Life Sciences Strategy Consultant | Brand & Market Access

IQVIA Inc; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA Inc in Centurion is seeking an Advisory Services professional to lead strategic consulting engagements for life sciences clients. You will tackle Brand & Commercial Strategy, Pricing & Market Access, and Portfolio Strategy, delivering evidence-based recommendations across the asset lifecycle.

You will work with senior stakeholders, manage multi-disciplinary teams, and help grow client relationships while advancing analytics, automation, and innovative ways of working.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English (spoken and written).
• Experience in life sciences strategy consulting.
• Experience delivering strategic projects in pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong analytical, interpretative, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing workstreams, projects, or client relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive storytelling.
• Experience working effectively within cross-functional and international teams.
• Right to live and work in the recruiting country.

Responsibilities

• Leading or supporting multiple strategic consulting projects across the life sciences industry
• Structuring complex business problems and developing practical, evidence-based recommendations
• Conducting qualitative and quantitative analyses to generate strategic insights
• Designing and overseeing primary and secondary research activities
• Managing stakeholders across client organizations, cross-functional teams, and project leadership
• Designing, structuring, and delivering client reports, presentations, and workshops
• Presenting findings and recommendations to client teams and senior executives
• Developing client relationships and identifying opportunities for follow-on work
• Supporting business development activities, including proposal development and pitch materials
• Developing broader and deeper knowledge of consulting methodologies and healthcare industry trends
• Coaching and mentoring junior team members to support their development
• Leading internal initiatives such as recruitment, training, capability building, and knowledge sharing
• Supporting innovation through the adoption of advanced analytics, automation, AI-enabled solutions, and new ways of working

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Project leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

MBA / MSc / MPH / PhD / MD / PharmD advantageous

Job description

IQVIA Inc in Centurion is seeking an Advisory Services professional to lead strategic consulting engagements for life sciences clients. You will tackle Brand & Commercial Strategy, Pricing & Market Access, and Portfolio Strategy, delivering evidence-based recommendations across the asset lifecycle.

You will work with senior stakeholders, manage multi-disciplinary teams, and help grow client relationships while advancing analytics, automation, and innovative ways of working.