Consulting Services is the world's leading, specialised advisor on critical business issues in the life sciences. We are the global strategy arm of IQVIA, our team offers end-to-end management consulting in key issue areas that include: therapy area, brand strategy, portfolio analysis, launch excellence, pricing & market access, and commercial model design, digital health and optimisation. It is our passion to apply creative research solutions to dynamic healthcare challenges.
As an Intern with IQVIA Consulting Services not only will you gain invaluable insight into strategy consulting in the life sciences industry, you will also be supporting the design, development and delivery of exciting and complex consulting projects for some of the most well-known organisations in the world. By translating data into meaningful insights and communicating recommendations to key decision makers you will help create change in the world of Life Sciences.
Key responsibilities
- Contributing to internal brainstorming sessions to develop project methodology and recommendations
- Conducting independent desk research to a specific brief using internal and external sources
- Performing quantitative analysis s to aid development of recommendations; exercise informed business judgment in identifying the approach to the question
- Taking responsibility for creating sections of reports, presentations and other client deliverables, under supervision
- Building professional relationships with senior members of the client team
- Support thought leadership which could serve as the basis for your thesis
- Acquiring deep knowledge of IQVIA data sources, acting as an advisor to other members of the consulting team
- Proactively developing knowledge of the healthcare industry and consulting methodologies
About you
- Proven analytical, interpretative and problem-solving skills
- Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills and an ability to build credibility with external and internal contacts
- Good commercial awareness/business judgement and an interest in the healthcare industry
- Excellent IT literacy e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel
- Some understanding of project management with proven time management and personal organisational skills
- Attention to detail and ability to deliver high quality work within timeline
- A keenness to learn and commitment to a rapid development curve
- A self-starter who thrives in a client-focused, international team environment
In addition to the skills and experience above:
- A strong academic track record
- Excellent conversational and business English (written and oral); additional languages an advantage
- The right to work in the UK without sponsorship
- Ideally studying a Life Sciences or Business related degree (this is not mandatory)
- Must be in final year of study
IQVIA is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions and clinical research services to the life sciences industry. We believe in pushing the boundaries of human science and data science to make the biggest impact possible – to help our customers create a healthier world.