Strategy Consulting Associate (Summer 2026 Cohort)

About the role

IQVIA Strategy Consulting is a global leader in providing consulting services to the biopharmaceutical industry. Our teams offer deep expertise and unique methodologies to inform decisions about optimizing a treatment’s potential, covering various aspects such as trial design, reimbursement submissions, and life cycle management. We advise clients on a variety of business issues including product portfolio strategy, commercial model design and optimization, pricing and market access strategy, therapy area and brand strategy, and launch strategy and planning.

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 & Experience

• 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)

Qualifications & Requirements

• A 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)
• A 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

Pay

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $60,000.00 - $150,000.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time).

Benefits

IQVIA offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees' health, financial security, and overall well-being. This includes:

• Health insurance options
• Retirement savings plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance programs
• Wellness programs

Location

You’ll split your time between home and the office, giving you the flexibility to focus where you work best while still building strong in-person connections with your team. This model combines the autonomy of remote work with the collaboration, energy and resources of an office environment.

Culture

IQVIA is committed to creating a culture where people are empowered with better data, smarter technology, and deeper expertise to change what’s possible for patients. Across every team and every corner of the globe, you’ll find colleagues who genuinely care—about the mission and about each other. That’s what makes this a place where people tend to stay, grow, and do the best work of their careers.