(MBA) Consultant, Strategy/ Life Sciences

IQVIA LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 89,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA Strategy Consulting is seeking a Consultant to design, deliver, and manage medium-sized projects in the healthcare and life sciences space. You will conduct research, develop client-ready deliverables, and communicate insights to clients, while supporting business development and mentoring staff.

Ideal candidates possess an MBA or graduate degree and 6+ years in healthcare consulting, with strong analytical and communication skills, and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• MBA or graduate degree required, plus 6+ years of relevant experience in healthcare consulting or life sciences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with demonstrated research and data interpretation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentations, and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and deliver medium-sized consulting projects or components of larger projects.
• Conduct primary and secondary research; identify key findings and insights.
• Create client deliverables: sections of reports, presentations, and workshops.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to clients; support business development and proposals.
• Lead and mentor junior staff; manage project timelines and quality of outputs.
• Develop knowledge of pharmaceutical market topics and consulting methodologies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Pharma knowledge

Consulting methodologies

Education

MBA or graduate degree

Job description

IQVIA Strategy Consulting is recognized as a global leader in serving the biopharmaceutical industry and is the management consulting arm of IQVIA, a leading provider of information, services and technology for the healthcare industry in 100+ countries. Our teams offer deep expertise and unique methodologies to inform decisions about optimizing a treatment’s potential, covering various aspects ranging from trial design to reimbursement submissions to life cycle management. We advise clients on a variety of business issues that include product portfolio strategy, commercial model design and optimization, pricing and market access strategy, therapy area and brand strategy, and launch strategy and planning. Individuals joining IQVIA Strategy Consulting are assured a progressive and rewarding career with a clear path to advancement. You will have the opportunity to address complex and challenging client issues as an integral part of the project team. We operate in a truly multi-cultural, collegial, and collaborative work environment that fosters professional development and growth.

Responsibilities

• As a Consultant with the IQVIA Advisory Services team, you’ll be actively participating in the design, development, delivery, of medium-sized consulting projects or components of larger, complex projects and:
• Leveraging business experience and acumen in identifying strategic alternatives and project approach to client questions
• Conducting primary and secondary research, and analyze research to identify key findings and learnings
• Creating sections of reports, presentations, workshops and other client deliverables, under general guidance from experienced team leaders
• Communicating findings and recommendations
• Assisting with business development and proposals
• Working independently or as part of a team, with some responsibility for managing and developing the career and skills of staff
• Performing quantitative or qualitative analysis to assist in the identification of client issues and the development of client deliverables
• Developing broad knowledge of related consulting methodologies and pharmaceutical market through the delivery of consulting engagements and participation in formal and informal learning opportunities
• Serving as the day-to-day manager for projects and working closely with clients
• Leading some learning, development and recruiting programs

Skills and Experience

• Demonstrable analytical, interpretative and problem-solving skills
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills including presentations, meeting and workshop facilitation, business and report writing
• Strong capability in juggling priorities so that deadlines are met while retaining consistently high quality outcomes
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with others in and across the organization to accomplish team goals
• Knowledge of key issues and current developments in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries is desirable but not required
• Knowledge of consulting methodologies, tools and techniques desirable, not critical

Qualifications & Other Requirements

• A strong academic track record including MBA or relevant graduate degree and/or 6 or more years relevant experience
• Prior experience or avid interest in the healthcare and life science industries
• Some project management experience
• Adaptability and an ability to learn quickly and apply new knowledge
• Excellent conversational and business English (written and oral); additional languages an advantage
• A willingness and ability to travel
• Right to work in the recruiting country
• IQVIA is an EEO Employer - Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled

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 ultimately improve human health outcomes. Whatever your career goals, we are here to ensure you get there! We invite you to join IQVIA. 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. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $89,300.00 - $222,500.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.

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.