By far the worst life sciences / strategy consulting firm - Associate Consultant IQVIA Employee Review

1.0
16 Feb 2022
Recommend
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Pros

This review is for the Strategy Consulting (Formerly IMS) arm of the company. No pros to note.

Cons

Low salary Extremely skewed / non objective promotions (to caveat, I experienced a promotion) Extremely poor management Emphasis on individual contribution not managing A/AC/Cs well Extremely low attrition rate Principals are completely out of touch with the length it takes it completely PMR / entire projects The worst work / life balance of any life sciences / strategy / health care consulting firm

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5.0
20 Jun 2026
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Pros

Resources and access to good studies to be successful in research, immediate PTO benefits, 401k match.

Cons

Growth opportunities/compensation - besides the annual merit raises of <3 percent I haven’t gotten a raise in 5 years.

3.0
23 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

The layoffs were handled quietly and unexpectedly, even though there were some early signs. They didn’t share who else was affected, but it was clearly more than just me.

Cons

They’re doing layoffs in phases, and my position was part of the most recent round.

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