IQVIA Posted September 4, 2026

(MBA) Consultant, Strategy/ Life Sciences

New York, United States Full time
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About this opportunity

IQVIA Strategy Consulting is recognized as a global leader in serving the biopharmaceutical industry and is the management consulting arm of IQVIA, a leading provider of information, services and technology for the healthcare industry in 100+ countries.

Our teams offer deep expertise and unique methodologies to inform decisions about optimizing a treatment’s potential, covering various aspects ranging from trial design to reimbursement submissions to life cycle management.  We advise clients on a variety of business issues that include product portfolio strategy, commercial model design and optimization, pricing and market access strategy, therapy area and brand strategy, and launch strategy and planning.

Individuals joining IQVIA Strategy Consulting are assured a progressive and rewarding career with a clear path to advancement. You will have the opportunity to address complex and challenging client issues as an integral part of the project team. We operate in a truly multi-cultural, collegial, and collaborative work environment that fosters professional development and growth.

Responsibilities

As a Consultant with the IQVIA Advisory Services team, you’ll be actively participating in the design, development, delivery, of medium-sized consulting projects or components of larger, complex projects and:

Leveraging business experience and acumen in identifying strategic alternatives and project approach to client questions

Conducting primary and secondary research, and analyze research to identify key findings and learnings

Creating sections of reports, presentations, workshops and other client deliverables, under general guidance from experienced team leaders

Communicating findings and recommendations

Assisting with business development and proposals

Working independently or as part of a team, with some responsibility for managing and developing the career and skills of staff

Performing quantitative or qualitative analysis to assist in the identification of client issues and the development of client deliverables.

Developing broad knowledge of related consulting methodologies and pharmaceutical market through the delivery of consulting engagements and participation in formal and informal learning opportunities.

Serving as the day-to-day manager for projects and working closely with clients

Leading some learning, development and recruiting programs

Skills and Experience

Candidates interested in joining the IQVIA Advisory Services team as a Consultant should have:

Demonstrable analytical, interpretative and problem-solving skills

Well-developed written and verbal communication skills including presentations, meeting and workshop facilitation, business and report writing

Strong capability in juggling priorities so that deadlines are met while retaining consistently high quality outcomes

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with others in and across the organization to accomplish team goals

Knowledge of key issues and current developments in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries is desirable but not required

Knowledge of consulting methodologies, tools and techniques desirable, not critical

Qualifications & Other Requirements

In addition to the skills and experience above, candidates interested in joining the IQVIA Advisory Services team as a Consultant should have:

A strong academic track record including MBA or relevant graduate degree and/or 6 or more years relevant experience

Prior experience or avid interest in the healthcare and life science industries

Some project management experience

Adaptability and an ability to learn quickly and apply new knowledge

Excellent conversational and business English (written and oral); additional languages an advantage

A willingness and ability to travel

Right to work in the recruiting country

IQVIA is an EEO Employer - Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled

We know that meaningful results require not only the right approach but also the right people. Regardless of your role, we invite you to reimagine healthcare with us. You will have the opportunity to play an important part in helping our clients drive healthcare forward and ultimately improve human health outcomes.

Whatever your career goals, we are here to ensure you get there!

We invite you to join IQVIA™.

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.

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $89,300.00 - $222,500.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.

Job details

Seniority
Not listed
Function
BD&L & Strategic Planning
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
New York, United States
Employment type
Full time

How this role compares

Computed from every other active BD&L & Strategic Planning role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 381 comparable BD&L & Strategic Planning roles across 85 biopharma companies.

381Comparable roles tracked
346Currently active
85Companies hiring similar roles
39Countries represented

Salary context

100 of 381 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function. This posting doesn't list a seniority level, so peers aren't narrowed by seniority either -- the range below may span more levels than usual.

This roleSubject $89,300/yr – $222,500/yr
Peer group range $75,510 – $380,750 (median $206,975)

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 381 comparable roles

United States179
China52
Germany15
India14
United Kingdom14
Japan13

+ 33 more countries

Seniority mix

285 of 381 peers have a known seniority level

Director85
Manager83
Associate Director45
Senior Director27
Intern/Fellow/Postdoc17
Senior11
Principal7
Associate5
Executive/VP5

Therapeutic area mix

49 of 381 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Oncology21
Immunology10
Neuroscience6
Dermatology & Aesthetics5
Respiratory2
Cardiovascular / CVRM2
Rare Disease1
Vaccines & Infectious Disease1
Ophthalmology1

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