Associate Principal, Strategy Consulting

IQVIA – The Human Data Science Company – is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions and clinical research services to the life sciences and other healthcare industries dedicated to creating intelligent connections that deliver unique innovations and actionable insights. IQVIA also supports associations, institutions, payers and other healthcare stakeholders in achieving better healthcare outcomes.

IQVIA Consulting is the world's leading, specialized advisor on critical business issues in the life sciences. We are a leading provider of information, services and technology for the healthcare industry in 100+ countries around the world. We offer end-to-end management consulting in key issues areas that include: business unit, therapy area and brand strategy, portfolio strategy, launch strategy, pricing & market access studies and commercial model design and optimization.

We are looking for a talented and motivated candidate for an Associate Principal position to join our CIS cluster Consulting team based in Almaty, Kazakhstan.

The purpose of this role is to manage multiple consulting projects of varying complexity and ensure on-time and on-budget delivery for clients in the pharma/ life sciences field. The role will contribute to new business development, maintaining and strengthening client base and support the development of new offerings. The Associate Principal will also manage project teams where required.

This is a hybrid role, Almaty based with a regional scope.

Key accountabilities:

• Manages project teams including both internal and external resources in the design, development and delivery of client solutions.

• Leads teams to review and analyze client requirements or challenges and develops and costs associated proposals that ensure profitability and high client satisfaction with limited if any senior management input.

• Manages the process of proposal preparation and/or modifications including overall bid integrity.

• Develops project plan with timelines and deliverables and leads project to successful completion, on-time and on-budget, from start to finish with limited senior management guidance.

• Recommends improvements and alternative solutions to resolve problems.

• Serves as key point of contact with client.

• Provides high level input to, and ensures the development of, client reports and presentations and delivers all or significant portions of findings to client.

• Develops and/or elevates new business opportunities through the identification of follow-on work and new leads.

• Provides follow-up with client after project deliverable have been completed to ensure client satisfaction.

• Proactively continues to strengthen subject matter expertise through on the job experience, participation in conferences and symposiums and other forums for professional knowledge sharing (also as a speaker).

• Proactively mentors, coaches and shares subject matter expertise with others to elevate our capabilities to deliver world-class solutions for clients.

Key requirements:

• Master's Degree or above in business, economics or healthcare.

• Min. 7-8 years of related experience in a managerial role within strategy or management consulting.

• Knowledge of pharma, life sciences, consumer goods or retail industries will be an advantage.

• Demonstrates excellent project management and client influencing and relationship building skills.

• Works willingly and effectively with others in and across the organization to accomplish team goals.

• Experienced with developing consultative relationships with senior level managers and executives at clients.

• Ability to manage multiple projects, juggle priorities and deliver on tight deadlines.

• Knowledge of methodologies, tools and techniques related to functional area.

• Excellent presentation, communication and client influencing skills.

• Has established network and referral contacts.

• Possesses the necessary subject matter expertise and project management skills able to effectively manage projects.

• Languages: Fluency in Russian and English, in addition the knowledge of Kazakh will be desirable.   

Why Join Us?

• You will have a significant contribution to a growing and strategic market in the Eastern European region making a real impact and have great career progression prospects.

• You will be part of a global, publicly listed leader in the healthcare market.

• You will work with a modern data technology and consulting company.

• You will have a great exposure to a truly multicultural work environment with a rewarding career in life sciences consulting

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more