Market Access Strategy Associate — Data-Driven Pharma Insights

Mass Digital Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA in Boston, MA is seeking an Associate Consultant to conduct analyses across big data platforms, generate insights, and support client engagements. In their first years, associates contribute to multiple workstreams under guidance while developing project leadership skills.

The ideal candidate has 1-2 years of experience in life sciences consulting or analytics, a strong academic record, and excellent problem-solving and communication abilities.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of work experience in consulting, data analytics, or other relevant areas within the life sciences industry.
• A strong academic record (GPA 3.5/4 or higher), excellent problem-solving abilities, exceptional communication skills, strong quantitative skills, and be a proven team contributor.
• An interest in and desire to learn about the constantly evolving healthcare industry.
• Good project management, time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent conversational and business English (written and oral).
• Exceptional IT literacy e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel (SQL is a plus).
• A willingness to travel as needed (10% on average).

Responsibilities

• Execute high-quality, logical, and timely strategic analysis using a wide range of ‘big data’ assets (IQVIA and external) to derive trends, conclusions, and actionable recommendations for clients
• Take ownership of discrete analyses or workstreams and conduct secondary (and occasionally primary) research on markets, payers, physicians, patients, and competitive products to support key findings for client engagements
• Actively participate in internal brainstorming sessions, collaborate with project team, and exercise informed business judgement in identifying the best approach to address key client needs
• Develop sophisticated predictive models to inform contracting strategies, patient cost and affordability programs, prescriber / product utilization, and brand performance / financial modeling
• Translate analyses into thorough and insightful conclusions and outputs to address client issues and succinctly deliver these conclusions to clients via reports, presentations, and other engagement tools
• Present deliverables to clients via teleconference and in face-to-face meetings and foster professional relationships with members of the client team
• Manage upward by communicating progress and challenges, request guidance when needed, present potential solutions, and identify next steps
• Develop deep knowledge of the healthcare industry and consulting methodologies
• Assist with recruiting new team members and participate in the interview process

Skills

Problem solving

Quantitative skills

Communication skills

Team player

Academic excellence

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

SQL

Job description

IQVIA in Boston, MA is seeking an Associate Consultant to conduct analyses across big data platforms, generate insights, and support client engagements. In their first years, associates contribute to multiple workstreams under guidance while developing project leadership skills.

The ideal candidate has 1-2 years of experience in life sciences consulting or analytics, a strong academic record, and excellent problem-solving and communication abilities.