Associate / Associate Consultant, Global Advisory Services

About the role

IQVIA's Global Advisory Services sits within its Data, Technology and Advisory Services (DTAS) group and offers end-to-end management consulting in life sciences, covering brand strategy, go-to-market strategy, pricing and market access, pipeline and portfolio strategy, asset strategy, launch excellence, commercial model design and digital health. The Associate / Associate Consultant role is based in Centurion and suits candidates who want a career in life sciences consulting, working with senior client leaders in a multicultural environment.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct primary and secondary research and perform quantitative and qualitative analysis to turn data into insights and communicate recommendations to decision makers.
• Identify strategic alternatives to client questions and develop reports, presentations and workshops with clients and stakeholders under the guidance of senior team leaders.
• Build knowledge of consulting methodologies and the pharmaceutical market through engagements and learning opportunities.
• Supervise junior team members, write proposals with senior support, attend and present at client meetings, and contribute to learning, development and recruiting.

Required profile

• Undergraduate or master's degree in life sciences, economics or business, with 2-3 years' experience in healthcare or pharma, or a PhD with commercial healthcare experience.
• 1-2 years' life sciences or consultancy experience (Associate) or 2-4 years (Associate Consultant).
• Previous experience in commercial or strategy consulting is a plus.
• Right to work in the country of application; willingness and ability to travel.

Required skills

• Demonstrable analytical, interpretative and problem-solving skills.
• Written and verbal communication, including presentations, meeting and workshop facilitation and report writing.
• Knowledge of consulting methodologies, tools and techniques and of pharmaceutical and healthcare industry trends.

The selection process includes an online test, interviews with the Talent Acquisition Principal and the business, and a case study.