Business Development Specialist

IQVIA; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider of clinical research services seeks a sales professional in Belfast. You'll engage potential clients, support relationships, and contribute to strategy. Ideal candidates have a degree and sales experience. This role offers competitive salary and benefits in a flexible hybrid work environment.

Benefits

World-class training

Career development

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• 1-2 years sales experience.
• Knowledge of the pharma/life sciences industry is a plus.
• Team player with a proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Research and qualify new leads using internal tools and external sources.
• Conduct proactive outreach to engage potential clients.
• Support early-stage client relationships and coordinate meetings.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Time management

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in business, life sciences, or related field

Tools

MS Office

CRM tools

Job description

What You’ll Do

• Research and qualify new leads using internal tools and external sources.
• Conduct proactive outreach (email, phone, LinkedIn) to engage potential clients.
• Support early-stage client relationships and coordinate meetings with field sales and subject matter experts.
• Contribute to bid defenses, strategy sessions, and proposal development as required.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and generate reports to support sales planning.
• Create tailored sales content and gather experience data for pitches.
• Stay current on IQVIA’s solutions and industry trends.

What We’re Ideally Looking For:

• Degree in business, life sciences, or related field.
• 1-2 years sales experience
• Knowledge of the pharma/life sciences industry is a plus.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and CRM tools.
• Team player with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.

Why IQVIA?

• Work with a collaborative, UK-based team in a flexible hybrid setup.
• Access world-class training and career development.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

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 iqvia.com.