Consultant – Financial Institutions Consulting - Europe
London, United Kingdom | Full time | Hybrid | R1528741
IQVIA™ is The Human Data Science Company™, combining data, technology, advanced analytics, and human expertise to help healthcare clients improve outcomes for patients. Our solutions support better decision-making across the healthcare ecosystem and drive meaningful progress in life sciences.
Team Overview
IQVIA’s Financial Institutions Consulting (FIC) team advises investors (inc private equity, venture capital, hedge funds) on biopharma and life sciences investments, including commercial due diligence, asset and target screening, portfolio company growth strategy and exit/divestment strategy.
Successful candidates will have the opportunity to engage with clients on high-profile strategic investment decisions across a variety of transaction situations, business models and strategic issues. We operate in a multi-cultural, collaborative and fast-paced work environment, that is rich in development and growth.
Role & Responsibilities
As a Consultant within IQVIA’s FIC team, you will be responsible for delivering projects primarily in the areas of due diligence (buy- and sell-side), asset/portfolio/company valuation, asset screening and growth strategy
- Leverage consulting and/or transaction advisory experience, IQVIA information and expertise, and methodological know-how to deliver discrete workstreams / modules that address client / business questions.
- Solve strategic issues / diligence questions through a structured and evidence-driven approach, working both independently or in small teams as part of project workstreams
- Drive development of high-quality deliverables on a day-to-day basis, leveraging primary and secondary research approaches, including deriving analytical and qualitative insights to support assessments
- Serve as a core team member and workstream lead, including responsibility for presenting / communicating key project insights and recommendations to project management / leadership – ensuring engagement satisfaction and supporting long-term enhancement of client relationships
- Contribute to overall FIC team capabilities, including (but not limited to) the development of intellectual property, marketing materials, training, recruitment and proposal development
About You
Candidates interested in joining IQVIA FIC as a Consultant should have:
- Minimum of 4-5 years professional experience in strategy consulting, M&A/BD&L roles or within a financial institution (e.g. private equity, venture capital).
- Experience advising clients on commercial issues in the biopharma / life sciences industry and/or financial investors, including exposure to projects related to transactions / investments (due diligence, valuation, asset identification, growth strategy, forecasting)
- Experience working in multi-disciplined teams, including prior workstream oversight responsibilities
- Strong quantitative / analytical and qualitative research skillsets, supported by a problem solving mentality, keen eye for detail and critical thinking. Ability to drive primary/secondary research and analysis to assess business performance and synthesise findings into client deliverables
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills including presentations and report writing
- Knowledge of key issues and current developments in the biopharma / life sciences industry
- Evidence of career progression in consulting and/or transaction advisory roles
In addition to the skills and experience above, a Consultant should have:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. MBA not required but a plus
- Fluency in English (spoken and written)
- A willingness and ability to travel (where required)
- Right to live and work in the recruiting country
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
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.
Where you'll work
Hybrid
You’ll split your time between home and the office, giving you the flexibility to focus where you work best while still building strong in-person connections with your team. This model combines the autonomy of remote work with the collaboration, energy and resources of an office environment.
"I like that we're different. I like that we're a unique organization unlike any other. I like to think of us as the intelligence company for life sciences and healthcare. I do believe there's nothing else like this organization in the world. So if you like something that's different and interesting, you're going to like IQVIA. If you like an organization that has a variety of opportunities, from IT to big data to AI to finance to HR, there are so many opportunities to have an impact."
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Culture at IQVIA is built on a shared belief: that when people are empowered with better data, smarter technology and deeper expertise, they can change what’s possible for patients. Across every team and every corner of the globe, you’ll find colleagues who genuinely care — about the mission and about each other. That’s what makes this a place where people tend to stay, grow and do the best work of their careers.
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