Strategy Consulting Associate (Summer 2026 Cohort) at IQVIA

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Internship, Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Biopharmaceutical, HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

  • Strong academic track record (GPA of 3.5/4.0 or greater preferred)
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (including but not limited to physical or life sciences, business, economics, engineering, statistics, applied mathematics, public health or relevant fields)
  • Solid track record of extra-curricular achievement and leadership
  • Excellent conversational and business English (written and oral); additional languages a plus
  • Knowledge of US and global health systems a plus
  • Proven analytical and problem-solving skills; critical thinking
  • Strong interpersonal and rapport building skills
  • Sound commercial awareness/business judgment and a keen interest in the life sciences
  • Demonstrated project management, time management and organizational skills
  • Attention to detail and ability to deliver high quality work within timeline
  • A self-starter who thrives in a client-focused, global team environment
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to internal brainstorming sessions to develop project methodology and recommendations
  • Conduct primary and secondary research to inform client solutions, leveraging IQVIA’s proprietary tools and databases as necessary
  • Perform quantitative and qualitative analyses to inform strategic recommendations; exercise informed judgment in identifying the approach to addressing key business questions
  • Interview senior leaders and executives on the client team or external stakeholders (e.g. physicians, health insurers, thought leaders, and patients)
  • Contribute to the preparation, execution, and follow up of client workshops
  • Take ownership for the development of reports, presentations and other client deliverables, under the guidance of more senior team members
  • Present to client audiences via teleconference or in face-to-face meetings at the client site
  • Cultivate professional relationships with members of the client team
  • Acquire deep knowledge of IQVIA data sources and tools
  • Proactively develop knowledge of the healthcare industry and consulting methodologies
  • Assist in proposal development and thought leadership activities

Skills

strategy consulting
primary research
secondary research
quantitative analysis
qualitative analysis
stakeholder interviews
client workshops
report development
biopharmaceutical strategy
market access strategy

IQVIA

Advanced analytics and clinical research services

About IQVIA

IQVIA provides advanced analytics, technology solutions, and clinical research services specifically for the life sciences industry. Their services utilize extensive data resources and technology to create connections within healthcare, allowing clients to gain insights that help speed up the development and marketing of new medical treatments. This process is facilitated by their IQVIA Connected Intelligence™ system, which offers quick and flexible insights. IQVIA stands out from competitors by focusing on patient privacy, employing various technologies to protect individual data. The company's goal is to enhance healthcare outcomes by supporting biotech, pharmaceutical, and medical device companies, as well as researchers and government agencies, in understanding diseases and advancing medical science.

Durham, North CarolinaHeadquarters
1998Year Founded
$3,526MTotal Funding
POST_IPO_EQUITYCompany Stage
Cybersecurity, Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Rapid advancement of cancer vaccines may disrupt traditional clinical research models.
Proliferation of disparate technological solutions causes technology overload in clinical trials.
Generative AI technologies face challenges in adoption due to data privacy concerns.

Differentiation

IQVIA leverages advanced analytics and big data for life sciences solutions.
The company offers privacy-enhancing technologies to protect individual patient data.
IQVIA's AI Assistant provides rapid, actionable insights for healthcare and life sciences.

Upsides

Increased adoption of decentralized clinical trials enhances patient-centric study designs.
AI-driven drug discovery accelerates identification of potential drug candidates.
Expansion of telemedicine facilitates remote patient monitoring and data collection.

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