Consultant, Advisory Services

IQVIA

San Francisco, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$89,300–$222,500 Per Year
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Biology, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Budgeting, Business Development, Clinical Research, Coaching, Communication Skills, Consulting, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, English Language, Healthcare, Industry/Trade Analysis, Intellectual Property Development, Investment Strategy, Leadership, Management Consulting, Medical Treatment, Mentoring, Multitasking, Patient Care, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project/Program Management, Proposal Development, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Resolve Customer Issues, Sales Presentation, Sales Prospecting, Strategic Planning, Talent Management, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
San Francisco, CA
POSTED
2 days ago

Location: Hybrid (Boston, New York, or San Francisco)-50% in office

Eligibility: Candidates must reside in the same country where the role is located

Team Overview

IQVIA Advisory Services is a cornerstone of IQVIA, deliveringhigh‑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.

  • Ability to work a hybrid work schedule with 50% of your time spent in your local office of Boston, New York, or San Francisco.

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

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.

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.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create connections that accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments. Everything we do is part of a journey to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide.

To get there, we seek out diverse talent with curious minds and a relentless commitment to innovation and impact. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of helping customers improve the lives of patients everywhere. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.

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About the Company

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IQVIA

IQVIA™ is The Human Data Science Company™, focused on using data and science to help healthcare clients find better solutions for their patients. Formed through the merger of IMS Health and Quintiles, IQVIA offers a broad range of solutions that harness advances in healthcare information, technology, analytics and human ingenuity to drive healthcare forward. Healthcare is an industry designed to help humans. As a global community, we continuously invest and commit to advancing human health. To deliver value and real outcomes. To rise to the challenge to find the next breakthrough by making the most of increasingly limited resources. We are inspired by the potential and propelled by the possibilities. We share the vision to drive healthcare forward. To see how we can help accelerate progress and achievements. Others are developing these medical breakthroughs. We do our part by using breakthroughs in insights, technology and human intelligence to reimagine and deliver ways to help make them a reality. It’s bigger than better clinical trials. Or advances in technologies and analytics. Or faster insights. It’s about exploring a new path to better health outcomes via Human Data Science. It’s about harnessing the power of the IQVIA CORE™ to channel the insights, commercial and scientific depth, and executional expertise that drive maximum value for our customers. Motivated by the industry we help, we’re committed to providing solutions that enable life sciences companies to innovate with confidence, maximize opportunities, and, ultimately, drive human health outcomes forward.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1982
WEBSITE
https://www.iqvia.com/