Strategic Advisory Principal — Life Sciences (Data & AI)

IQVIA

Cambridge

On-site

GBP 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

IQVIA, a leading human data science company, seeks a Principal or Senior Principal for the DTAS Global Strategic Advisory Consulting group in the Cambridge area. You will partner with VP+ stakeholders, drive end‑to‑end client engagements, and lead cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑impact strategic engagements in life sciences and healthcare.

Your role emphasizes building trust, growing accounts, and maintaining delivery excellence, with readiness to travel to client sites as needed.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, graduate degree or MBA not required but advantageous.
Minimum 12 years’ professional experience in consulting or the pharmaceutical/life sciences industry, with demonstrated career progression.
Strong commitment to and experience within the life sciences and/or healthcare space.
Demonstrated leadership in managing teams, developing people, and delivering high‑impact client engagements.
Proven ability to build lasting client relationships grounded in trust, partnership, and mutual value creation.
Willingness and ability to travel to client locations as needed.

Responsibilities

Own client engagements end-to-end, ensuring satisfaction, quality, and measurable value, while identifying follow‑on opportunities and generating new leads across Advisory Services and the wider DTAS portfolio.
Meet or exceed assigned revenue targets by developing and delivering high‑impact, tailored proposals.
Provide clear strategic direction and high‑quality leadership across projects, shaping actionable recommendations that address client priorities and industry dynamics.