Consultant at IQVIA in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Consultant
Location: Bangalore, India
Job Overview
Deliver and manage ad-hoc research requests for pharma and life sciences companies, including market assessments, competitive analyses, digital health roadmaps, epidemiology studies, analog benchmarking, GTM strategies, and brand and portfolio strategies. Responsibilities include conducting desk research, performing quantitative analysis using IQVIA data assets, developing storyboards, managing stakeholders and projects, supporting business development, and driving process improvements.
Core Responsibilities
•    Conduct in-depth desk research to develop a comprehensive understanding of target markets, companies, or opportunities
o    Gather information through secondary research and IQVIA data sources based on client-specific requirements
•    Integrate qualitative and quantitative data and present the analysis in a structured manner; bring out value-added insights to the clients
•    Lead strategic projects for pharma and life sciences companies, including EBPs, covering:
o    Opportunity assessment
o    Disease and market landscape analysis
o    Competitive intelligence
o    Analog benchmarking
o    Digital roadmap development
o    Market sizing
o    Brand and portfolio strategy
•    Ensure high-quality outputs with minimal supervision; proactively identify risks/issues and escalate as needed
Project Management
•    Function as a project lead, assuming ownership of assigned client account, be the main point of contact for client/internal stakeholder, prioritize workflow, oversee the quality of the deliverables, negotiate project timelines, and address any issues promptly
•    Collaborate with team members to meet internal timelines and deliver high-quality outputs that meet client expectations
•    Build and maintain strong client/stakeholder relationships
Other Responsibilities
•    Support business development through proposal creation and contribute to knowledge management initiatives
•    Drive quality and process improvements across projects by leveraging AI tools and automation
•    Engage actively in new concepts, products, and innovations within the team
•    Deliver internal skill-based training sessions

Education:
•    Graduate or Postgraduate degree in Life Sciences from a recognized premier institute
•    Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Consulting, or Professional Services Outsourcing organizations
•    Strong analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, and presentation skills
Additional Requirements:
•    Ability to synthesize qualitative and quantitative data with strong analytical and structured thinking skills to generate actionable insights.
•    Expertise in designing research approaches, leveraging cross-IQVIA resources, and extracting key learnings aligned with client objectives.
•    Skilled in managing client expectations and communications independently.
•    Strong interpersonal skills to engage across organizational levels and build collaborative relationships.
•    Excellent communication and presentation skills, including PowerPoint, for global stakeholder interactions.
•    Ability to conceptualize innovative research ideas and translate them into actionable plans.
•    Highly detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and adaptable under pressure to deliver high-quality work.
•    Self-motivated with strong work ethics; proactive in identifying issues and delivering impactful solutions.
•    Prior experience in Primary Intelligence preferred but not mandatory
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 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.