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Associate / Associate Consultant, Emea Strategy Consulting

Iqvia
IQVIA
2-3 years
Not Disclosed
Gurugram, India
10 Feb. 20, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Hybrid Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Associate / Associate Consultant – EMEA Strategy Consulting
Location: Gurugram, India
Job Type: Full-Time | Hybrid
Reference ID: R1511320
Company: IQVIA

About IQVIA – Real World Commercial Solutions (RWCS)

IQVIA is a global leader in clinical research services, commercial insights, and healthcare intelligence. Through its Real World Commercial Solutions (RWCS) division, IQVIA delivers data-driven commercial strategies that shape clinical guidelines, market access decisions, and healthcare policy worldwide.

As the global strategy consulting arm of IQVIA, the Commercial Strategy and Value & Payer Evidence team partners with pharmaceutical, biotech, and healthcare organizations to solve complex business challenges across the product lifecycle—from portfolio strategy and launch excellence to commercial model design and digital health optimization.

This role is ideal for early-career professionals seeking to build expertise in pharmaceutical strategy consulting within the EMEA region.

Role Overview

The Associate / Associate Consultant will support the execution of high-impact consulting engagements for leading global life sciences clients. The position requires strong analytical capabilities, structured problem-solving skills, and the ability to convert healthcare data into actionable strategic insights.

You will collaborate with senior consultants and cross-functional client teams to deliver evidence-based recommendations that influence commercial strategy, brand positioning, payer engagement, and growth planning.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Research & Analysis

  • Conduct primary and secondary market research across pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors.

  • Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis to identify business challenges and opportunities.

  • Translate complex datasets into clear, executive-ready insights and strategic recommendations.

  • Identify and evaluate strategic alternatives to address client objectives.

Consulting Delivery & Client Engagement

  • Develop reports, presentations, and workshop materials for client stakeholders.

  • Participate in client meetings and contribute to discussions and solution design.

  • Assist in proposal development and support business development initiatives.

  • Present findings to management teams under senior leadership guidance.

Project & Team Collaboration

  • Work both independently and within cross-functional consulting teams.

  • Supervise junior team members where required.

  • Contribute to internal knowledge development, recruitment, and capability-building initiatives.

Professional Development & Industry Expertise

  • Build expertise in pharmaceutical commercial strategy, portfolio analysis, and launch planning.

  • Gain exposure to consulting methodologies and structured problem-solving frameworks.

  • Develop working knowledge of Generative AI tools and their application in healthcare consulting.

Required Experience

Candidates must meet one of the following criteria:

  • 2–3 years of experience in healthcare, pharmaceutical, commercial consulting, or strategy consulting roles with an undergraduate or master’s degree in Life Sciences, Economics, Business, or a related discipline.
    OR

  • PhD in a relevant field with demonstrated commercial experience in the healthcare industry.

Additional Requirements:

  • Prior exposure to Commercial Consulting or Strategy Consulting is preferred.

  • Strong analytical, interpretative, and quantitative problem-solving skills.

  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering high-quality outputs.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including business report writing and executive presentations.

  • Knowledge of current trends and developments in pharmaceutical and healthcare markets.

  • Basic understanding of Generative AI and willingness to apply AI-driven solutions in consulting workflows.

  • Willingness and ability to travel as required.

  • Valid right to work in India.

Core Competencies

  • Pharmaceutical market analysis and commercial strategy

  • Data-driven decision-making

  • Structured consulting methodologies

  • Stakeholder engagement and communication

  • Adaptability and continuous learning

  • Team collaboration and leadership potential

Why Join IQVIA Strategy Consulting

  • Work with a globally recognized healthcare intelligence organization.

  • Gain exposure to multinational pharmaceutical clients across EMEA markets.

  • Accelerate your consulting career through structured mentorship and learning programs.

  • Contribute to projects that drive innovation and improve global healthcare outcomes.

IQVIA maintains strict integrity standards in its recruitment process and enforces a zero-tolerance policy toward candidate fraud or misrepresentation.

Recruitment Process

  1. Application submission

  2. Online business analysis and data interpretation assessment

  3. Interview with Talent Acquisition

  4. Business interviews:

    • Round 1: Fit interview and mini case study

    • Round 2: Case study

    • Round 3: Competency-based interview

  5. Final feedback

Advance your career in healthcare strategy consulting with IQVIA.

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