Life Sciences Strategy Lead: Consulting & Growth

IQVIA Inc; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA is seeking a Consulting professional to support and lead strategic engagements for leading life sciences companies. You will help clients tackle Brand & Commercial Strategy, Asset & Portfolio Strategy, Pricing & Market Access, and lifecycle management, collaborating with senior stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams.

As you progress, you may lead workstreams or manage multiple engagements, delivering evidence-based recommendations and contributing to business development in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• Advanced degree (MBA, MSc, MPH, PhD, MD, PharmD, or equivalent) is advantageous but not required.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written).
• Demonstrated experience in life sciences strategy consulting or related field.
• Experience delivering strategic projects within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong analytical, interpretative, and problem-solving skills; experience managing workstreams or client relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including executive storytelling.
• Experience with cross-functional and international teams.
• Knowledge of consulting methodologies and structured problem-solving approaches.
• Strong leadership potential and collaborative mindset.
• Right to live and work in the recruiting country.

Responsibilities

• Leading or supporting multiple strategic consulting projects across the life sciences industry.
• Structuring complex business problems and developing practical, evidence-based recommendations.
• Conducting qualitative and quantitative analyses to generate strategic insights.
• Designing and overseeing primary and secondary research activities.
• Managing stakeholders across client organizations, cross-functional teams, and project leadership.
• Designing, structuring, and delivering client reports, presentations, and workshops.
• Presenting findings and recommendations to client teams and senior executives.
• Developing client relationships and identifying opportunities for follow-on work.
• Supporting business development activities, including proposal development and pitch materials.
• Developing broader knowledge of consulting methodologies and healthcare industry trends.
• Coaching and mentoring junior team members to support their development.
• Leading internal initiatives such as recruitment, training, capability building, and knowledge sharing.
• Supporting innovation through advanced analytics, automation, and AI-enabled solutions.

Skills

Strategic consulting

Client management

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team leadership

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA/MSc/ MPH/ PhD (advantageous)

Job description

IQVIA is seeking a Consulting professional to support and lead strategic engagements for leading life sciences companies. You will help clients tackle Brand & Commercial Strategy, Asset & Portfolio Strategy, Pricing & Market Access, and lifecycle management, collaborating with senior stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams.

As you progress, you may lead workstreams or manage multiple engagements, delivering evidence-based recommendations and contributing to business development in a fast-paced,