IQVIA’s Financial Institutions Consulting (FIC) team advises investors (e.g. private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, etc) on biopharma and life sciences investments, including commercial due diligence, asset and target screening, portfolio company growth strategy and exit/divestment strategy.
Successful candidates will have the opportunity to engage with clients on high-profile investment decisions across a variety of industry-shaping transaction situations, business models and strategic issues. We operate in a multi-cultural, collaborative and fast-paced work environment, that is rich in development and growth.
Role & Responsibilities
As an Associate Consultant / Consultant within IQVIA’s FIC team, you will be responsible for delivering projects primarily in the areas of due diligence (buy- and sell-side), asset/portfolio/company valuation, asset screening and growth strategy
- Leverage consulting and/or transaction advisory experience, IQVIA information and expertise, and methodological know-how to deliver discrete assessments that support broader workstreams / modules that address client / business questions.
- Solve strategic issues / diligence questions through a structured and evidence-driven approach, working both independently or in small teams as part of project workstreams
- Drive development of high-quality deliverables on a day-to-day basis, leveraging primary and secondary research approaches, including deriving analytical and qualitative insights to support assessments
- Serve as a project core team member under the guidance of Consultants / Managers, including responsibility for presenting / communicating key project insights and recommendations to project managers and/or leadership/clients as required
- Contribute to overall FIC team capabilities, including (but not limited to) the development of intellectual property, marketing materials, training, recruitment and proposal development
About You
Candidates interested in joining IQVIA FIC as an Associate Consultant should have:
- Minimum of 2-4 years professional experience in strategy consulting, M&A/BD&L roles or within a financial institution (e.g. private equity, venture capital).
- Experience advising clients on commercial issues in the biopharma / life sciences industry and/or projects related to transactions / investments (due diligence, valuation, asset identification, growth strategy, forecasting)
- Experience working in multi-disciplined teams, including responsibility for completing assessments
- Strong quantitative / analytical and qualitative research skillsets, supported by a problem solving mentality, keen eye for detail and critical thinking. Ability to drive primary/secondary research and analysis to assess business performance and synthesise findings into client deliverables
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills including presentations and report writing
- Knowledge of key issues and current developments in the biopharma / life sciences industry
In addition to the skills and experience above, an Associate Consultant should have:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. MBA not required but a plus
- Fluency in English (spoken and written)
- A willingness and ability to travel (where required)
- Right to live and work in the recruiting country (IQVIA will not sponsor work permit)
Benefits
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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.
Skills Required
- Minimum of 2-4 years professional experience in strategy consulting, M&A/BD&L roles or within a financial institution.
- Experience advising clients on commercial issues in the biopharma/life sciences industry.
- Strong quantitative/analytical and qualitative research skills.
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
IQVIA Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as comprehensive, spanning medical/dental/vision plus programs like telemedicine, EAP resources, and additional insurance options. Feedback suggests the health offering is a meaningful part of the overall rewards package, though details can vary by location and plan design.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include an employer match structure that supports employee contributions through a defined formula. This adds steady long-term value to total rewards beyond base salary.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off offerings include vacation/paid time off, holidays, and flexibility themes, with some roles described as having discretionary or unlimited time-off models. This can make the package feel more attractive even when cash compensation is viewed as only mid-range.
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What We Do
IQVIA (NYSE:IQV) is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions, and clinical research services to the life sciences industry. IQVIA creates intelligent connections across all aspects of healthcare through its analytics, transformative technology, big data resources and extensive domain expertise. IQVIA Connected Intelligence™ delivers powerful insights with speed and agility — enabling customers to accelerate the clinical development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments that improve healthcare outcomes for patients. With approximately 70,000 employees, IQVIA conducts operations in more than 100 countries. To learn more, visit www.iqvia.com.
