Consultant – Financial Institutions Consulting – Europe

Consulting & Corporate
January 6, 2024

Job Description


Job title: Consultant – Financial Institutions Consulting – Europe

Company: IQVIA

Job description: Overview

IQVIA’s Financial Institutions Consulting (FIC) team advises investors (e.g. private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, etc) on biopharma and life sciences investments, including commercial due diligence, asset and target screening, portfolio company growth strategy and exit/divestment strategy.

Successful candidates will have the opportunity to engage with clients on high-profile investment decisions across a variety of industry-shaping transaction situations, business models and strategic issues. We operate in a multi-cultural, collaborative and fast-paced work environment, that is rich in development and growth.

Role & Responsibilities

As a Consultant within IQVIA’s FIC team, you will be responsible for delivering projects primarily in the areas of due diligence (buy- and sell-side), asset/portfolio/company valuation, asset screening and growth strategy

  • Leverage consulting and transaction advisory experience, IQVIA information and expertise, and methodological know-how to deliver discrete workstreams / modules that address client / business questions.
  • Solve complex strategic issues / diligence questions through a structured and evidence-driven approach, either independently or overseeing workstream team members
  • Drive development of high-quality deliverables on a day-to-day basis, leveraging primary and secondary research approaches, including analytical and qualitative insights to address key issues
  • Serve as a core team member and workstream lead, including responsibility for presenting / communicating key project insights and recommendations to project management / leadership – ensuring engagement satisfaction and supporting long-term enhancement of client relationships
  • Contribute to overall FIC team capabilities, including (but not limited to) the development of intellectual property, marketing materials, training, recruitment and proposal development

About You

Candidates interested in joining IQVIA FIC as a Consultant should have:

  • Minimum of 3-4 years professional experience in strategy consulting, M&A/BD&L roles or within a financial institution (e.g. private equity, venture capital).
  • Experience advising clients on commercial issues in the biopharma / life sciences industry and/or financial investors, including exposure to projects related to transactions / investments (due diligence, valuation, asset identification, growth strategy, forecasting)
  • Experience working in multi-disciplined teams, including prior workstream oversight responsibilities
  • Strong quantitative / analytical and qualitative research skillsets, supported by a problem solving mentality, keen eye for detail and critical thinking. Ability to drive primary/secondary research and analysis to assess business performance and synthesise findings into client deliverables
  • Well-developed written and verbal communication skills including presentations and report writing
  • Knowledge of key issues and current developments in the biopharma / life sciences industry
  • Evidence of career progression in consulting and/or transaction advisory roles

In addition to the skills and experience above, a Consultant should have:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. MBA not required but a plus
  • Fluency in English (spoken and written)
  • A willingness and ability to travel (where required)
  • Right to live and work in the recruiting country

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

Expected salary:

Location: London

Job date: Thu, 04 Jan 2024 07:19:17 GMT

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