Lead Life Sciences Strategy Consultant

IQVIA Inc; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA Advisory Services seeks experienced consultants to lead strategic engagements for global life sciences clients. You will address Brand & Commercial Strategy, Pricing & Market Access, Asset & Portfolio Strategy, Launch Excellence and commercial transformation across geographies.

Join a highly international team and leverage automation and AI to deliver meaningful client outcomes. Hybrid locations include Amsterdam, with broad collaboration across IQVIA’s global network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written).
• Demonstrated experience in life sciences strategy consulting or related field.
• Experience delivering strategic projects within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong analytical, interpretative, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing workstreams, projects, or client relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation development and executive storytelling.
• Experience working effectively within cross-functional and international teams.
• Knowledge of consulting methodologies, strategic frameworks, and structured problem-solving approaches.
• Strong leadership potential and collaborative mindset.
• Right to live and work in the recruiting country.

Responsibilities

• Leading or supporting multiple strategic consulting projects across the life sciences industry
• Structuring complex business problems and developing practical, evidence-based recommendations
• Conducting qualitative and quantitative analyses to generate strategic insights
• Designing and overseeing primary and secondary research activities
• Managing stakeholders across client organizations, cross-functional teams, and project leadership
• Designing, structuring, and delivering client reports, presentations, and workshops
• Presenting findings and recommendations to client teams and senior executives
• Developing client relationships and identifying opportunities for follow-on work
• Supporting business development activities, including proposal development and pitch materials
• Developing broader and deeper knowledge of consulting methodologies and healthcare industry trends
• Coaching and mentoring junior team members to support their development
• Leading internal initiatives such as recruitment, training, capability building, and knowledge sharing
• Supporting innovation through the adoption of advanced analytics, automation, AI-enabled solutions, and new ways of working

Skills

Consulting experience

Project leadership

Client relationship management

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

MBA/MSc/PhD or equivalent advantageous

Job description

IQVIA Advisory Services seeks experienced consultants to lead strategic engagements for global life sciences clients. You will address Brand & Commercial Strategy, Pricing & Market Access, Asset & Portfolio Strategy, Launch Excellence and commercial transformation across geographies.

Join a highly international team and leverage automation and AI to deliver meaningful client outcomes. Hybrid locations include Amsterdam, with broad collaboration across IQVIA’s global network.