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IQVIA

Runs drug trials and sells health data to pharma

Onsite Deployment Unit Consultant

Strategy & Management ConsultingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timePorto Salvo, PortugalNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Experience in consulting, forecasting, analytics, market research, commercial excellence, business intelligence, finance, life sciences, or a related field.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Experience working with quantitative data and translating findings into business implications.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills and an interest in client-facing work.
  • Strong project management and prioritization capabilities.
  • Fluent written and spoken English.
  • Willingness to travel at short notice.

Responsibilities

  • Own and manage commercial forecasting models and forecast processes for pharmaceutical products and portfolios.
  • Review forecast assumptions and identify key business drivers, risks, and opportunities.
  • Conduct scenario analysis and sensitivity modelling to support strategic decision-making.
  • Partner with commercial, finance, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure forecast alignment and consistency.
  • Facilitate forecast review discussions and support decision-making forums.
  • Translate complex quantitative analyses into actionable recommendations for business leaders.
  • Develop client-ready presentations and communicate forecasting outputs, assumptions, and implications effectively.
  • Act as an embedded consultant within client organizations, building trusted relationships and providing ongoing strategic support.
  • Support planning cycles and business reviews through data-driven insights and forecasting expertise.
  • Manage multiple projects and priorities while ensuring high-quality deliverables and stakeholder satisfaction.
  • Develop and maintain forecasting models for in-line and pipeline pharmaceutical products.
  • Analyze market, epidemiology, patient, treatment, and commercial data to assess business opportunities and risks.
  • Design forecasting methodologies and assumptions using both primary and secondary research.
  • Support product launch planning, portfolio strategy, demand forecasting, and long-term business planning.
  • Conduct quantitative analyses and transform complex datasets into meaningful business insights.
  • Identify trends, market dynamics, and growth opportunities to support client decision-making.
  • Work directly with client stakeholders to understand business challenges and objectives.
  • Present analytical findings and recommendations clearly and compellingly.
  • Facilitate discussions around strategic implications and business scenarios.
  • Translate technical analyses into actionable recommendations that drive client outcomes.
  • Build trusted client relationships through high-quality project delivery and proactive communication.
  • Support proposal development and client pitches.
  • Contribute to identifying opportunities to expand existing client engagements.
  • Participate in thought leadership initiatives and the development of innovative analytical solutions.
  • Collaborate with senior team members to drive growth across strategic client accounts.

Desired Qualifications

  • Additional European languages.
  • Pharmaceutical, healthcare, biotechnology, or life sciences industry experience.
  • Forecasting and market modelling experience.
  • Commercial strategy, launch planning, portfolio management, or business planning exposure.
  • Experience supporting business development activities or proposal development.
  • Advanced Excel skills.
  • Strong PowerPoint capabilities.
  • Experience with forecasting, financial modelling, business intelligence, or analytical tools.
  • Knowledge of Power BI, SQL, Python, Tableau, or similar tools.

About the Company

IQVIA

Runs drug trials and sells health data to pharma

IQVIA runs clinical trials for drug, biotech and medical device companies and sells them the health data, software and analytics they use to develop and market treatments. Its research arm designs studies, recruits trial sites and patients, and manages trials through to regulatory filing. Its commercial arm sells market data, consulting and software that pharma sales and marketing teams use to plan product launches. Clients pay through multi-year service contracts and data and software subscriptions. IQVIA was formed in 2016 when clinical research firm Quintiles merged with health data company IMS Health, and it is based in Durham, North Carolina.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Durham, NC
Founded
1998

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