Consultant-Pharma Forecasting

IQVIA; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare analytics company in Bengaluru is seeking a candidate to lead strategic projects focusing on forecasting and data analysis. The role involves managing client relationships and mentoring analysts while ensuring project quality and adherence to timelines. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience, including 2 years in forecasting, with strong analytical skills. Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and familiarity with the EU market is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in analytics, with a minimum of 2 years in forecasting.
• Experience in pharma forecasting and market analysis preferred.
• Basic VBA knowledge is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, execution, and delivery to meet quality standards.
• Perform data analysis to generate insights and recommendations.
• Manage client relationships and mentor analysts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Life Science or MBA

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Python

Job description

You will be involved in strategic projects focused primarily on forecasting, consulting through advanced data analysis, solution design, team coordination, and client relationship management, ensuring delivery excellence and adherence to quality standards with minimal direction.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Lead end‑to‑end planning, execution, and delivery of client projects, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and quality standards are met.
• Perform advanced data and analogue analysis to generate insights and develop actionable, client‑ready recommendations.
• Build, redesign, and enhance forecasting models from scratch, including patient flow and baseline trending modules.
• Design and implement customized tools, frameworks, and solutions while ensuring rigorous quality assurance across deliverables.
• Manage client relationships as a trusted advisor, mentor and guide analysts, contribute to knowledge sharing, business development, and organizational initiatives.

Technical Skills

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with high attention to detail; 3+ years of experience, including a minimum of 2 years in forecasting.
• Experience in pharma forecasting, market share analysis, epidemiology, desk research, and competitive landscape analysis preferred.
• High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; basic VBA knowledge is an added advantage.
• Exposure to Power BI, Python, and pharma databases such as IQVIA MIDAS, Channel Dynamics, or similar tools preferred.
• Familiarity with the EU market, particularly Germany, is highly desirable.

Educational Qualification

Bachelors or Master in Life Science (including Pharma) / MBA