Manager – R&D Transformation Consulting (EU-Wide)

OverviewIQVIA™ is The Human Data Science Company™, focused on using data and science to help healthcare clients find better solutions for their patients. IQVIA offers a broad range of solutions that harness advances in healthcare information, technology, analytics and human ingenuity to drive healthcare forward.The teamThe R&D Transformation consulting team is a small strategy consulting team that is part of the broader IQVIA real world and commercial services business. We deliver business consulting projects to the R&D functions in our pharmaceutical and healthcare clients with a particular focus on the clinical development space. Our projects focus on transforming performance in R&D through functional strategy, organisational and operational strategy, outsourcing strategy, process optimization, change management, digital implementation support and similar.We have direct access to the world’s most comprehensive medical data and information and work alongside our regional and global team of commercial consulting colleagues who also deliver projects in the areas of value and access, commercial strategy, portfolio analysis and M&A due diligence as well as our teams in the clinical outsourcing and technology businesses.Role & ResponsibilitiesAs a Manager here at IQVIA, you will be responsible for managing or leading multiple consulting projects and ensuring on time and on-budget delivery for clients in the life sciences industries byManaging project teams including both internal and external resources in the design, development and delivery of client deliverablesLeveraging business experience and acumen in identifying strategic alternatives and project approach to client questionsServing as key point of contact with clientProviding follow-up with client after project deliverable has been completed to ensure client satisfactionEnsuring clear communication throughout projects and within the teamSupporting the development of intellectual property for use on future engagementsDeveloping broader and deeper knowledge of consulting methodologies and pharmaceutical market through on the job experience and trainingProviding direction, advice and intellectual leadership to clients and delivery teams. Direct consulting teams through consistent participation in team meetingsProviding high level input to, and ensures the development of, client reports and presentations and delivery of all or significant portions of findings to clientSharing subject matter expertise with others to elevate our capabilities to deliver world-class solutions for clientsLeading ad hoc work streams on critical people-related issues such as recruitment, learning and developmentDesired Skills & ExperienceCandidates interested in joining our R&D consulting Group as a Manager should have:4-5 years professional experience in consulting within the pharmaceutical and/or healthcare industry with evidence of career progressionExperience delivering on life science R&D strategy and implementation projectsDemonstrable analytical, interpretative and problem-solving skillsMinimum of 3-5 years project management experience focused on multinational strategic consulting projectsWell-developed written and verbal communication skills including presentations, chairing meetings, workshop facilitation, business and report writingStrong capability in managing large and/or multiple projects and juggling priorities so that deadlines are met while retaining consistently high-quality outcomesExperience working in sizable/ multi-disciplined teams and leading staffExperience in developing credible relationships with senior level managers and executives in the pharmaceutical/healthcare industryExcellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with others in and across the organization to accomplish team goalsAbility to contribute to business development through the identification of leads, development of proposals etc.Knowledge of key issues and current developments in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industriesKnowledge of consulting methodologies, tools and techniquesBenefitsWe work hard to prioritise the things that matter most to you. Visit our benefits page for information on everything from perks to well-being initiatives and career enhancement.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. Learn more at