Overview

IQVIA’s Financial Institutions Consulting (FIC) team advises investors (e.g. private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, etc) 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 investment decisions across a variety of industry-shaping 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 an Associate 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 assessments that support broader 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 workstreamsDrive 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 assessmentsServe as a project core team member under the guidance of Consultants / Managers, including responsibility for presenting / communicating key project insights and recommendations to project managers and/or leadership/clients as requiredContribute 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 an Associate Consultant should have:

Minimum of 1-3 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 projects related to transactions / investments (due diligence, valuation, asset identification, growth strategy, forecasting)Experience working in multi-disciplined teams, including responsibility for completing assessmentsStrong 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 deliverablesWell-developed written and verbal communication skills including presentations and report writingKnowledge of key issues and current developments in the biopharma / life sciences industry

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

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. MBA not required but a plusFluency in English (spoken and written)A willingness and ability to travel (where required)Right to live and work in the recruiting country (IQVIA will not sponsor work permit)

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