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Associate / Associate Consultant – Emea Life Sciences, Strategy Consulting

IQVIA
1-4 years
INR 8-14 LPA
Bangalore, India
10 June 16, 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, Clinical Trials, Detail-Oriented, Drug Development, Lifesciences, Negotiation Skills, Regulatory Compliance, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, CPT, Data Analysis, Document Management, Life Science, Regulatory Compliance, Waterfall Model, GCP guidelines, HCPCS Level II, ICD-10-CM, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICD-10-PCS, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding

Key Responsibilities

1. Research & Market Analysis

  • Conduct:

    • Primary Research

    • Secondary Research

    • Competitive Intelligence

    • Market Landscape Assessments

  • Analyze healthcare and pharmaceutical industry trends.

  • Gather and interpret data from multiple sources.

  • Identify key client challenges and business opportunities.


2. Strategic Consulting Support

  • Support development of strategic recommendations for clients.

  • Evaluate business scenarios and strategic alternatives.

  • Assist in solving complex healthcare and commercial challenges.

  • Contribute to market access, commercialization, and growth strategies.


3. Data Analysis & Insight Generation

  • Perform:

    • Quantitative Analysis

    • Qualitative Analysis

    • Market Sizing

    • Forecasting

    • Business Analytics

  • Translate data into actionable business insights.

  • Present findings and recommendations to project teams and clients.


4. Client Deliverables Development

  • Develop:

    • Consulting Reports

    • Strategic Presentations

    • Executive Summaries

    • Workshop Materials

  • Support creation of client-ready deliverables.

  • Ensure high-quality outputs and adherence to project timelines.


5. Client Interaction & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Participate in client meetings and workshops.

  • Support presentations to:

    • Client Teams

    • Senior Management

    • Key Stakeholders

  • Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.


6. Project Management Support

  • Assist in managing project timelines and deliverables.

  • Coordinate project activities across teams.

  • Support resource planning and project execution.

  • Work independently and collaboratively within consulting teams.


7. Team Leadership & Mentoring

  • Guide and support junior team members when required.

  • Contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives.

  • Participate in mentoring and training activities.


8. Business Development Support

  • Assist in proposal writing and business development initiatives.

  • Support preparation of:

    • RFP Responses

    • Client Proposals

    • Pitch Decks

  • Contribute to winning new consulting engagements.


9. Learning & Innovation

  • Develop expertise in:

    • Consulting Methodologies

    • Pharmaceutical Markets

    • Healthcare Industry Trends

    • Commercial Strategy

  • Explore and apply Generative AI tools for business problem-solving.

  • Participate in internal learning and development programs.


Required Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

  • Market Research

  • Commercial Strategy

  • Business Analysis

  • Competitive Intelligence

  • Healthcare Analytics

  • Pharmaceutical Industry Knowledge

  • Data Interpretation

  • Forecasting & Market Sizing

  • Microsoft PowerPoint

  • Microsoft Excel

  • Generative AI Applications


Consulting Skills

  • Strategic Thinking

  • Problem Solving

  • Hypothesis Development

  • Structured Analysis

  • Client Management

  • Storytelling with Data

  • Workshop Facilitation

  • Proposal Development


Soft Skills

  • Excellent Communication Skills

  • Presentation Skills

  • Stakeholder Management

  • Team Collaboration

  • Attention to Detail

  • Adaptability

  • Time Management

  • Multitasking

  • Relationship Building


Educational Qualification

Minimum

  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in:

    • Life Sciences

    • Pharmacy

    • Biotechnology

    • Healthcare Management

    • Economics

    • Business Administration

    • Public Health

Alternative

  • PhD in Life Sciences or related field with commercial healthcare experience.


Potential Job Titles

  • Associate Consultant

  • Healthcare Consultant

  • Life Sciences Consultant

  • Commercial Strategy Consultant

  • Market Research Consultant

  • Business Analyst – Healthcare

  • Strategy Associate

  • Pharmaceutical Consulting Associate