Associate / Associate Consultant, Global Advisory Services

IQVIA; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA is seeking an Associate/Associate Consultant for Global Advisory Services in Centurion. You will perform analytical research, develop insights, and present actionable recommendations to healthcare clients. The role supports proposal development, client meetings, and learning initiatives, with travel as needed.

Candidates should have life sciences or healthcare experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in teams within a global advisory framework.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or master's degree in life sciences, economics or business with healthcare experience.
• PhD or MBA/related fields plus commercial healthcare experience is a plus.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities demonstrated in life sciences or consultancy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for client-facing work.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team on complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct primary and secondary research and analyze data to identify client issues.
• Translate data into insights and present recommendations to decision-makers.
• Develop reports, workshops and client presentations with senior guidance.
• Contribute to learning, development and recruitment activities.
• Support proposal development and client meetings with senior support.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Written & verbal communication

Time management

Industry knowledge (life sciences)

Travel willingness

Right to work

Education

Undergraduate/master's degree in life sciences, economics/business

Exceptional Master’s or PhD in Sciences, Business Administration or related fields

Job description

Centurion, South Africa

Full time

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Associate / Associate Consultant - Global Advisory Services

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.

Commercial Solutions Excellence Centres (CSEC) Mission

CSEC is a global function that centralizes service delivery across key commercial offerings and is the engine powering our global Commercial Solutions. By bringing global and regional teams together, we unlock scale to deliver quality, efficiency, and innovation, shaping the next generation of solutions for our customers. Our mission is clear: to combine diverse talent with automation and AI to accelerate commercial excellence worldwide. We actively partner with global functions and regional business units to optimize the delivery model, connect local and global centres, and continuously improve delivery performance.

HQ Advisory Services

We are the global HQ Advisory Services part of DTAS (Data, Technology and Advisory Services) at IQVIA and the world's leading specialised advisor on critical business issues in the life sciences field. We apply creative research solutions to the world's most pressing dynamic healthcare challenges. Our team is proud to offer end-to-end management consulting in key areas: brand strategy, go to market strategy, pricing and market access, pipeline and portfolio strategy, asset strategy, launch excellence, commercial model design and digital health optimisation and omni channel engagement.

Individuals joining us are assured of a rewarding career in life sciences consulting, replete with opportunities to address diverse and challenging client problems, interact with senior client leaders and gain exposure to a truly multicultural and collaborative work environment.

Role & Responsibilities

Your analytical, inter-personal, critical thinking, business management and leadership skills will be called upon from day one. You will help create change in the world of Life Sciences, every project will be different but a sample of the accomplishments you can expect are:

• Conducting primary and secondary research and performing quantitative and qualitative analysis to identify key client issues, translating the data into meaningful insights and communicating recommendations to key decision makers
• Leveraging business experience and acumen in identifying strategic alternatives to client questions
• Working in a team of like-minded professionals to create reports, presentations, workshops with client employees, management teams and other stakeholders, under the guidance our "the best on the business" team leaders
• Developing broad knowledge of related consulting methodologies and pharmaceutical market through the delivery of consulting engagements and participation in formal and informal learning opportunities
• Working independently and as part of a team, with responsibility for supervising junior team members
• Assisting development and writing of proposals with senior support
• Attending, supporting and presenting at client meetings
• Contributing to learning, development and recruiting

About You

• Candidates interested in joining as an Associate / Associate Consultant should have: Undergraduate/master's degree in life sciences, economics/business, and 2/3 years' experience in the healthcare/pharmaceutical industry OR an academic PhD degree with commercial experience in the healthcare industry
• Exceptional Master's degree or PhD in Sciences, Business Administration, or other related fields
• 1-2 years previous experience in the life sciences industry and/or consultancy is a plus (Associate)
• 2-4 years previous experience in the life sciences industry and/or consultancy (Associate Consultant)
• Demonstrable analytical, interpretative and problem-solving skills
• Previous experience in Commercial Consulting, Strategy Consulting
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills including presentations, meeting and workshop facilitation, business and report writing
• Strong capability in juggling priorities to meet deadlines 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
• An avid interest in the healthcare and life sciences industries
• Knowledge of consulting methodologies , tools and techniques
• Adaptability and an ability to learn quickly and apply new knowledge and thinking
• A willingness and ability to travel
• Right to work in the country you are applying for

Important information

• Location: Centurion
• Right to work in the country of application

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.

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 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.

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.

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