Senior Management Consultant - Life Sciences

We are currently looking for a talented individual to thrive in a client-focused environment and join our Consulting team covering North, East, and West Africa. This opportunity is perfect for those who want to dive deep into the pharmaceutical industry, take on a wide range of responsibilities, and use their unique knowledge to achieve success!

As a Senior Consultant, you will be involved in the development and delivery of multiple management consulting projects for our pharmaceutical clients. Our clients rely on our knowledge, experience, and problem-solving skills to optimize strategies across their organizations. Our ability to leverage and manipulate big data, combined with our in-depth understanding of the pharma industry and healthcare system, allows us to deliver high-quality insights that address a variety of client needs.

Job Overview
Responsible for the on-time completion of projects or components of large, complex Management Consulting projects for clients in the life sciences field. Identifies and elevates potential new business opportunities and assists in the sales process.
Essential Functions
• Participates or leads teams in the design, development and delivery of Management Consulting projects or components of larger, complex projects.
• Reviews and analyzes client requirements or problems and assists in the development of proposals of cost effective solutions that ensure profitability and high client satisfaction.
• Provides direction and guidance to Analysts, Consultants assigned to engagement.
• Develops detailed deliverables / proposals.
• Performs qualitative and/or quantitative analyses to assist in the identification of client issues and the development of client specific solutions.
• Designs, structures and delivers client reports and presentations that are appropriate to the characteristics or needs of the audience.
• May deliver some findings to clients.
• Recommends improvements and alternative solutions to resolve problems.
• May identify new business opportunities of follow-on work and new leads at assigned client.
• Provides follow-up with client after project deliverable has been completed to ensure client satisfaction.
• Proactively develops broader and deeper knowledge of related consulting methodologies and life sciences market through on the job experience and participation in training opportunities. Begins to develop CoE specific subject matter expertise.
• When acting as Project Manager, proactively manages project timelines and manages day to day communication with the client and team members.
Qualifications
• Pharmacy or medicine degree, or MSc degree preferably in Economics or Engineering (Top tier schools)
• 6-8 years of related experience in consulting and/or life sciences industry Req
• Possesses solid project management skills and client influencing and relationship building skills.
• Works willingly and effectively with others in and across the organization to accomplish team goals.
• Experienced with developing consultative relationships with senior level managers and executives at clients in the life science industry.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, juggle priorities and deliver on tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of consulting methodologies, tools and techniques related to functional area.
• Knowledge of key issues and current developments in the life science industry.
• Excellent presentation, communication and client influencing skills.
• Has established network and referral contacts.

• International experience will be a plus.

What Can You Expect to Get in Return? Talented individuals joining our team will gain deep knowledge in healthcare and pharmaceutical industry consulting, with a rapid learning curve and opportunities to work on diverse tasks within cross-geography projects. We are also very flexible with working hours and offer the possibility to work from home.

Our IQVIA Consulting team offers a unique combination of management consulting and data analytics. Key end-to-end innovative solutions include market entry strategy, portfolio and pricing optimization, market access studies, and commercial model design. We are a young and fast-growing team for Management Consulting in North, East, and West Africa – come and join us!

Sounds promising to you? Let us know and we will initiate your very first steps with IQVIA soon! If this position doesn't appeal to you, we have other positions to offer – check them out now!

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