding career with a clear path to advancement. You will have the opportunity to address complex and challenging client issues as an integral part of the project team. We operate in a truly multi-cultural, collegial, and collaborative work environment that fosters professional development and growth.

Responsibilities

As a Consultant with the IQVIA Advisory Services team, you’ll be actively participating in the design, development, delivery, of medium-sized consulting projects or components of larger, complex projects and:

• Leveraging business experience and acumen in identifying strategic alternatives and project approach to client questions
• Conducting primary and secondary research, and analyze research to identify key findings and learnings
• Creating sections of reports, presentations, workshops and other client deliverables, under general guidance from experienced team leaders
• Communicating findings and recommendations
• Assisting with business development and proposals
• Working independently or as part of a team, with some responsibility for managing and developing the career and skills of staff
• Performing quantitative or qualitative analysis to assist in the identification of client issues and the development of client deliverables.
• Developing broad knowledge of related consulting methodologies and pharmaceutical market through the delivery of consulting engagements and participation in formal and informal learning opportunities.
• Serving as the day-to-day manager for projects and working closely with clients
• Leading some learning, development and recruiting programs

Skills and Experience

Candidates interested in joining the IQVIA Advisory Services team as a Consultant should have:

• Demonstrable analytical, interpretative and problem-solving skills
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills including presentations, meeting and workshop facilitation, business and report writing
• Strong capability in juggling priorities so that deadlines are met while retaining consistently high quality outcomes
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with others in and across the organization to accomplish team goals
• Knowledge of key issues and current developments in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries is desirable but not required
• Knowledge of consulting methodologies, tools and techniques desirable, not critical

Qualifications & Other Requirements

In addition to the skills and experience above, candidates interested in joining the IQVIA Advisory Services team as a Consultant should have:

• A strong academic track record including MBA or relevant graduate degree and/or 6 or more years relevant experience
• Prior experience or avid interest in the healthcare and life science industries
• Some project management experience
• Adaptability and an ability to learn quickly and apply new knowledge
• Excellent conversational and business English (written and oral); additional languages an advantage
• A willingness and ability to travel
• Right to work in the recruiting country

IQVIA is an EEO Employer - Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled

We know that meaningful results require not only the right approach but also the right people. Regardless of your role, we invite you to reimagine healthcare with us. You will have the opportunity to play an important part in helping our clients drive healthcare forward and ultimately improve human health outcomes.

Whatever your career goals, we are here to ensure you get there!

We invite you to join IQVIA™.

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 proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe

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.