Associate Consultant, MedTech Strat/Life Sci

IQVIA Strategy Consulting is recognized as a global leader in serving the biopharmaceutical industry and is the management consulting arm of IQVIA, a leading provider of information, services and technology for the healthcare industry in 100+ countries. 

Our teams offer deep expertise and unique methodologies to inform decisions about optimizing a treatment’s potential, covering various aspects ranging from trial design to reimbursement submissions to life cycle management.  We advise clients on a variety of business issues that include product portfolio strategy, commercial model design and optimization, pricing and market access strategy, therapy area and brand strategy, and launch strategy and planning.

Individuals joining IQVIA Strategy Consulting are assured 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 multi-cultural, collegial, and collaborative work environment that fosters professional development and growth.

This role will support the MedTech team and is a hybrid position in Minneapolis.

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

• Interview senior leaders and executives on the client team or external stakeholders (e.g. physicians, health insurers, thought leaders, and patients)

• Contribute to the preparation, execution, and follow up of client workshops

• 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

• Leveraging international background to support global research projects, client engagement, and international conference coverage

• 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

Qualifications & Requirements:

• An advanced degree (MPH or MS) in a life sciences related field, or relevant undergraduate degree with 1-3 years of relevant post-undergraduate work experience

• An avid interest in the healthcare and life science industries

• Strong business acumen and understanding of client based businesses

• Project management experience desired

• Excellent interpersonal and team-working skills

• Exceptional written, numerical and problem solving skills

• Adaptability and an ability to learn quickly and apply new knowledge