Associate Consultant, Strategy Consulting

IQVIA; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA is looking for an Associate Consultant to contribute to consulting projects in the life sciences and healthcare sector. You will apply problem-solving and analytical skills from day one while coordinating with internal and client teams to deliver outputs that inform strategic decisions.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, leadership development, and exposure to pharmaceutical market insights, with opportunities to present findings in client meetings.

Qualifications

• 1 year in Tier 1 or 2 years in Tier 2 consulting firms
• 4 years non-consulting experience in pharma/healthcare or related industries
• MBA or Masters with 2 years in relevant industries or PhD with publications
• Experience in consulting, pharmaceutical or healthcare industry is advantageous
• Demonstrable analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills to work across the organisation
• Willingness and ability to travel for work

Responsibilities

• Supports design, development and delivery of consulting projects or components of larger, complex projects
• Conducts market research to understand business needs and identify gaps and opportunities for the clients
• Manages internal and external cross functional stakeholders to support project delivery
• Leverages internal and external subject matter expertise in identifying potential solutions to client issues
• Works in a team to create reports, presentations, workshops, under the guidance of practice leaders
• Supports development of knowledge of consulting methodologies and pharmaceutical market thought leadership
• Works independently and as part of a high performing team
• Attends, supports and presents with confidence at client meetings

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Willingness to travel

Education

MBA or Masters with 2+ years in relevant industries

PhD with publications

Non-consulting industry experience ( pharma/healthcare, etc.)

Job description

As an Associate Consultant at IQVIA, your problem-solving, analytical, critical thinking and leadership skills will be called upon from day one. You will be responsible for the delivery of consulting projects.

An Associate Consultant At IQVIA

• Supports design, development and delivery of consulting projects or components of larger, complex projects;
• Conducts market research to understand business needs and identify gaps and opportunities for the clients;
• Manages internal and external cross functional stakeholders to support project delivery;
• Leverages internal and external subject matter expertise in identifying potential solutions to client issues;
• Works in a team of like-minded professionals to create reports, presentations, workshops, under the guidance of practice leaders;
• Supports development of a broad knowledge of related consulting methodologies and pharmaceutical market thought leadership through the delivery of consulting engagements and participation in formal and informal learning opportunities;
• Works independently and as part of a high performing team;
• Attends, supports and presents with confidence at client meetings.

Skills & Experience

• An experienced consultant with at least 1 year of experience in Tier 1 or 2 years of experience in Tier 2 consulting firms or
• An experienced professional with at least 4 years of non-consulting experience in relevant industries (e.g. pharma, banking, Private Equity/Venture Capital, start‑up, hospital management, etc.) or
• An MBA / Masters graduate with at least 2 years of experience in relevant industries (e.g. pharma, banking, Private Equity/Venture Capital, start‑up, hospital management, etc.) or
• A PhD graduate with no industry/consulting experience (with at least 3 publications or 1 high‑impact factor publication)
• Experience in consulting, pharmaceutical or healthcare industry will be highly advantageous.
• Demonstrable analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills, with an ability to work effectively with others in and across the organization to accomplish team goals.
• Knowledge of key issues and current developments in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries.
• Knowledge of consulting methodologies, tools and techniques.
• Highly adaptable, with an ability to learn quickly and apply new knowledge.
• A willingness and ability to travel for work.

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.