Life Sciences Strategy Consultant — Lead & Deliver Impact

IQVIA Inc; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA’s Advisory Services offers global consulting for life sciences, focusing on Brand and Commercial Strategy, Pricing, Portfolio Strategy, and Launch Excellence. The role supports and leads strategic engagements for top life sciences clients, collaborating with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams to deliver evidence-based recommendations across the product lifecycle.

You will work across geographies with a highly international team, contribute to business development, and mentor

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• Advanced degree (MBA, MSc, MPH, PhD, MD, PharmD, or equivalent) is advantageous but not required.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written).
• Demonstrated experience in life sciences strategy consulting or a related field.
• Experience delivering strategic projects within the 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.

Responsibilities

• Leading or supporting multiple strategic consulting projects for life sciences clients.
• Structure complex business problems and develop practical, evidence-based recommendations.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses to generate strategic insights.
• Design and oversee primary and secondary research activities.
• Manage stakeholders across client organizations and cross-functional teams.
• Deliver client reports, presentations, and workshops.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree advantageous

Job description

IQVIA’s Advisory Services offers global consulting for life sciences, focusing on Brand and Commercial Strategy, Pricing, Portfolio Strategy, and Launch Excellence. The role supports and leads strategic engagements for top life sciences clients, collaborating with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams to deliver evidence-based recommendations across the product lifecycle.

You will work across geographies with a highly international team, contribute to business development, and mentor