Junior Analyst

As a Junior Analyst - Management Consulting, you will play a central role in the design, execution, and delivery of primary research studies for our pharmaceutical and healthcare clients across Africa (North, East, and West Africa).

You will help clients understand markets, customers, and stakeholders through qualitative and quantitative research, transforming raw insights into clear, actionable recommendations that support strategic decision‑making.

Your Work Will Support

Market assessments & opportunity sizing
New product planning & market entry strategies
Brand performance evaluation
Customer & patient journey insights
HCP (healthcare professional) and payer research
Commercial and portfolio optimization initiatives

Leveraging your analytical mindset and industry understanding, you will ensure high‑quality insights and research deliverables.

Main Responsibilities

Research Design & Execution

Support the design of research methodologies (qualitative and quantitative).
Develop research instruments (screeners, discussion guides, questionnaires).
Coordinate with fieldwork teams across African markets to ensure high‑quality data collection.
Monitor data collection progress and ensure adherence to timelines and research standards.

Data Analysis & Insight Generation

Analyze primary data using qualitative and quantitative techniques.
Identify patterns, themes, and insights from interviews, surveys, and other primary sources.
Translate research findings into meaningful business implications and strategic recommendations.

Deliverables & Reporting

Prepare high-quality reports, presentations, and dashboards (PowerPoint, Excel).
Synthesize insights into clear narratives tailored to client objectives.
Present research findings to internal teams and external stakeholders.

Client & Project Management

Contribute to proposal development, scoping documents, and research plans.
Support the management of smaller research projects or workstreams.
Participate in client meetings, presenting insights and addressing follow-up requests.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (consulting, analytics, fieldwork, etc.).

Technical Skills

Desired Qualifications & Experience

Strong analytical mindset and critical thinking skills.
Ability to draw insights from complex respondent feedback and varied datasets.
Proficiency in qualitative and/or quantitative research methods.
Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel for data handling, PowerPoint for insight storytelling).

Experience

Prior experience in market research, primary research, consulting, or pharmaceutical/healthcare roles is a strong plus.
Exposure to African healthcare/pharma markets is an advantage.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics, Statistics, Business, Market Research, Public Health, Pharmacy, or related fields.

Languages

Fluency in French and English is required.

What We Offer

Clear career progression path: Junior Analyst → Analyst → Senior Analyst → Consultant → Manager → Principal.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunity to work on high-impact regional and international projects with leading pharmaceutical companies.
Exposure to diverse healthcare ecosystems and stakeholders across the African continent.
A supportive learning environment with opportunities for skills development in PMR and advanced analytics.

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
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