Business Developer

IQVIA; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA in Barcelona seeks a results-driven sales professional to secure and retain business with clinical sponsors. You will prospect new opportunities, build relationships with decision-makers, and coordinate with contracts to advance proposals.

Reporting to Sales Management, you will develop strategic account plans, manage a robust pipeline, and present tailored solutions. The role requires strong communication, analytical skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in business, science or related discipline.
• 7 years related experience or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Solid understanding of the principles of drug discovery and development.
• Strong computer skills (MS Office Suite: MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, MS Outlook, and Internet).
• Excellent understanding of business and industry trends and ability to interpret the trends relevant to the business.
• Excellent analytical skills in assessing and interpreting customer business data.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Excellent analytical and research skills.
• Must be self-directed and capable of prioritizing opportunities and performing multiple tasks.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain demanding timelines.
• Ability to work independently and manage time efficiently.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients.

Responsibilities

• Actively prospect and leverage potential new business opportunities within specified potential new and/or existing Customers/Accounts.
• Actively network in the industry to establish relationships and identify potential opportunities.
• Work with Sales Management to identify and prioritize list of target Account opportunities for each prospecting cycle.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive sales plan for each target account and monitor results.
• Maintain a pipeline of opportunities and report activity in CRM.
• Lead the sales process and prepare sales presentations.
• Coordinate with contracts/proposals to develop proposals and drive closing documents.
• Maintain visibility within customer organizations and monitor satisfaction.
• Plan and coordinate all customer sales activities.
• Analyze opportunities and develop sales plans for each target account.
• Report all sales activities in CRM and prepare activity reports for Sales Management.
• Serve as liaison between customer and IQVIA technical/operational groups.

Skills

Client relationship management

Sales prospecting

Negotiation

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/science/related discipline

Tools

MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook)

Job description

Job Overview

Secure and retain business through professional, consultative, proactive sales activities directed at decision-makers and decision influencers at existing and new clinical sponsors.

Essential Functions

• Actively prospect and leverage potential new business opportunities within specified potential new and/or existing Customers/Accounts.
• Actively network in the industry to establish relationships and to identify potential opportunities.
• Work with Sales Management to identify and prioritize list of target Account opportunities for each 'prospecting cycle' (e.g. quarterly/semi-annually).
• Work with Sales Management to establish and execute a comprehensive sales plan for each target account. Ensure appropriate strategy/solution is proposed to customer. Monitor actions and results against plans.
• Under the leadership of Sales Management, continuously monitor status of leads and opportunities to ensure a pipeline of opportunities is maintained.
• Lead the sales process; prepare and lead the sales presentation.
• Coordinate with contracts/proposals to develop proposal. Handle follow-up related to the sale and drive completion of contractual documents.
• Maintain visibility within customer organization. Monitor customer satisfaction by communicating regularly with customer.
• Plan and coordinate all customer sales activities.
• Analyze potential opportunities and develop sales plans for each target account. Ensure appropriate strategy/solution is proposed to customer. Monitor actions and results against plans.
• Report all sales related activities in CRM system.
• Prepare sales activity report for Sales Management as required.
• Serve as a liaison between the customer and technical and operational groups at IQVIA, Inc.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in business, science or related discipline Req
• 7 years related experience Or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Solid understanding of the principles of drug discovery and development
• Strong computer skills (MS Office Suite: MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, MS Outlook, and Internet)
• Excellent understanding of business and Industry Trends and ability to interpret the trends relevant to the business
• Excellent analytical skills in assessing and interpreting customer business data
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Excellent analytical and research skills
• Must be self-directed and capable of prioritizing opportunities and performing multiple tasks
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to maintain demanding timelines
• Ability to work independently and manage time efficiently
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients

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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. IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism. At IQVIA, we believe that diversity, inclusion, and belonging empower our mission to accelerate innovation for a healthier world. We create a culture of belonging by valuing the perspectives of all talented employees worldwide and providing them with the opportunity to power smarter healthcare for everyone, everywhere. When our talented employees bring their authentic selves and their diverse experiences to work, they enable us to accomplish extraordinary things. Multifaceted thought processes spark innovation. Multi-talented collaboration harnesses innovation to deliver superior outcomes. Likewise, as part of this culture, IQVIA is committed to ensuring effective equality between women and men, integrating it as a strategic principle in its corporate and human resources policies. IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create connections that accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments. Everything we do is part of a journey to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. To get there, we seek out diverse talent with curious minds and a relentless commitment to innovation and impact. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of helping customers improve the lives of patients everywhere. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.