Life Sciences Strategy Consultant — Market Access

IQVIA; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA Advisory Services in Amsterdam seeks a Consultant/Manager to lead strategic consulting engagements for life sciences clients. You will develop evidence-based recommendations across Brand & Commercial Strategy, Asset & Portfolio Strategy, Pricing & Market Access, and lifecycle management, collaborating with senior stakeholders and cross-functional IQVIA teams.

You will build client relationships, manage workstreams, and contribute to business development while advancing healthcare delivery

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• Advanced degree (MBA, MSc, MPH, PhD, MD, PharmD) advantageous but not required
• Fluency in English (spoken and written)
• Demonstrated experience in life sciences strategy consulting a 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

Strategic thinking

Excellent communication

Analytical

Leadership potential

Collaborative

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Advanced degree (MBA, MSc, MPH, PhD, MD, PharmD) advantageous

Job description

IQVIA Advisory Services in Amsterdam seeks a Consultant/Manager to lead strategic consulting engagements for life sciences clients. You will develop evidence-based recommendations across Brand & Commercial Strategy, Asset & Portfolio Strategy, Pricing & Market Access, and lifecycle management, collaborating with senior stakeholders and cross-functional IQVIA teams.

You will build client relationships, manage workstreams, and contribute to business development while advancing healthcare delivery