Desk Research Senior Consultant

Posted:
12/1/2025, 2:54:21 PM

Location(s):
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India ⋅ Karnataka, India

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Consulting

Responsible for leading multiple projects for pharma and life sciences clients, managing project teams, and driving strategic outcomes. The role combines desk research and analytical expertise with client engagement, offering development, and thought leadership. As a senior consultant, you will leverage diverse approaches, including Generative AI, to deliver high-quality insights across market assessment, competitive analysis, digital health strategy, epidemiology, and portfolio planning. Additionally, the role involves direct client management, stakeholder coordination, and continuous process improvement to ensure impactful and innovative solutions
Core Responsibilities

Lead and oversee multiple projects for pharma and life sciences clients, ensuring timely delivery and exceptional quality across engagements

Conduct in-depth desk research to develop a comprehensive understanding of target markets, companies, or opportunities
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Gather information through secondary research and IQVIA data sources based on client-specific requirements

Integrate desk research findings with IQVIA data and PMR to create a holistic, actionable deliverable for clients

Lead strategic projects for pharma and life sciences companies, including EBPs, covering:
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Opportunity assessment
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Disease and market landscape analysis
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Competitive intelligence
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Analog benchmarking
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Digital roadmap development
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Market sizing
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Brand and portfolio strategy

Ensure high-quality outputs; proactively identify risks/issues and escalate as needed
Project and Team Management

Function as overall project lead, managing multiple accounts and serving as the primary point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders

Collaborate with team members to meet project timelines and deliver high-quality outputs

Build and maintain strong client/stakeholder relationships

Manage and mentor project teams, fostering collaboration and professional growth
Other Responsibilities

Support business development through proposal creation and contribute to offering development and thought leadership initiatives

Drive quality and process improvements across projects by leveraging AI tools and automation for efficiency and innovation; Actively engage in new concepts, products, and innovations within the team

Design and deliver internal skill-based training sessions to build organizational capability
Education, Experience & Specialized Knowledge Required:
Additional Requirements:

Graduate or Postgraduate degree in Life Sciences from a recognized premier institute

8-12 years’ experience in Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Consulting, or Professional Services Outsourcing organizations

Strong analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, and presentation skills

Prior experience in Primary Intelligence is preferred, but not mandatory

Experience with Power BI and Python is a plus, but not mandatory

Experience with IQVIA datasets is preferred, but not mandatory

Ability to synthesize qualitative and quantitative data with strong analytical and structured thinking skills to generate actionable insights

Expertise in designing project methodologies, leveraging cross-IQVIA resources, and extracting key learnings aligned with client objectives

Skilled in managing client expectations and communications independently

Strong interpersonal skills to engage across organizational levels and build collaborative relationships.

Excellent communication and presentation skills, including PowerPoint, for global stakeholder interactions

Ability to conceptualize innovative research ideas and translate them into actionable plans

Highly detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and adaptable under pressure to deliver high-quality work

Self-motivated with strong work ethics; proactive in identifying issues and delivering impactful solutions

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