Senior Consultant – Real World Evidence & Medical Affairs

IQVIA

Location: Hybrid (Sydney and/or Melbourne)

Type: Permanent, Full-Time

IQVIA is seeking an experienced Senior Consultant to join our ANZ Real World Evidence (RWE) & Medical Affairs Consulting team. This is a pivotal role combining project leadership, client management, and business development, working with leading life sciences organisations to deliver impactful, evidence-based solutions.

As a Senior Consultant, you will take ownership of complex projects and client engagements, while guiding junior team members and contributing to the growth and evolution of our RWE and Medical Affairs capabilities across Australia and New Zealand.

Key Responsibilities

• Participates or leads teams in the design, development and delivery of consulting projects or components of larger, complex projects.
• Reviews and analyzes client requirements or problems and assists in the development of proposals of cost effective solutions that ensure profitability and high client satisfaction.
• Provides direction and guidance to Analysts, Consultants, and where relevant, to Statistical Services assigned to engagement.
• Develops detailed documentation and specifications.
• Performs qualitative and/or quantitative analyses to assist in the identification of client issues and the development of client specific solutions.
• Designs, structures and delivers client reports and presentations that are appropriate to the characteristics or needs of the audience.
• May deliver some findings to clients.
• Recommends improvements and alternative solutions to resolve problems.
• May identify new business opportunities of follow-on work and new leads at assigned client.
• Provides follow-up with client after project deliverable has been completed to ensure client satisfaction.
• Proactively develops broader and deeper knowledge of related consulting methodologies and life sciences market through on the job experience and participation in training opportunities. Begins to develop CoE specific subject matter expertise.
• When acting as Project Manager, proactively manages project timelines and manages day to day communication with the client and team members.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification preferred
• 5–8 years of experience in consulting, life sciences, healthcare, or a related field
• Strong project management skills, with experience leading multiple concurrent engagements
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence senior stakeholders
• Proven experience delivering client-focused, consultative solutions
• Strong understanding of consulting methodologies, tools, and frameworks
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and perform in a fast-paced environment
• Established professional network within the life sciences industry is advantageous
• Subject matter expertise in RWE, Medical Affairs, or a related domain highly regarded
• Full time permanency working rights in Australia

Why Join IQVIA?

• Play a key role in delivering high-impact projects across ANZ’s leading life sciences organisations
• Work in a collaborative, high-performing consulting environment
• Opportunity to lead, mentor, and shape the development of junior talent
• Contribute to the growth and innovation of RWE and Medical Affairs offerings
• Engage in both delivery and strategic business development activities

How to Apply

If you’re excited about this opportunity and meet the above criteria, we encourage you to apply with your current resume.

Successful candidates will be invited to complete an online assessment. Following this, you’ll be contacted by our ANZ Talent Acquisition team to discuss your application further.

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 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.