Manager / Associate Principal - Financial Institutions Consulting - Europe

IQVIA Inc; Paris; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA is seeking a Manager or Associate Principal for its Financial Institutions Consulting (FIC) team. You will manage due diligence, valuation and growth strategy projects for investors in biopharma and life sciences, leading multi-disciplinary teams and delivering high-quality client insights.

You will engage with clients on complex transactions, contribute to business development, and mentor 3–4 junior staff while advancing FIC capabilities in a fast-paced, global environment.

Qualifications

• 5–6 years in strategy consulting for Manager or 7–8 years for Associate Principal
• Experience advising on commercial issues in biopharma / life sciences or for financial investors
• Project management experience leading large, multi-disciplinary teams with high delivery quality
• Strong quantitative / qualitative research skills; ability to interpret trends and translate outputs into strategy
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including presentations and client engagement
• Knowledge of biopharma / life sciences industry developments

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams and guide research approaches and reporting.
• Manage day-to-day project delivery and QC of deliverables.
• Serve as day-to-day client contact and present key insights and recommendations.
• Contribute to FIC capabilities, including IP, marketing, training, recruitment and go-to-market.
• Support Principals with business development, including proposals and presentations.
• Act as development lead for 3–4 team members and support broader team growth

Skills

Strategy consulting

M&A/BD&L

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Biopharma expertise

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

MBA is a plus

Job description

Overview

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 a Manager or Associate Principal within IQVIA’s FIC team, you will be responsible for managing projects primarily in the areas of due diligence (buy- and sell-side), asset/portfolio/company valuation, asset screening and growth strategy

• Leverage consulting and transaction advisory experience, IQVIA information and expertise, and methodological know-how to manage projects that address client / business questions.

• Diagnose and understand complex strategic issues / diligence questions and structure project approach and team setup to address engagement objectives

• Manage project teams on a day-to-day basis through guiding research approaches, the design, development and delivery of client reports and presentations and QC of deliverables

• Serve as day-to-day point of contact with clients during project delivery – including presenting / communicating key project insights and recommendations – ensuring engagement satisfaction and supporting long-term enhancement of client relationships

• Contribute to overall FIC team capabilities, including (but not limited to) the development of intellectual property, marketing materials, training, recruitment and go-to-market approach

• Support Principals with business development, including proposal development and presentations.

• Serve as development lead of 3-4 team members, alongside supporting broader team development

Candidates interested in joining IQVIA FIC as a Manager should have:

• Minimum of 5-6 years (Manager) / 7-8 years (Associate Principal) 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 financial investors, including exposure to projects related to transactions / investments (due diligence, valuation, asset identification, growth strategy, forecasting)

• Project management experience in relevant domains, including managing large, multi-disciplined teams while maintaining high quality delivery. Demonstrated skills including project planning, workstream oversight, presentation/report development, quality control and client engagement

• Strong quantitative / analytical and qualitative research experience, supported by a problem solving mentality, keen eye for detail and critical thinking. Comfortable interpreting commercial / financial trends and results, with ability to guide teams to design and execute research and analysis and translate outputs into strategic implications for investors

• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills including presentations, chairing meetings / Q&A sessions and report writing

• Knowledge of key issues and current developments in the biopharma / life sciences industry

• Evidence of career progression in consulting and/or transaction advisory roles

In addition to the skills and experience above, a Manager should have:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. MBA not required but a plus

• A track record of leadership and people development

• Fluency in English (spoken and written)

• A willingness and ability to travel (where required)

• Right to live and work in the recruiting country

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.