Associate Principal – Financial Institutions Consulting (M&A Advisory) – Europe
Job Description
Job title: Associate Principal – Financial Institutions Consulting (M&A Advisory) – 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 an Associate Principal within IQVIA’s FIC team, you will be responsible for driving concurrent 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, methodological know-how and client engagement to oversee projects that address client / business questions.
- Diagnose and understand complex strategic issues / diligence questions and engage with client stakeholders and internal teams to design project approaches to address engagement objectives
- Guide multiple project teams on a day-to-day basis through providing methodological oversight and critical thinking to research approaches, the design, development and delivery of client reports and presentations and QC of deliverables
- Serve as thought partner and point of contact with clients during project delivery – including presenting / communicating key project insights and recommendations – 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 go-to-market approach
- Support Principals with business development, including proposal design, presentations and driving account development
- Serve as development lead of 4-5 team members, alongside supporting broader team development
About You
Candidates interested in joining IQVIA FIC as a Manager should have:
- Minimum of 8-10 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 and acting as a thought partner 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 leading teams and driving critical thinking and project delivery excellence in relevant domains, including overseeing concurrent large, multi-disciplined teams while maintaining high quality delivery. Demonstrated skills including project design, workstream oversight, presentation/report development, quality control and client engagement
- Strong critical thinking and problem solving mentality, supported by quantitative / analytical and qualitative research experience and a keen eye for detail. Comfortable interpreting commercial / financial trends and results, with ability to guide teams to design and execute research and analysis and translate outputs into strategic implications for investors
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills including presentations, chairing meetings / Q&A sessions 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, an Associate Principal should have:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. MBA not required but a plus
- A track record of leadership and people development
- 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
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Location: London
