Consultant, Advisory Services
San Francisco, CA · HybridFull-time$60–274K/yrSeen 3mo agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago
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Job overview
The Consultant will manage or lead multiple consulting engagements for pharmaceutical and healthcare clients, ensuring high-quality, on-time, and on-budget delivery. The role includes client relationship management, project-team leadership, strategic analysis, and development of reports and presentations. Consultants also support business development and internal initiatives, and coach team members. The position is hybrid, with 50% of time spent in a local office in Boston, New York, or San Francisco.
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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
San Francisco, CA, United States of America
New York, NY, United States of America
Full time
R1536931
Location: Hybrid (Boston, New York, or San Francisco)-50% in office
Eligibility: Candidates must reside in the same country where the role is located
Team Overview
IQVIA Advisory Services is a cornerstone of IQVIA, delivering high‑impact strategic solutions to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and healthcare clients worldwide while serving as a key engine for internal talent development.
Our Strategy Consulting team supports clients with their most critical business decisions at the corporate, portfolio, and product levels. We combine deep industry expertise with advanced analytics, technology, and data assets to deliver insights that shape strategy, investment decisions, and long‑term value creation.
Role & Responsibilities
As a Consultant, you will manage or lead multiple consulting engagements and ensure high‑quality, on‑time, and on‑budget delivery for clients in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. Responsibilities include:
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Serving as a key point of contact for clients and building trusted relationships with stakeholders at multiple levels.
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Managing project teams through the design, development, and delivery of client work products.
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Providing strategic direction, problem‑solving expertise, and intellectual leadership to clients and internal teams.
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Executing rigorous research and analysis to develop clear actionable insights.
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Designing, structuring, and delivering high‑quality client reports and presentations.
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Identifying strategic alternatives and approaches to address complex client questions.
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Supporting follow‑on work and identifying new business opportunities.
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Contributing to the development of intellectual property and reusable assets for future engagements.
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Supporting proposal development and business development activities.
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Coaching and mentoring team members to support both project delivery and professional growth.
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Leading or contributing to internal initiatives related to recruiting, training, and team development.
About You
Successful candidates will bring a strong consulting foundation, industry knowledge, and leadership capability, including:
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Demonstrated experience in management consulting within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and/or healthcare industries, with evidence of career progression.
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Strong understanding of key industry dynamics, trends, and strategic challenges.
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Proven ability to manage multiple projects or complex workstreams simultaneously while maintaining high quality standards.
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Experience leading client discussions, presentations, and workshops.
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Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear strategic recommendations.
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A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively across teams and functions.
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Experience building relationships with senior managers and executives.
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Interest in contributing to business development and firm‑building activities.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred.
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5+ years of relevant professional experience; additional experience in consulting strongly preferred.
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Prior experience in the pharmaceutical, life sciences, or healthcare industries required.
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Project management experience strongly preferred.
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Demonstrated leadership and people development experience.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
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Adaptability, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to learn quickly.
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Willingness and ability to travel as required.
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Ability to work a hybrid work schedule with 50% of your time spent in your local office of Boston, New York, or San Francisco.
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 at https://jobs.iqvia.com
IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe
IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.
The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $60,000.00 - $273,800.00. 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). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create connections that accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments. Everything we do is part of a journey to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide.
To get there, we seek out diverse talent with curious minds and a relentless commitment to innovation and impact. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of helping customers improve the lives of patients everywhere. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.
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How this job compares
Set against the 3,034 open Management Consulting jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$60–274K/yr
- California median$130–294K/yr400 salary ranges
- US median$125–261K/yr2,858 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $167K, is 14% below the California median midpoint ($194K) — in the lowest quarter of Management Consulting salary ranges in California.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 412 open Management Consulting jobs in California and 3,034 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Management Consulting postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years at the median (2,965 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 1,671 of the 3,034 open Management Consulting jobs (55%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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