Senior Consultant - Strategy Consulting

We are currently looking for a Senior Consultant to join our Management Consulting team based in Milan.

The Sr. Consultant will be involved in development and delivery of multiple consulting projects for our clients (PharmaCos, BiotechCos, PE & investment funds, etc.).

Projects cover a broad spectrum including Commercial Excellence, Go-to-Market and Launch strategies, Portfolio optimization strategies, Buy-side and Sell-side M&A that are deeply impacting our clients’ business leveraging IQVIA information assets.

Responsibilities:

• Participates in the design, development and delivery of consulting projects or components of larger, complex projects
• Engage with clients and present complete, client-specific solutions and recommendations, frequently collaborating with other IQVIA teams (Analytics, Real World Solutions, Market Research, etc.);
• Takes responsibility for creating reports, presentations and other client deliverables;
• Conducts desk research to a specific brief using internal and external sources;
• Performs quantitative ana lyses to aid development of recommendations;
• Contributes to the preparation, execution and follow-up of client meetings and workshops;
• Works independently and as part of a team, with responsibility for supervising junior team members and providing them with direction and guidance;
• Supports proposal development activities (provides support to Principals in proposal design/stream, finding of sources, etc.);
• Oversees project planning and execution, coordinating multiple workstreams, monitoring timelines and deliverables, and ensuring projects are completed on schedule and to the expected quality standards.
• Builds and maintains strong client and internal stakeholder relationships, serving as a trusted point of contact and ensuring clear communication, alignment and expectation management.

Desired Qualifications and Experience

• MSc degree in Economics/Management or Engineering with strong record of academic achievement
• 5+ years of consulting experience with a primary management consulting firm
• Prior exposure to Pharma & Healthcare-related projects would be considered a plus
• Proficiency both in Italian and in English (both written and spoken)
• Excellent Microsoft Office Skills - strong presentation skills with Power Point and ability to create and manipulate data via Excel.
• Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work and manage a team and excellent Project Management abilities
• Excellent execution skills, consistently meeting deadlines
• Ability to manage multiple projects, juggle priorities and deliver on tight deadlines
• Keenness to learn and commitment to a rapid development curve
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills.

What we offer:

• Career Development opportunities: at IQVIA, the company that can be defined as the University of Healthcare, we are committed to hiring exceptional talent and helping employees reach their professional goals through Internal Job Opportunities, structured Performance Management and Enablement processes, Mentoring program, Diversity&Inclusion initiatives and much more!
• Competitive Benefits: You can invest in you and your family's well-being applying to the Employee Assistance Program and you will have an interesting Insurance Plan. You can use a flexible benefits budget for a wide selection of services (wellness, culture, education, etc). Apply and find out more!
• Flexibility: You have flexible working conditions, we trust our employees and we believe that we can perform our job in a smart/agile way, but you can rely also on a modern and sustainable office (LEED Platinum certified!) where you can meet other colleagues, collaborate, innovate and having fun!
• Unparalleled opportunity to play an active role in helping create a healthier world. Our work is important. It's challenging. Improving human health requires brave thinkers who are willing to explore new ideas, build on successes, and learn from mistakes. It takes brave minds to bring powerful ideas to reality and transform healthcare. We are a diverse, global team that shares a passion for collaboration and solving complex problems. Together, we help customers drive healthcare forward. Join IQVIA and see where your skills can take you.

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.