Engagement Manager - life sciences industry

Responsibility As an Engagement Manager, you will be responsible for managing or leading multiple consulting projects and ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery for clients in the pharmaceutical or related industries by:

• Managing project teams including both internal and external resources in the design, development and delivery of client deliverables
• Leveraging business experience and acumen in identifying strategic alternatives and project approach to client questions
• Serving as key point of contact with client
• Providing follow-up with client after project deliverable has been completed to ensure client satisfaction.
• Ensuring clear communication throughout projects and within the team
• Supporting the development of intellectual property for use on future engagements
• Managing the process of proposal preparation and/or modifications including overall bid integrity
• Developing and/or elevating new business opportunities through the identification of follow-on work and new leads.
• Developing broader and deeper knowledge of consulting methodologies and pharmaceutical market through on the job experience and training
• Providing direction, advice and intellectual leadership to clients and delivery teams. Direct consulting teams through consistent participation in team meetings
• Providing input to, and ensuring the development of, client reports and presentations and delivery of all or significant portions of findings to client
• Sharing subject matter expertise with others to elevate our capabilities to deliver world-class solutions for clients
• Leading ad hoc work streams on critical people-related issues such as recruitment, learning and development
• Serving as a coach to other junior staff

Skills & Experience

• Demonstrable analytical, interpretative and problem-solving skills
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills including presentations, chairing meetings, workshop facilitation, business and report writing
• Strong capability in managing large and/or multiple projects and juggling priorities so that deadlines are met while retaining consistently high quality outcomes
• Experience working in sizable/ multi-disciplined teams and leading staff
• Experience in developing credible relationships with senior level managers and executives in the pharmaceutical/healthcare industry
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with others in and across the organization to accomplish team goals
• Ability to contribute to business development through the identification of leads, development of proposals etc
• Knowledge of key issues and current developments in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries
• Knowledge of consulting methodologies, tools and techniques

Qualifications & Other Requirements In addition to the skills and experience above, candidates interested in joining the Consulting team as an Engagement Manager should have:

• A strong academic track record including minimum Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and a relevant graduate qualification and 8-10 years professional experience in consulting, pharmaceutical and/or healthcare industry with evidence of career progression
• Demonstrable experience in and commitment to the life sciences and/or healthcare industries
• A track record of project leadership and people management
• Fluency in English (spoken and written) , Arabic is a plus.
• A willingness and ability to travel in the Middle East
• Right to live and work in the recruiting country

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