Consultant - Onsite Deployment Unit

IQVIA; Porto Salvo; Presencial; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

IQVIA Porto Salvo, Portugal is seeking a Consultant to support clients' commercial decision-making by developing forecasting models, generating insights, and translating analyses into clear recommendations. You will work with client stakeholders and cross-functional teams to influence product strategy, portfolio planning, market access, and business performance.

This role blends advanced analytics with client-facing consulting and opportunities to contribute to business development within an

Qualificações

• Experience in consulting, forecasting, analytics, market research, commercial excellence, business intelligence, finance, life sciences, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience working with quantitative data and translating findings into business implications.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and an interest in client-facing work.
• Strong project management and prioritization capabilities.
• Fluent written and spoken English; additional European languages are advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Own and manage commercial forecasting models and forecast processes for pharmaceutical products and portfolios.
• Review forecast assumptions and identify key business drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Conduct scenario analysis and sensitivity modelling to support strategic decision-making.
• Partner with commercial, finance, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure forecast alignment and consistency.
• Facilitate forecast review discussions and supporting decision-making forums.
• Translate complex quantitative analyses into actionable recommendations for business leaders.
• Develop client-ready presentations and communicating forecasting outputs, assumptions, and implications effectively.
• Act as an embedded consultant within client organizations, building trusted relationships and providing ongoing strategic support.
• Support planning cycles and business reviews through data-driven insights and forecasting expertise.
• Managing multiple projects and priorities while ensuring high-quality deliverables and stakeholder satisfaction.

Conhecimentos

Forecasting

Analytics

Market research

Commercial excellence

Business intelligence

Finance

Life sciences

Project management

Client-facing

English communication

Ferramentas

Power BI

SQL

Python

Tableau

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Porto Salvo, Portugal

Full time

R1566381

Join us on our exciting journey!

IQVIA™ is The Human Data Science Company™, focused on using data and science to help healthcare clients find better solutions for their patients. IQVIA offers a broad range of solutions that harness advances in healthcare information, technology, analytics and human ingenuity to drive healthcare forward.

As a Consultant, you will play a key role in supporting clients' commercial decision-making by developing robust forecasting models, generating actionable business insights, and translating complex analyses into clear recommendations. You will work closely with client stakeholders and multidisciplinary IQVIA teams, contributing to projects that directly influence product strategy, portfolio planning, market access, and business performance.

This role offers a unique combination of advanced analytics, client-facing consulting, and business development exposure within an international healthcare environment.

The Role

You will play a key role in the ownership, development, and maintenance of commercial forecasting models, helping clients understand performance drivers, assess future scenarios, and align business expectations across markets and functions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Owning and managing commercial forecasting models and forecast processes for pharmaceutical products and portfolios.

• Reviewing forecast assumptions and identifying key business drivers, risks, and opportunities.

• Conducting scenario analysis and sensitivity modelling to support strategic decision‑making.

• Partnering closely with commercial, finance, and cross‑functional stakeholders to ensure forecast alignment and consistency.

• Facilitating forecast review discussions and supporting decision‑making forums.

• Translating complex quantitative analyses into actionable recommendations for business leaders.

• Developing client‑ready presentations and communicating forecasting outputs, assumptions, and implications effectively.

• Acting as an embedded consultant within client organizations, building trusted relationships and providing ongoing strategic support.

• Supporting planning cycles and business reviews through data‑driven insights and forecasting expertise.

• Managing multiple projects and priorities while ensuring high‑quality deliverables and stakeholder satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Forecasting & Analytics

• Develop and maintain forecasting models for in-line and pipeline pharmaceutical products.

• Analyze market, epidemiology, patient, treatment, and commercial data to assess business opportunities and risks.

• Design forecasting methodologies and assumptions using both primary and secondary research.

• Support product launch planning, portfolio strategy, demand forecasting, and long‑term business planning.

• Conduct quantitative analyses and transform complex datasets into meaningful business insights.

• Identify trends, market dynamics, and growth opportunities to support client decision‑making.

• Client Engagement & Consulting

• Work directly with client stakeholders to understand business challenges and objectives.

• Present analytical findings and recommendations in a clear and compelling manner.

• Facilitate discussions around strategic implications and business scenarios.

• Translate technical analyses into actionable recommendations that drive client outcomes.

• Build trusted relationships with clients through high‑quality project delivery and proactive communication.

• Business Development & Growth

• Support proposal development and client pitches.

• Contribute to identifying opportunities to expand existing client engagements.

• Participate in thought leadership initiatives and the development of innovative analytical solutions.

• Collaborate with senior team members to drive growth across strategic client accounts.

Our Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Experience in consulting, forecasting, analytics, market research, commercial excellence, business intelligence, finance, life sciences, or a related field.

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.

• Experience working with quantitative data and translating findings into business implications.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.

• Strong stakeholder management skills and an interest in client‑facing work.

• Strong project management and prioritization capabilities.

• Fluent written and spoken English; additional European languages are advantageous.

Preferred Experience

• Pharmaceutical, healthcare, biotechnology, or life sciences industry experience.

• Forecasting and market modelling experience.

• Commercial strategy, launch planning, portfolio management, or business planning exposure.

• Experience supporting business development activities or proposal development

Technical Skills

• Advanced Excel skills.

• Strong PowerPoint capabilities.

• Experience with forecasting, financial modelling, business intelligence, or analytical tools.

• Knowledge of Power BI, SQL, Python, Tableau, or similar tools is an advantage.

Considerations

Willingness to travel at short notice. Project deployments can occur anywhere in Europe, with delivery primarily managed nearshore. On‑site presence is arranged occasionally, based on specific business or client needs.

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.

At IQVIA, we believe that diversity, inclusion, and belonging empower our mission to accelerate innovation for a healthier world. We create a culture of belonging by valuing the perspectives of all talented employees worldwide and providing them with the opportunity to power smarter healthcare for everyone, everywhere. When our talented employees bring their authentic selves and their diverse experiences to work, they enable us to accomplish extraordinary things. Multifaceted thought processes spark innovation. Multi‑talented collaboration harnesses innovation to deliver superior outcomes. Likewise, as part of this culture, IQVIA is committed to ensuring effective equality between women and men, integrating it as a strategic principle in its corporate and human resources policies.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create connections that accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments. Everything we do is part of a journey to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide.

To get there, we seek out diverse talent with curious minds and a relentless commitment to innovation and impact. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of helping customers improve the lives of patients everywhere. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.

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