Intern – EMEA Life Sciences, Strategy Consulting
IQVIA™ is The Human Data Science Company™, combining data, technology, advanced analytics, and human expertise to help healthcare clients improve outcomes for patients. Our solutions support better decision-making across the healthcare ecosystem and drive meaningful progress in life sciences.
Commercial Solutions Excellence Centres (CSEC)
CSEC is a global function that centralizes service delivery across IQVIA’s core commercial offerings. It brings together global and regional teams to deliver scale, quality, efficiency, and innovation. By combining diverse talent with automation and AI, CSEC accelerates commercial excellence worldwide, working closely with global functions and regional business units to continuously improve delivery performance.
Advisory Services
Advisory Services is IQVIA’s global consulting engine and a leading advisor to life sciences and healthcare clients. We support global and regional headquarters across the full product lifecycle, addressing complex commercial and access challenges. Our work spans brand and go-to-market strategy, pricing and market access, portfolio and asset strategy, launch excellence, commercial model design, digital health optimization, and omnichannel engagement.
We are a highly international team with a truly global way of working. Our culture emphasizes collaboration, analytical rigor, continuous learning, and practical impact. We leverage modern tools, standardized ways of working, and increasing use of automation and AI so our teams can focus on delivering meaningful outcomes for clients.
Joining Advisory Services offers a rewarding career in life sciences consulting, with exposure to diverse therapy areas, geographies, and business challenges. Team members collaborate with leading experts in pharma and healthcare, benefit from continuous learning, and contribute to innovative thinking shaping the future of healthcare.
The Role
In this fast-paced 6-month internship, you’ll support the design, development, and delivery of exciting and complex consulting projects for some of the world’s best-known organisations. By translating data into meaningful information and communicating your recommendations, you’ll gain valuable insights and start your career with a boost.
What You’ll Be Doing
Contributing to and making recommendations in brainstorming sessions to develop project methodologyConducting independent desk research to a brief using internal and external sourcesTaking responsibility for creating client deliverables such as sections of reports and presentations, under supervisionSupporting thought leadership which could serve as the basis for your thesisAcquiring deep knowledge of IQVIA data sources and acting as an advisor to other members of the consulting teamProactively developing knowledge of the healthcare industry and consulting methodologiesWho You Are?
A strong life science, economics, or business academic in your final year of study that can commit to a full-time, 6-month internshipAn interest, track record or exposure to extra-curricular activities in consulting or similarCommitted to providing high-quality work with an interest in rapid learning and skill developmentProven analytical, interpretative and problem-solving skillsGood commercial awareness/business judgement and an interest in the healthcare industryExcellent IT literacy e.g. Word, PowerPoint, ExcelSome understanding of project management with proven time management and personal organisational skillsAttention to detail and ability to deliver high quality work within timelineA self-starter who thrives in a client-focused, international team environmentIn addition to the skills and experience above:
A strong academic track recordExcellent conversational and business English (written and oral); additional languages an advantageThe right to work in the country you are applying for without sponsorshipCommitment to a 6-month internship full timeIdeally studying a Life Sciences or Business related degree (this is not mandatory)Must be in final year of studyImportant information:
Location: London or ParisRight to work in the country of application (we do no sponsor visas)What can you expect from our process:
Step one: Starts with your applicationStep two: Online test (business analysis and data interpretation) + short virtual recording assessmentStep three: Interview with our Talent Acquisition PrincipalStep four: Interview with the business1st Round Fit interview and mini case study2nd Round Case Study3rd Round Competency InterviewStep five: FeedbackWe know that meaningful results require not only the right approach but also the right people. Regardless of your role, we invite you to reimagine healthcare with us. You will have the opportunity to play an important part in helping our clients drive healthcare forward.
Whatever your career goals, we are here to ensure you get there!
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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
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