2345 - Engagement Manager - MC

IQVIA; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA is seeking a seasoned consultant to lead multi-disciplinary project teams in delivering client engagements within the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. You will identify strategic approaches, maintain strong client relationships, and drive follow-on opportunities while mentoring junior staff.

The role emphasizes leadership, robust communication, and the ability to manage complex programs with multiple stakeholders across the enterprise.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years professional experience in consulting, pharmaceutical and/or healthcare with evidence of career progression
• Demonstrable leadership and people development track record
• Fluency in English (spoken and written)
• Willingness and ability to travel; right to live and work in the recruiting country

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage project teams including internal and external resources across design, development and delivery of client deliverables
• Identify strategic alternatives and project approaches in response to client questions
• Serve as the primary client contact and ensure client satisfaction post-delivery
• Develop business development opportunities through follow-on work and new leads
• Provide intellectual leadership and direction to clients and delivery teams
• Coach and develop 3–4 staff and lead ad hoc work streams on people-related issues

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Team leadership

Client relationship mgmt

Business development

Pharma/healthcare knowledge

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Graduate qualification

Tools

Consulting methodologies

Industry knowledge (pharma/healthcare)

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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 high level input to, and ensures 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 3-4 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

• 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 leadership and people development
• Fluency in English (spoken and written)
• A willingness and ability to travel
• Right to live and work in the recruiting country

At IQVIA, we believe in pushing the boundaries of human science and data science to make the biggest impact possible – to help our customers create a healthier world. The advanced analytics, technology solutions and contract research services we provide to the life sciences industry are made possible by our 70,000+ employees around the world who apply their insight, curiosity and intellectual courage every step of the way. Learn more at jobs.iqvia.com.