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Consultant – Qualitative Market Research & Competitive Intelligence (Switzerland)/ Part-Time

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Key Responsibilities

As a Consultant, you will manage multiple client projects simultaneously, collaborate with colleagues across a range of team structures, and serve as a key point of contact for clients.

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OtherManager, Competitive Intelligence

Responsibilities

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As a Consultant, you will manage multiple client projects simultaneously, collaborate with colleagues across a range of team structures, and serve as a key point of contact for clients.

Lead qualitative market research and competitive intelligence projects end to end for pharmaceutical clients across the DACH region
Translate client business questions into appropriate research approaches and structured project plans
Conduct primary research, including interviews with physicians and other healthcare professionals in German and, where appropriate, French
Complement primary research with targeted secondary research and desk analysis where required
Analyze and synthesize market, competitor, and stakeholder evidence to identify relevant insights, opportunities, and risks
Translate complex findings into clear, actionable commercial recommendations and compelling client storylines
Prepare high-quality reports and presentations and deliver results to client stakeholders
Own project timelines, deliverables, and day-to-day client interactions across the full project lifecycle
Manage several projects in parallel while collaborating effectively with colleagues across teams and disciplines
Contribute to the continuous development of research approaches, client solutions, and team capabilities

Requirements

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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, ideally in life sciences or a related field
2–5 years of relevant professional experience in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, healthcare consulting, market research, competitive intelligence, or a related field
Business-fluent German and English are required; conversational French is considered an asset
Knowledge and understanding of the Swiss pharmaceutical market
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize complex evidence into business-relevant insights
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with a confident and client-oriented approach
Effective project and time management skills, including the ability to prioritize and deliver high-quality work across parallel engagements
Structured and independent way of working, combined with a collaborative mindset and willingness to contribute across the organization

The role reports to the Team Lead Qualitative Insights within the Primary Market Research Team of the Swiss Analytics & Advisory Services Team.

What We Offer

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This role offers the opportunity to take genuine ownership of client projects, build trusted relationships with pharmaceutical stakeholders, and deepen your expertise across complex specialty markets. You will work at the forefront of healthcare innovation, supporting high-priority decisions around new and evolving therapies in areas shaped by scientific progress, significant investment, and active competition. With exposure to both qualitative market research and competitive intelligence, you will develop a broad perspective while contributing directly to decisions that can shape successful launches and market strategies.

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.