Principal Consultant, Financial Institutions – Life Sciences Focus

IQVIA

. Lead client/project delivery, business development, and firm/operational leadership within IQVIA Financial Institutions Consulting .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeNew York City • California • United StatesLead💰 $143,800 - $400,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in strategy consulting and business development within the Life Sciences and financial sectors, with a strong focus on client relationship management, due diligence, and transaction advisory. Proven ability to lead teams, mentor junior members, and deliver high-quality client engagements while identifying new revenue opportunities.

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Strategy ConsultingClient Relationship ManagementBusiness DevelopmentDue DiligenceTransaction Advisory

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Hard Skills

M&ACommercial Due DiligenceValuationIntegration StrategyFinancial Statements AnalysisCorporate FinanceP&L ManagementBalance Sheet ManagementCash Flow ManagementConsulting Methodologies

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringClient EngagementCommunicationTeam Development

Industry Keywords

Private EquityVenture CapitalHedge FundEmerging BiopharmaPharmaceutical SectorHealthcare SectorInvestor ConferencesThought LeadershipProposal DevelopmentPerformance Reviews

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead client/project delivery, business development, and firm/operational leadership within IQVIA Financial Institutions Consulting
Develop and deliver value-added strategies addressing complex client issues
Create and elevate new business opportunities and identify revenue opportunities with existing and new clients
Cultivate relationships across Private Equity, Venture Capital, Hedge Fund, and Emerging Biopharma communities
Participate in proposal development and pre-sales meetings
Own client engagements and ensure client satisfaction and high-quality delivery
Follow up with clients after project completion
Provide direction, advice, and intellectual leadership to clients and delivery teams
Guide development of client reports and presentations
Deliver insights and findings to clients
Monitor industry, competitive, and competitor trends to identify business challenges and opportunities
Promote IQVIA FIC thought leadership and service offerings through speaking engagements, client meetings, and publications
Attend investor conferences to cultivate and follow up with clients
Mentor junior team members and serve as Designated Lead for performance reviews

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree is required; advanced degree highly preferred
11+ years’ experience in strategy consulting, Life Sciences corporate development, or within a financial institution (Private Equity, Venture Capital, Hedge Fund) focused on M&A, commercial due diligence, landscape PoVs, deal advisory, and integration strategy within the pharmaceutical and/or healthcare sector
Evidence of career progression in consulting and/or transaction advisory roles
Knowledge of consulting methodologies, tools, and techniques
Experience owning exceptional client relationship management and delivery with financial investors in healthcare/life sciences and Biopharma
Proven ability to identify new revenue opportunities with existing clients
Team development and management experience
Proven success in business development and selling complex strategy and operations engagements
Pharmaceutical/Life Sciences strategy experience, including selling due diligence, valuation, and strategy work
Senior-level solution selling and ability to build relationships, identify client pain points, and develop custom solutions at CEO/COO/CFO level
Comprehensive knowledge in strategy, due diligence, and transaction advisory solutions
Global and US Private Equity/VC network knowledge
Understanding of financial statements and corporate finance, including P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow management
Located near and able to work in either NYC, Boston, or San Francisco

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and welfare benefits
Incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered