Manager, Financial Institutions Consulting | Life Sciences

IQVIA; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clinical research firm in London seeks a Manager for its FIC team. Responsibilities include managing due diligence projects and client engagements in the biopharma space. Ideal candidates have 5-6 years of experience, strong analytical skills, and project management expertise, along with a Bachelor's degree. Fluent English and a willingness to travel are important. Join a collaborative environment with a focus on professional development and innovative solutions.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Health and wellness initiatives

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• 5-6 years in strategy consulting or M&A roles in Life Sciences.
• Experience with commercial issues in biopharma/life sciences.
• Project management expertise with large teams.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Proficiency in written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage due diligence and growth strategy projects.
• Guide research and delivery of client reports.
• Act as the main client contact during project delivery.
• Contribute to FIC team capabilities.
• Support business development and proposal creation.

Skills

Project management

Quantitative analysis

Verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

IQVIA's 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 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

About You

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

• Minimum of 5-6 years professional experience in strategy consulting, M&A/BD&L roles or within a financial institution (e.g. private equity, venture capital) in the Life Science space.
• 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

Management of Others - Enables others to perform. Sets a clear direction and delegates fairly and appropriately allowing direct reports the means to achieve their goals. Looks for opportunities to develop individuals by encouraging them to take on greater responsibility and make decisions for themselves

Whatever your career goals, we are here to ensure you get there!

Benefits

We work hard to prioritise the things that matter most to you. Visit our benefits page for information on everything from perks to well-being initiatives and career enhancement.

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 the IQVIA jobs site.