Director / Assoc Director of Business Development

Essential Functions
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of all IQVIA services for appropriate cross-sell opportunities.
• Actively network in the industry to establish relationships and to identify potential opportunities.
• Establish and manage an effective business development program to maximize organization growth.
• Continuously monitor status of Customer Account Plans and business targets to ensure a pipeline of opportunities is maintained.
• Provide direction and serve as a resource for Business Development staff members, including performance management, career progression, and professional development.
• Utilize established industry network to assist junior sales staff in relationship development and to identify potential business opportunities.
• Collaborate with Senior Management and functional managers as needed to identify operations team members for proposal defense meetings.
• Actively participates in proposal preparation meetings and/or proposal defense meetings as needed.
• Represent respective Sales Team to Senior Management on key business updates related to sales activities on a periodic basis.
• Research and identify target markets, build relationships, perform in-depth presentations, strategic analysis, and execution of implemented plans for IQVIA service lines.

Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in Business Management or scientific discipline
• 10 years relevant industry experience (CRO/Pharmaceutical)
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Proven track record at mid-level and high-level contacts
• Excellent Business/Industry awareness and analytical skills
• Solid understanding of commercialization and the principles of drug discovery and development
• Ability to identify and develop sales leads
• Ability to influence others both internally and externally
• Adaptability and flexibility to changing priorities
• Demonstrated ability to work creatively in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail and ability to work simultaneously on multiple priorities
• Ability to maintain demanding timelines
• Ability to work independently and as a team player
• Excellent skills using Microsoft Office Suite: MS PowerPoint, MS Word, and MS Excel
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients

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 https://jobs.iqvia.com