IMS' "focus on pharma/biotech clients and issues" makes the firm a real draw for consultants looking for a medical niche. Like-mindedness also means that "most people feel that their colleagues are also their friends," says one source--a feeling fostered by the firm's "atmosphere of great collaboration," says another. One New York City insider adds that IMS "does a good job screening for personality to make sure everyone meshes properly." Looking for a good fit in new employees is especially important, "given our small size (approximately 50 consultants in the New Yo......

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• "Lots of global work, including the opportunity to travel to unusual markets"
  
• "I do not have someone checking up on me to be in exactly at 9"
  
• Quick career progression
  
• "People are interested in teaching you, not just in making you do the grunt work"
   
  

• "Growing so fast we are running out of space to seat everyone"
  
• "Corporate culture is a little conservative and dreary"
  
• "There seems to be a bit of politics in terms of project placement, hiring and bonuses"
  
• Sometimes feels too small