Engagement Manager - life sciences industry

IQVIA; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider in life sciences seeks an Engagement Manager in Riyadh. The role involves leading consulting projects, managing teams, and engaging with clients. Candidates must have a solid academic background, extensive experience in healthcare, and excellent communication skills. Fluent English is essential; Arabic is a plus. This position requires the right to live and work in the country and a willingness to travel within the Middle East.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of professional experience in consulting, pharmaceutical, or healthcare industry.
• Strong academic track record with minimum Bachelor's degree.
• Fluency in English; Arabic is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage or lead multiple consulting projects.
• Ensure on-time and on-budget delivery for clients.
• Serve as key point of contact with clients.

Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Managing multiple projects

Relationship management

Interpersonal skills

Business development

Industry knowledge

Consulting methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Relevant graduate qualification

Job description

Responsibility

As an Engagement Manager, you will be responsible for managing or leading multiple consulting projects and ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery for clients in the pharmaceutical or related industries by :

• Managing project teams including both internal and external resources in the design, development and delivery of client deliverables
• Leveraging business experience and acumen in identifying strategic alternatives and project approach to client questions
• Serving as key point of contact with client
• Providing follow-up with client after project deliverable has been completed to ensure client satisfaction.
• Ensuring clear communication throughout projects and within the team
• Supporting the development of intellectual property for use on future engagements
• Managing the process of proposal preparation and / or modifications including overall bid integrity
• Developing and / or elevating new business opportunities through the identification of follow-on work and new leads.
• Developing broader and deeper knowledge of consulting methodologies and pharmaceutical market through on the job experience and training
• Providing direction, advice and intellectual leadership to clients and delivery teams. Direct consulting teams through consistent participation in team meetings
• Providing input to, and ensuring the development of, client reports and presentations and delivery of all or significant portions of findings to client
• Sharing subject matter expertise with others to elevate our capabilities to deliver world-class solutions for clients
• Leading ad hoc work streams on critical people-related issues such as recruitment, learning and development
• Serving as a coach to other junior staff

Skills & Experience

• Demonstrable analytical, interpretative and problem-solving skills
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills including presentations, chairing meetings, workshop facilitation, business and report writing
• Strong capability in managing large and / or multiple projects and juggling priorities so that deadlines are met while retaining consistently high quality outcomes
• Experience working in sizable / multi-disciplined teams and leading staff
• Experience in developing credible relationships with senior level managers and executives in the pharmaceutical / healthcare industry
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with others in and across the organization to accomplish team goals
• Ability to contribute to business development through the identification of leads, development of proposals etc
• Knowledge of key issues and current developments in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries
• Knowledge of consulting methodologies, tools and techniques

Qualifications & Other requirements

In addition to the skills and experience above, candidates interested in joining the Consulting team as an Engagement Manager should have :

• A strong academic track record including minimum Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and a relevant graduate qualification and 8-10 years professional experience in consulting, pharmaceutical and / or healthcare industry with evidence of career progression
• Demonstrable experience in and commitment to the life sciences and / or healthcare industries
• A track record of project leadership and people management
• Fluency in English (spoken and written) , Arabic is a plus.
• A willingness and ability to travel in the Middle East
• Right to live and work in the recruiting country

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