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Associate / Associate Consultant – Emea Life Sciences, Strategy Consulting

IQVIA
1-4 years
INR 8 LPA – 14 LPA
Bangalore, Gurgaon, India
2 June 18, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, mRS and EQ-5D-5L

Associate / Associate Consultant – EMEA Life Sciences, Strategy Consulting

Location: Bangalore, India / Gurugram, India
Employment Type: Full Time


Job Overview

The Associate / Associate Consultant will support the design, development, and delivery of strategic consulting projects for leading global pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and healthcare organizations. The role involves conducting market research, performing quantitative and qualitative analyses, developing strategic recommendations, and supporting client engagements across a broad range of commercial and market access challenges.

This position offers exposure to global healthcare markets, consulting methodologies, commercial strategy, market access, product launches, portfolio optimization, and business transformation initiatives within the life sciences sector.


Key Responsibilities

Market Research & Analysis

  • Conduct primary and secondary market research.

  • Perform quantitative and qualitative analyses to identify key business issues and opportunities.

  • Analyze healthcare, pharmaceutical, and market access data.

  • Translate complex datasets into actionable business insights.

  • Support evidence-based strategic recommendations for clients.

Strategy Consulting

  • Support consulting engagements across areas including:

    • Commercial Strategy

    • Brand Strategy

    • Go-to-Market Planning

    • Pricing & Market Access

    • Portfolio Strategy

    • Product Launch Excellence

    • Commercial Model Design

    • Omnichannel Engagement

    • Digital Health Optimization

  • Evaluate strategic alternatives and recommend solutions to client challenges.

  • Contribute to development of client-specific business strategies.

Client Engagement & Project Delivery

  • Support project execution under the guidance of senior consultants and project leaders.

  • Develop:

    • Client Reports

    • Strategic Presentations

    • Executive Summaries

    • Workshop Materials

  • Participate in client meetings and presentations.

  • Communicate findings and recommendations effectively to stakeholders.

  • Support workshop facilitation and stakeholder discussions.

Business Development Support

  • Assist in proposal development and proposal writing.

  • Support Request for Proposal (RFP) activities.

  • Contribute to client pitches and business development initiatives.

  • Assist senior team members in preparing commercial proposals.

Team Collaboration & Leadership

  • Work collaboratively within cross-functional consulting teams.

  • Support and guide junior team members where appropriate.

  • Contribute to team learning and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

  • Participate in recruitment, onboarding, and development activities.

Continuous Learning & Innovation

  • Develop expertise in consulting methodologies, frameworks, and tools.

  • Stay updated on pharmaceutical and healthcare industry trends.

  • Explore and apply Generative AI tools in consulting workflows and problem-solving.

  • Contribute innovative ideas and process improvements.


Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in:

    • Life Sciences

    • Pharmacy

    • Biotechnology

    • Healthcare Management

    • Economics

    • Business Administration

    • Related Discipline

OR

  • PhD with commercial experience in the healthcare or life sciences industry.


Experience (Minimum Required)

  • 1–4 years of experience in:

    • Strategy Consulting

    • Commercial Consulting

    • Pharmaceutical Industry

    • Healthcare Consulting

    • Market Research

    • Business Analytics

Preferred Experience

  • Life Sciences Consulting

  • Pharmaceutical Commercial Strategy

  • Market Access Consulting

  • Healthcare Analytics

  • Business Intelligence

  • Competitive Intelligence

  • Product Launch Strategy


Required Skills

  • Strategy Consulting

  • Business Analysis

  • Market Research

  • Commercial Excellence

  • Problem Solving

  • Stakeholder Management

  • Client Communication

  • Presentation Skills

  • Project Management

  • Report Writing

  • Quantitative Analysis

  • Qualitative Analysis

  • Critical Thinking

  • Team Collaboration


Technical Skills

  • Microsoft Excel

  • PowerPoint

  • Market Research Tools

  • Business Analytics

  • Financial Analysis

  • Data Interpretation

  • Healthcare Data Analysis

  • Generative AI Applications

  • Strategic Frameworks

  • Competitive Intelligence Tools