Consultant – Onsite Deployment Unit (ODU)

IQVIA LLC; Porto Salvo; Híbrido; EUR 60 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

IQVIA LLC is seeking a Consultant for our Onsite Deployment Unit (ODU) to own commercial forecasting models for pharmaceutical products and portfolios. You will translate data into actionable insights and partner with commercial, finance, and brand stakeholders to drive business decisions across markets.

Expect to travel across Europe, with nearshore delivery and occasional on-site support. The role requires 4+ years in forecasting, analytics, or consulting within pharma, and strong

Qualificações

• 4+ years in commercial forecasting, business analytics, consulting, or related pharma roles.
• Strong experience building, managing and interpreting forecasts; reviewing assumptions, assessing risks, and conducting scenario analyses.
• Experience operating as an embedded consultant or strategic business partner within client organizations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to influence stakeholders at different levels.
• Strong project management and prioritization capabilities.
• Fluent written and spoken English; additional European languages 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 support decision‑making forums.
• Translate complex quantitative analyses into actionable recommendations for business leaders.
• Develop client‑ready presentations and communicate 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

Scenario planning

Client engagement

PowerPoint

Excel

Pharma industry

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Company Overview

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.

Role Overview

As a Consultant within the Onsite Deployment Unit (ODU), you will act as a trusted business partner embedded within client teams, supporting commercial decision-making through robust forecasting, scenario planning, and strategic insight generation. You will work closely with commercial, finance, and brand stakeholders to develop and manage forecasts that drive critical business decisions within the pharmaceutical industry.

The Role

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

• 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.

Additional Responsibilities

• Lead forecasting projects independently, with accountability for quality, timelines, and client engagement.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance forecasting methodologies, ensuring alignment with business objectives and market dynamics.
• Analyze internal and external data sources to support forecast assumptions and decision making.
• Challenge and validate assumptions through quantitative analysis and business discussions.
• Deliver scenario planning exercises and evaluate potential business impacts under different market conditions.
• Collaborate with commercial, finance, market access, and brand teams to ensure cross‑functional alignment.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior client stakeholders.
• Build strong client relationships and serve as a trusted advisor on forecasting‑related topics.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of forecasting tools, methodologies, and best practices.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Our Ideal Candidate Will Have Approximately 4+ years of experience in commercial forecasting, business analytics, consulting, or a related pharmaceutical industry role. Strong experience building, managing, and interpreting commercial forecasts. Experience reviewing assumptions, assessing risks, and conducting scenario analyses. Demonstrated ability to work closely with commercial and finance stakeholders. Experience operating as an embedded consultant or strategic business partner within client organizations. Solid understanding of pharmaceutical industry dynamics and key commercial drivers. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with experience working with complex datasets. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at different organizational levels. Strong project management and prioritization capabilities. Fluent written and spoken English; additional European languages are advantageous.

Preferred Experience

• Commercial forecasting
• Brand planning
• Business planning and performance management
• Strategic analytics
• Pharmaceutical commercial operations
• Forecast model development and maintenance
• Scenario planning and business case development
• Life sciences consulting

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.

Company Culture & Values

We know that meaningful results require not only the right approach but also the right people. Regardless of your role, we invite you to reimagine healthcare with us. You will have the opportunity to play an important part in helping our clients drive healthcare forward and whatever your career goals, we are here to ensure you get there! 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.

Final Statement

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.