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Associate Principal, EMEA Strategy Consulting

London, United Kingdom Full time R1449495

London, United Kingdom| Amsterdam, Netherlands| Basel, Switzerland| Berlin, Germany| Cambridge, United Kingdom| Madrid, Spain| Munich, Germany| Paris, France| United Kingdom

  • Full Time

Build a rewarding career in life sciences consulting and forge your own path. Partner with collaborative teams and leaders across unique projects and geographies, delivering innovative solutions to the most complex healthcare problems along the way. Working at IQVIA means changing outcomes for patients one data set, product offering and innovative solution at a time.

As a Consultant at IQVIA, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career and explore opportunities in brand and integrated research solutions, go-to-market strategy, commercial excellence, real world data, financial investor consulting and more.

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  • ACHIEVER
  • ADAPTABLE
  • COMMUNICATOR
  • STRATEGIC
  • CRITICAL-THINKER
  • DETAIL-ORIENTED

What you can expect

Professional Development

Environments that advance your skillset

Highly Specialized

Work in distinctive areas of expertise

Growth Potential

Clear pathways to success

Collaboration

Teams that work together to achieve common goals

Innovative Projects

Projects that solve complex problems in new ways

Best-in-Class Training

Programs to help you build knowledge and gain skills

Associate Principal, EMEA Strategy Consulting

London, United Kingdom| Amsterdam, Netherlands| Basel, Switzerland| Berlin, Germany| Cambridge, United Kingdom| Madrid, Spain| Munich, Germany| Paris, France| United Kingdom R1449495
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Job Description

Location: London, Cambridge, Paris, Amsterdam, Munich, Madrid and Basel

Solution Area: Brand & Commercial Strategy, Asset & Portfolio Strategy and Integrated Digital Health and Value & Access.

Overview

Real World Commercial Solutions to Create a Healthier World

In RWCS we’re passionate about improving the life sciences ecosystem and making decisions that accelerate innovation for a healthier world. Every day our team develops evidence-based strategies that are used in published research, clinical guidelines, and market access decisions, to improve healthcare at every touchpoint. We design and deliver Commercial Analytics, supported by our world-class proprietary data assets, solve complex client challenges through strategic consulting, and use leading edge market research techniques to support clients brand strategy, planning and measurement. We’re purpose-driven problem solvers, that do what we love to make a greater impact on human health.

Commercial Strategy and Value & Payer Evidence

We are the global strategy arm of 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, portfolio analysis, launch excellence, commercial model design, digital health optimisation and Value & Payer Evidence.

Individuals joining us are assured of a rewarding and progressive career in life sciences consulting. You’ll have the opportunity to address challenging client issues, across multiple geographies with a hands-on influence in delivering solutions. We operate in a truly multi-cultural and collaborative work environment that is rich in development and growth.

Role & Responsibilities

As an Associate Principal at IQVIA, you will be responsible for managing or leading multiple consulting projects and ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery for clients in the pharmaceutical or related industries by:  

  • Managing project teams including both internal and external resources in the design, development and delivery of client deliverables

  • Leveraging business experience and acumen in identifying strategic alternatives and project approach to client questions

  • Serving as key point of contact with client

  • Providing follow-up with client after project deliverable has been completed to ensure client satisfaction.

  • Ensuring clear communication throughout projects and within the team

  • Supporting the development of intellectual property for use on future engagements

  • Managing the process of proposal preparation and/or modifications including overall bid integrity

  • Developing and/or elevating new business opportunities through the identification of follow-on work and new leads.

  • Developing broader and deeper knowledge of consulting methodologies and pharmaceutical market through on the job experience and training

  • Providing direction, advice and intellectual leadership to clients and delivery teams. Direct consulting teams through consistent participation in team meetings

  • Providing high level input to, and ensures the development of, client reports and presentations and delivery of all or significant portions of findings to client

  • Sharing subject matter expertise with others to elevate our capabilities to deliver world-class solutions for clients

  • Leading ad hoc work streams on critical people-related issues such as recruitment, learning and development

  • Serving as a coach to 3-4 staff

About You


Candidates interested in joining our Consulting Services Group as an Associate Principal should have:

  • Typically, 8 years professional experience in commercial/brand strategy consulting within the pharmaceutical and/or healthcare industry with evidence of career progression

  • Pure play commercial strategy focus, i.e. business case toolbox, quant thinking, business acumen. Digital marketing, inside sales, commercial analytics. Operating model design experience in commercial

  • Demonstrable analytical, interpretative and problem-solving skills

  • Experience in and commitment to the life sciences and/or healthcare industries

  • Minimum of 2-3 years project management/leadership experience focused on multinational strategic consulting projects

  • Well-developed written and verbal communication skills including presentations, chairing meetings, workshop facilitation, business and report writing

  • Strong capability in managing large and/or multiple projects and juggling priorities so that deadlines are met while retaining consistently high quality outcomes

  • Experience working in sizable/ multi-disciplined teams and leading staff

  • Experience in developing credible relationships with senior level managers and executives in the pharmaceutical/healthcare industry

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with others in and across the organization to accomplish team goals

  • Ability to contribute to business development through the identification of leads, development of proposals etc.

  • Knowledge of key issues and current developments in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries

  • Knowledge of consulting methodologies, tools and techniques

In addition to the skills and experience above an Associate Principal should have:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, graduate degree or MBA not required but a plus

  • A track record of leadership and people development

  • Fluency in English (spoken and written)

  • A willingness and ability to travel

  • Right to live and work in the recruiting country

Management of Others - Enables others to perform. Sets a clear direction and delegates fairly and appropriately allowing direct reports the means to achieve their goals. Looks for opportunities to develop individuals by encouraging them to take on greater responsibility and make decisions for themselves

Whatever your career goals, we are here to ensure you get there!

Benefits

We work hard to prioritise the things that matter most to you. Visit our benefits page for information on everything from perks to well-being initiatives and career enhancement.

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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

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