Consultant, Advisory Services

Location: Hybrid (Boston, New York, or San Francisco)
Eligibility: Candidates must reside in the same country where the role is located

Team Overview

IQVIA Advisory Services is a cornerstone of IQVIA, delivering high‑impact strategic solutions to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and healthcare clients worldwide while serving as a key engine for internal talent development.

Our Strategy Consulting team supports clients with their most critical business decisions at the corporate, portfolio, and product levels. We combine deep industry expertise with advanced analytics, technology, and data assets to deliver insights that shape strategy, investment decisions, and long‑term value creation.

Role & Responsibilities

As a Consultant, you will manage or lead multiple consulting engagements and ensure high‑quality, on‑time, and on‑budget delivery for clients in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. Responsibilities include:

• Serving as a key point of contact for clients and building trusted relationships with stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Managing project teams through the design, development, and delivery of client work products.
• Providing strategic direction, problem‑solving expertise, and intellectual leadership to clients and internal teams.
• Executing rigorous research and analysis to develop clear actionable insights.
• Designing, structuring, and delivering high‑quality client reports and presentations.
• Identifying strategic alternatives and approaches to address complex client questions.
• Supporting follow‑on work and identifying new business opportunities.
• Contributing to the development of intellectual property and reusable assets for future engagements.
• Supporting proposal development and business development activities.
• Coaching and mentoring team members to support both project delivery and professional growth.
• Leading or contributing to internal initiatives related to recruiting, training, and team development.

About You

Successful candidates will bring a strong consulting foundation, industry knowledge, and leadership capability, including:

• Demonstrated experience in management consulting within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and/or healthcare industries, with evidence of career progression.
• Strong understanding of key industry dynamics, trends, and strategic challenges.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects or complex workstreams simultaneously while maintaining high quality standards.
• Experience leading client discussions, presentations, and workshops.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear strategic recommendations.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively across teams and functions.
• Experience building relationships with senior managers and executives.
• Interest in contributing to business development and firm‑building activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant professional experience; additional experience in consulting strongly preferred.
• Prior experience in the pharmaceutical, life sciences, or healthcare industries required.
• Project management experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership and people development experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Adaptability, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to learn quickly.
• Willingness and ability to travel as required.

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

IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.