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Associate / Associate Consultant, Emea Strategy Consulting

Iqvia
IQVIA
2-3 years
Not Disclosed
Bengaluru, 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: Bengaluru, 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 for the life sciences industry. Through its Real World Commercial Solutions (RWCS) division, IQVIA delivers evidence-based commercial strategies that shape published research, clinical guidelines, and global market access decisions.

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 critical business challenges across the product lifecycle—from early portfolio strategy to launch excellence and digital health optimization.

This is an opportunity to join a high-impact consulting team driving measurable outcomes across the EMEA region.

Role Overview

The Associate / Associate Consultant will support the design, development, and delivery of complex strategy consulting engagements for leading global life sciences organizations. This role requires strong analytical thinking, structured problem-solving, and the ability to translate healthcare data into actionable strategic insights.

You will work closely with senior consultants and clients to deliver data-driven recommendations that influence commercial strategy, brand positioning, payer engagement, and portfolio optimization decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Analytical Execution

  • Conduct primary and secondary research across pharmaceutical and healthcare markets.

  • Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis to identify key business issues.

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

  • Identify strategic alternatives and solutions to address client challenges.

Consulting Delivery & Client Engagement

  • Contribute to the development of client reports, executive presentations, and workshops.

  • Support and participate in client meetings, including fit interviews and case discussions.

  • Assist in proposal development and business development initiatives.

  • Present findings to cross-functional stakeholders under senior guidance.

Project & Team Collaboration

  • Work independently and collaboratively within high-performing consulting teams.

  • Supervise and mentor junior team members where applicable.

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

Industry & Methodology Development

  • Build expertise in pharmaceutical strategy consulting methodologies.

  • Develop knowledge in brand strategy, portfolio analysis, launch planning, commercial model design, and Value & Payer Evidence.

  • Gain exposure to Generative AI applications in healthcare consulting and commercial problem-solving.

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 related field.
    OR

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

Additional requirements:

  • Prior experience in Commercial Consulting or Strategy Consulting preferred.

  • Strong analytical, interpretative, and structured problem-solving capabilities.

  • Experience working with healthcare market data and commercial strategy frameworks.

  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outputs under tight deadlines.

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

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

  • Willingness and ability to travel as required.

  • Valid right to work in India.

Core Competencies

  • Data-driven decision-making in life sciences

  • Pharmaceutical market analysis and competitive intelligence

  • Strategic thinking and commercial acumen

  • Stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration

  • Adaptability and continuous learning mindset

  • Consulting methodologies, tools, and structured frameworks

Why Join IQVIA Strategy Consulting

  • Work with one of the world’s leading healthcare intelligence organizations.

  • Gain exposure to global pharmaceutical clients across EMEA markets.

  • Develop expertise in high-impact commercial strategy and payer evidence.

  • Accelerate your consulting career within a structured development environment.

  • Engage in meaningful projects that influence healthcare innovation and patient outcomes.

IQVIA fosters a performance-driven, ethical, and innovation-focused environment. The organization maintains strict integrity standards in its hiring process and upholds zero tolerance for candidate fraud or misrepresentation.

Recruitment Process

  1. Application submission

  2. Online business analysis and data interpretation test

  3. Talent Acquisition interview

  4. Business interviews:

    • Round 1: Fit interview and mini case study

    • Round 2: Case study

    • Round 3: Competency interview

  5. Final feedback and decision

aAdvance your consulting career in healthcare strategy and commercial analytics with IQVIA.

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