Manager / Associate Principal - Financial Institutions Consulting - Europe

Manager / Associate Principal - Financial Institutions Consulting - Europe

Paris, France | Full time | Hybrid | R

IQVIA’s Financial Institutions Consulting (FIC) team advises investors (private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, etc.) on biopharma and life sciences investments, including commercial due diligence, asset and target screening, portfolio company growth strategy and exit/divestment strategy.

Successful candidates will engage with clients on high‑profile investment decisions across a variety of industry‑shaping transaction situations, business models, and strategic issues. We operate in a multicultural, collaborative and fast‑paced work environment, rich in development and growth.

Role & Responsibilities

As a Manager within IQVIA’s FIC team, you will manage projects primarily in due diligence (buy‑ and sell‑side), asset/portfolio/company valuation, asset screening, and growth strategy.

• Leverage consulting and transaction advisory experience, IQVIA information and expertise, and methodological know‑how to manage projects that address client / business questions.
• Diagnose and understand complex strategic issues / diligence questions and structure project approach and team setup to address engagement objectives.
• Manage project teams on a day‑to‑day basis through guiding research approaches, the design, development and delivery of client reports and presentations, and QC of deliverables.
• Serve as day‑to‑day point of contact with clients during project delivery – including presenting / communicating key project insights and recommendations – ensuring engagement satisfaction and supporting long‑term enhancement of client relationships.
• Contribute to overall FIC team capabilities, including the development of intellectual property, marketing materials, training, recruitment and go‑to‑market approach.
• Support Principals with business development, including proposal development and presentations.
• Serve as development lead of 3‑4 team members, alongside supporting broader team development.

About You

• Minimum of 5‑6 years professional experience in strategy consulting, M&A/BD&L roles or within a financial institution (e.g., private equity, venture capital).
• Experience advising clients on commercial issues in the biopharma / life sciences industry and/or financial investors, including exposure to projects related to transactions / investments (due diligence, valuation, asset identification, growth strategy, forecasting).
• Project management experience in relevant domains, including managing large, multi‑disciplined teams while maintaining high‑quality delivery. Demonstrated skills including project planning, workstream oversight, presentation/report development, quality control and client engagement.
• Strong quantitative / analytical and qualitative research experience, supported by a problem‑solving mentality, keen eye for detail and critical thinking. Comfortable interpreting commercial / financial trends and results, with ability to guide teams to design and execute research and analysis and translate outputs into strategic implications for investors.
• Well‑developed written and verbal communication skills including presentations, chairing meetings / Q&A sessions and report writing.
• Knowledge of key issues and current developments in the biopharma / life sciences industry.
• Evidence of career progression in consulting and/or transaction advisory roles.

Additional Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. MBA not required but a plus.
• A track record of leadership and people development.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written).
• A willingness and ability to travel (where required).
• Right to live and work in the recruiting country.

Where You'll Work

Hybrid – you’ll split your time between home and the office, giving you flexibility to focus where you work best while still building strong in‑person connections with your team. This model combines the autonomy of remote work with the collaboration, energy and resources of an office environment.