Associate Consultant - Commercial Strategy

About the Role

Join IQVIA as an Associate Consultant supporting complex consulting projects within the Commercial Solutions Excellence Centers (CSEC). Your core responsibility centers on converting data into strategic insights to strengthen commercial, value & payer evidence, and market access decisions within the life sciences and healthcare sectors. This role involves collaborative project execution, client engagement, and contributing to strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead project teams to ensure timely and successful delivery of consulting services.
• Engage with stakeholders across expansive, multi-workstream projects, engaging senior leaders, cross-functional teams, and client representatives.
• Craft and present well-structured, high-quality reports and presentations tailored for clients.
• Foster strong client relationships to identify opportunities for continuous collaboration and potential new business.
• Contribute to proposal creation and intellectual property development efforts.
• Enhance expertise in consulting methodologies and the pharmaceutical sector through active project involvement and training.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to junior team members to support their professional growth and project success.
• Take charge of internal programs such as recruitment, training, and junior development initiatives.

Required Skills and Experience

• 2 to 5 years in life sciences or healthcare strategy consulting, preferably from Tier 1 or Tier 2 institutions.
• Robust project management experience within management consulting settings.
• Proficiency in translating complex datasets into actionable business insights.
• Strong communication skills including written excellence, numerical analysis, and problem-solving aptitude.
• Effective stakeholder management capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in commercial strategy, value & payer evidence, or market access projects.
• Familiarity with brand strategy, portfolio analysis, launch excellence, or commercial model design.
• Background in working within large, multidisciplinary consulting teams.

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Healthcare, Management, Engineering, or related disciplines from reputed institutions.

Additional Information

Work Location: Bangalore or Gurgaon
Work Mode: Hybrid (combination of onsite and remote work)