Manager or Associate Principal within IQVIA's Financial Institutions Consulting (FIC) team

IQVIA's Financial Institutions Consulting (FIC) team advises investors on biopharma and life sciences investments, including commercial due diligence, asset and target screening, portfolio company growth strategy and exit/divestment strategy.

As a Manager or Associate Principal within IQVIA's FIC team, you will be responsible for managing projects primarily in the areas of due diligence, asset/portfolio/company valuation, asset screening and growth strategy.

Key responsibilities:

• Leverage consulting and transaction advisory experience, IQVIA information and expertise, and methodological know-how to manage projects that address client/business questions.
• Diagnose and understand complex strategic issues/diligence questions and structure project approach and team setup to address engagement objectives.
• Manage project teams on a day-to-day basis through guiding research approaches, the design, development and delivery of client reports and presentations and QC of deliverables.
• Serve as day-to-day point of contact with clients during project delivery – including presenting/communicating key project insights and recommendations – ensuring engagement satisfaction and supporting long-term enhancement of client relationships.
• Contribute to overall FIC team capabilities, including the development of intellectual property, marketing materials, training, recruitment and go-to-market approach.
• Support Principals with business development, including proposal development and presentations.
• Serve as development lead of 3-4 team members, alongside supporting broader team development.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5-6 years (Manager) / 7-8 years (Associate Principal) professional experience in strategy consulting, M&A/BD&L roles or within a financial institution.
• Experience advising clients on commercial issues in the biopharma/life sciences industry and/or financial investors, including exposure to projects related to transactions/investments.
• Project management experience in relevant domains, including managing large, multi-disciplined teams while maintaining high quality delivery.
• Strong quantitative/analytical and qualitative research experience, supported by a problem-solving mentality, keen eye for detail and critical thinking.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills including presentations, chairing meetings/Q&A sessions 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.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent. 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 (where required).
• Right to live and work in the recruiting country.