Consultant, Life Sciences Strategic Advisory

Overview

IQVIA Strategy Consulting is recognized as a global leader in serving the life sciences industry and is the management consulting arm of IQVIA, a leading provider of information, services and technology for the 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 multicultural, collegial, and collaborative work environment that fosters professional development and growth.

Centers of Excellence Supported:

• Brand & Commercial Strategy
• Value & Access Strategy
• Corporate & Portfolio Strategy
• Digital Health & Patient Engagement
• Enterprise Transformation

*We are seeking candidates interested in early-alignment to our Corporate & Portfolio Strategy and Value & Access teams.*

Responsibilities & Requirements

As a Consultant with IQVIA’s CSIH, you’ll be actively participating in the design, development, and delivery of consulting projects by:

• 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
   

About You

Candidates interested in joining the IQVIA’s CSIH 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
• Multitasking capabilities and ability to effectively prioritize tasks 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 
   

Additional Qualifications

In addition to the skills and experience above, candidates interested in joining the IQVIA’s CSIH as a Consultant should have:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required
• Graduate degree or continued education preferred, but not required.
• 3-5 years of professional experience within consulting or the life sciences industry, in lieu of advanced degree.
• Demonstrable project management experience
• Fluency in English (spoken and written)
• A willingness and ability to travel.
• Right to live and work in the recruiting country.

Onsite Work Requirement: Please note that this is a hybrid position - Candidates joining us as Consultants will be expected to work in our Boston, New York, or San Francisco offices 2-3 days per week.