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IQVIA (SEA) - Associate Consultant Position

IQVIA life science MBB
Most recent answer on Oct 13, 2023
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Hi there,  I've recently prepped a candidate for IQVIA Life Sciences US, so happy to share my perspective.  How strong is IQVIA's overall brand? Does their Life science specialization on par or even better compared to M ... (read entire answer)
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Question about technology assessment

Consulting interview IQVIA ZS Associates
Most recent answer on Nov 19, 2022
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Hi there, This could be a lot of things, e.g.,  general aptitude tests (e.g. GMAT or SOVA style) psychometric tests like the Pymetrics a domain-relevant technical interview (like the McKinsey TEI) Did they specify in th ... (read entire answer)
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on Nov 19, 2022 on Nov 19, 2022
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Final round interview- Written Consulting Case on Paper?

consulting IQVIA
Most recent answer on Aug 31, 2022
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Hi there, The key areas you will have to cover to prepare for a written case are the following. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ... (read entire answer)
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Life Science consulting in Middle East

Alvarez & Marsal IQVIA life science life sciences Middle East Oliver Wyman Simon-Kucher
Most recent answer on Jun 30, 2021
Anonymous A asked on Jun 28, 2021
Hi all, I would like to understand which firms are strong in Life Science practice in Middle East region, outside MBB & Strategy&. From my research and talking to some people, I found that firms like Alvar ... (read entire question)
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Is IQVIA better or EY-Parthenon/Monitor Deloitte?

EY-Parthenon IQVIA Monitor Deloitte
Most recent answer on Mar 01, 2021
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gave the best answer on Feb 26, 2021
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I don't think anyone can answer this question without a better understanding of what you're trying to optimize for? You're comparing two companies that ar not comparable - it's like asking "What is better, a Tesla Model ... (read entire answer)
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What type of cases can I expect at IQVIA ? Also, how to strucutre pharma cases around Pricing & market acce

IQVIA life sciences
Most recent answer on Jan 21, 2020
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Hello Pankaj, The structure of the cases is pretty much the same and not really dependant on the industry. You have just to keep in mind some particularities of that market. For example, talking about pharma, always t ... (read entire answer)
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