Principal Consultant, Product Development and Commercialization

Job Category: Business/Strategic Management Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager) A career at Quintiles Transnational Corp. puts you at the corporate center of the leading worldwide pharmaceutical services organization.  Quintiles provides a broad range of professional services in drug development, financial partnering and commercialization for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and healthcare industries.  With well over $2B in revenue, offices in over 50 countries and 19,000 employees globally, Quintiles possesses an unparalleled ability to carry products from development through registration to market success.  If you want to work for a global, fast-paced organization dedicated to improving the development and marketing of medicines, Quintiles is the place for you.  Apply now for our Principal Consultant for the Pharmaceutical Product Development and Commercialization practice. Quintiles Global Consulting has targeted expertise and a proven track record in delivering global strategies and services for leading pharmaceutical, medical device, and biotech clients across the product lifecycle.  As a key strategic initiative for Quintiles, we are seeking to expand our consulting practice in 3 key areas:  Regulatory Compliance and Quality, Strategic Drug Development and Commercialization, and Market Access.  We are offering a unique opportunity for qualified consultants to join a globally successful company while making an impact on the future strategy and growth of the organization.  The Principal Management Consultant will be responsible for the following: Manage client engagements Design project research, analysis, and reporting techniques Oversee development of project research materials including protocols, analysis plans, surveys, discussion guides, and other data collection instruments Supervise analysis and interpretation of data Oversee production of project deliverables including research plans, status reports, interim reports, technical reports, presentations, abstracts, manuscripts, and product dossiers Contribute to proposal writing Sample engagements could include the following: Portfolio strategies Product positioning and development Therapeutic and technical support Scenario planning License and partnering strategies Due diligenceIn addition to the following requirements, we are seeking the profile of a candidate that has had strong academic success, the proven ability to blend qualitative and quantitative skills with a mix of entrepreneurialism, hold themselves to the highest standard of professionalism, and is motivated to be successful in the consulting industry. Masters in business administration, operations research, or the life sciences preferred Minimum of 3 years in management consulting, preferably with exposure to healthcare or pharmaceutical industries Superior analytical and communication skills (sample will be required)