Associate Consultant

Location: Hybrid (Boston, New York, or San Francisco)-50% in office
Eligibility: Candidates must reside in the same country where the role is located

Associate Consultant – Financial Institutions Consulting

The IQVIA Financial Institutions Consulting group (FIC) focuses on partnering with Global Financial Investors (e.g., Private Equity, Venture Capital, Hedge Funds) and corporate clients (e.g. Biopharma companies) on M&A, investment, and strategic engagements.

IQVIA FIC supports investment decisions across the healthcare/life sciences sector and offers value-creation partnerships that maximize ROI and generate significant business pull-through for IQVIA.  As such, the IQVIA FIC team engages with healthcare/life sciences investors globally to provide expertise and support on strategy, commercial due diligence, company/target screening, carve-outs, divestments, portfolio value creation, and other business development engagements.  

Individuals joining IQVIA FIC are offered 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 multicultural, collegial, and collaborative work environment that fosters professional development and growth.
 

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to internal brainstorming sessions to develop project methodology and recommendations
• Conduct primary and secondary research to inform client solutions, leveraging IQVIA’s proprietary tools and databases as necessary
• Perform quantitative and qualitative analyses to inform strategic recommendations; exercise informed judgment in identifying the approach to addressing key business questions
• Conduct market sizing, competitive landscape assessments, and growth forecasting using both proprietary and public data sources
• Interview senior leaders and executives on the client team or external stakeholders (e.g. physicians, health insurers, thought leaders, and patients)
• Take ownership for the development of reports, presentations and other client deliverables, under the guidance of more senior team members
• Present to client audiences via teleconference or in face-to-face meetings at the client site
• Cultivate professional relationships with members of the client team
• Acquire deep knowledge of IQVIA data sources and tools
• Proactively develop knowledge of the healthcare industry and consulting methodologies
• Leveraging healthcare / life science education background and knowledge to understand pharmaceutical / biotech client’s business, product, and related therapeutic area / market
• Leveraging healthcare / life science education background to conduct primary research with Key Opinion Leaders and other stakeholders in the healthcare space and develop key insights of R&D trend, therapeutic approach, unmet medical need, and related topics
• Leveraging healthcare and life science education background to conduct secondary research (e.g. scientific publications, databases, technology reports, etc.) and develop key evidence / solutions for pharmaceutical / biotech client’s business questions
• Leveraging healthcare / life science education background to understand pharmaceutical market structure, and math / engineering education background to develop quantitative model to reflect revenue flow and market dynamics
• Assist in proposal development and thought leadership activities 

Skills & Experience:

• Strong capability in managing priorities so that deadlines are met while retaining consistent, high-quality outcomes
• Willingness and ability to work effectively with others in and across the organization to accomplish team goals
• Ability to think creatively and create innovative solutions where needed
• Knowledge of key issues and current developments in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries
• Demonstrable analytical, interpretative, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent presentation, communication, and client influencing skills
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills including presentations, leading meetings, business and report writing
• Knowledge of consulting methodologies, tools, and techniques
• Familiarity with financial modeling, valuation techniques, and investment analysis
• Experience or interest in working with private equity, venture capital, or hedge fund clients is preferred

​Qualifications & Requirements:

• An advanced degree (MPH/MS/MBA) in a life sciences related field with work experience, or relevant undergraduate degree with 1-3 years of relevant post-undergraduate work experience
• Background in finance, economics, business, or STEM fields required
• Prior internship or work experience in consulting, investment banking, or healthcare strategy required
• An avid interest in the healthcare and life science industries with the ability to take initiative to follow new trends and changes in the market
• Strong business acumen and understanding of client-based businesses
• Project management experience desired
• Excellent interpersonal and team-working skills required
• Exceptional written, numerical, and problem-solving skills required
• Adaptability and an ability to learn quickly and apply new knowledge

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 https://jobs.iqvia.com

IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe

IQVIA 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.