As an Associate Consultant at IQVIA, your problem-solving, analytical, critical thinking and leadership skills will be called upon from day one. You will be responsible for the delivery of consulting projects.
An Associate Consultant at IQVIA:
Supports design, development and delivery of consulting projects or components of larger, complex projects;
Conducts market research to understand business needs and identify gaps and opportunities for the clients;
Manages internal and external cross functional stakeholders to support project delivery;
Leverages internal and external subject matter expertise in identifying potential solutions to client issues;
Works in a team of like-minded professionals to create reports, presentations, workshops, under the guidance of practice leaders;
Supports development of a broad knowledge of related consulting methodologies and pharmaceutical market thought leadership through the delivery of consulting engagements and participation in formal and informal learning opportunities;
Works independently and as part of a high performing team;
Attends, supports and presents with confidence at client meetings.
Skills & Experience
An experienced consultant with at least 1 year of experience in Tier 1 or 2 years of experience in Tier 2 consulting firms or
An experienced professional with at least 4 years of non-consulting experience in relevant industries (e.g. pharma, banking, Private Equity/Venture Capital, start-up, hospital management, etc.) or
An MBA / Masters graduate with at least 2 years of experience in relevant industries (e.g. pharma, banking, Private Equity/Venture Capital, start-up, hospital management, etc.) or
A PhD graduate with no industry/consulting experience (with at least 3 publications or 1 high-impact factor publication)
Experience in consulting, pharmaceutical or healthcare industry will be highly advantageous.
Demonstrable analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Good interpersonal skills, with an 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.
Knowledge of consulting methodologies, tools and techniques.
Highly adaptable, with an ability to learn quickly and apply new knowledge.
A willingness and ability to travel for work.
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
- 1 year experience in Tier 1 consulting or 2 years in Tier 2 consulting firms
- 4 years of non-consulting experience in relevant industries (pharma, banking, PE/VC, startups, hospital management)
- MBA or Masters with at least 2 years of relevant industry experience
- PhD graduate with at least 3 publications or 1 high-impact publication (industry experience not required)
- Experience in consulting, pharmaceutical or healthcare industry
- Demonstrable analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work across teams
- Knowledge of key issues and current developments in pharmaceutical and healthcare industries
- Knowledge of consulting methodologies, tools and techniques
- Highly adaptable with ability to learn quickly
- Willingness and ability to travel for work
IQVIA Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about IQVIA and has not been reviewed or approved by IQVIA.
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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.
IQVIA Insights
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.








