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IQVIA

Runs drug trials and sells health data to pharma

Analyst/ Associate Consultant - Strategy Consulting

Strategy & Management ConsultingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeKuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in life sciences or economics/business, with a keen interest in life sciences or healthcare consulting.
  • At least 1 year of experience at a Tier 1 consulting firm or 2 years at a Tier 2 consulting firm; alternatively, at least 4 years of non-consulting experience in relevant industries, or an MBA/Master’s graduate with at least 2 years of relevant industry experience.
  • A PhD graduate may qualify with no industry or consulting experience if they have at least 3 publications or 1 high-impact-factor publication.
  • Demonstrable analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of key issues and current developments in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries.
  • Knowledge of consulting methodologies, tools, and techniques.
  • Willingness and ability to travel for work.

Responsibilities

  • Support the design, development, and delivery of consulting projects or components of larger, complex projects.
  • Conduct market research to understand business needs and identify gaps and opportunities for clients.
  • Manage internal and external cross-functional stakeholders to support project delivery.
  • Leverage internal and external subject-matter expertise to identify potential solutions to client issues.
  • Work with a team to create reports, presentations, and workshops under the guidance of practice leaders.
  • Develop broad knowledge of related consulting methodologies and pharmaceutical market thought leadership through consulting engagements and formal and informal learning opportunities.
  • Work independently and as part of a high-performing team.
  • Attend and support client meetings, and present confidently.

Desired Qualifications

  • Relevant internship or work experience is preferred.
  • Experience in the consulting, pharmaceutical, or healthcare industry is highly advantageous.
  • Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with others across the organization to accomplish team goals.
  • Adaptability and the ability to learn quickly and apply new knowledge.

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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