Consultant – Onsite Deployment Unit (ODU)

Oeiras, Portugal | Full time | Hybrid | R1566381

Join us on our exciting journey!

IQVIA™ is The Human Data Science Company™, focused on using data and science to help healthcare clients find better solutions for their patients. IQVIA offers a broad range of solutions that harness advances in healthcare information, technology, analytics and human ingenuity to drive healthcare forward.

As a Consultant within the Onsite Deployment Unit (ODU), you will act as a trusted business partner embedded within client teams, supporting commercial decision-making through robust forecasting, scenario planning, and strategic insight generation. You will work closely with commercial, finance, and brand stakeholders to develop and manage forecasts that drive critical business decisions within the pharmaceutical industry.

The Role

You will play a key role in the ownership, development, and maintenance of commercial forecasting models, helping clients understand performance drivers, assess future scenarios, and align business expectations across markets and functions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Owning and managing commercial forecasting models and forecast processes for pharmaceutical products and portfolios.
• Reviewing forecast assumptions and identifying key business drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Conducting scenario analysis and sensitivity modelling to support strategic decision-making.
• Partnering closely with commercial, finance, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure forecast alignment and consistency.
• Facilitating forecast review discussions and supporting decision-making forums.
• Translating complex quantitative analyses into actionable recommendations for business leaders.
• Developing client-ready presentations and communicating forecasting outputs, assumptions, and implications effectively.
• Acting as an embedded consultant within client organizations, building trusted relationships and providing ongoing strategic support.
• Supporting planning cycles and business reviews through data-driven insights and forecasting expertise.
• Managing multiple projects and priorities while ensuring high-quality deliverables and stakeholder satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead forecasting projects independently, with accountability for quality, timelines, and client engagement.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance forecasting methodologies, ensuring alignment with business objectives and market dynamics.
• Analyze internal and external data sources to support forecast assumptions and decision making.
• Challenge and validate assumptions through quantitative analysis and business discussions.
• Deliver scenario planning exercises and evaluate potential business impacts under different market conditions.
• Collaborate with commercial, finance, market access, and brand teams to ensure cross-functional alignment.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior client stakeholders.
• Build strong client relationships and serve as a trusted advisor on forecasting-related topics.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of forecasting tools, methodologies, and best practices.

Our Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Approximately 4+ years of experience in commercial forecasting, business analytics, consulting, or a related pharmaceutical industry role.
• Strong experience building, managing, and interpreting commercial forecasts.
• Experience reviewing assumptions, assessing risks, and conducting scenario analyses.
• Demonstrated ability to work closely with commercial and finance stakeholders.
• Experience operating as an embedded consultant or strategic business partner within client organizations.
• Solid understanding of pharmaceutical industry dynamics and key commercial drivers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience working with complex datasets.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at different organizational levels.
• Strong project management and prioritization capabilities.
• Fluent written and spoken English; additional European languages are advantageous.

Preferred Experience

Experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Commercial forecasting
• Brand planning
• Business planning and performance management
• Strategic analytics
• Pharmaceutical commercial operations
• Forecast model development and maintenance
• Scenario planning and business case development
• Life sciences consulting

Considerations

Willingness to travel at short notice. Project deployments can occur anywhere in Europe, with delivery primarily managed nearshore. On-site presence is arranged occasionally, based on specific business or client needs.

Please submit your cv in English.

We 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 and

Whatever your career goals, we are here to ensure you get there!

We invite you to join IQVIA™.

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.

At IQVIA, we believe that diversity, inclusion, and belonging empower our mission to accelerate innovation for a healthier world. We create a culture of belonging by valuing the perspectives of all talented employees worldwide and providing them with the opportunity to power smarter healthcare for everyone, everywhere. When our talented employees bring their authentic selves and their diverse experiences to work, they enable us to accomplish extraordinary things. Multifaceted thought processes spark innovation. Multi-talented collaboration harnesses innovation to deliver superior outcomes. Likewise, as part of this culture, IQVIA is committed to ensuring effective equality between women and men, integrating it as a strategic principle in its corporate and human resources policies.

Where you'll work

Hybrid

You’ll split your time between home and the office, giving you the 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.

Culture

Culture at IQVIA is built on a shared belief: that when people are empowered with better data, smarter technology and deeper expertise, they can change what’s possible for patients. Across every team and every corner of the globe, you’ll find colleagues who genuinely care — about the mission and about each other. That’s what makes this a place where people tend to stay, grow and do the best work of their careers.