Business Development Specialist

IQVIA; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare intelligence provider is looking for a Business Development Specialist who will engage potential clients and support sales initiatives. Candidates should have a degree in business or life sciences and 1-2 years of relevant sales experience. This role offers a flexible hybrid work environment and competitive compensation, with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Access world-class training

Career development opportunities

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.
• Conduct outreach to engage potential clients.
• Support client relationships and coordinate meetings.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Time management skills

Proficiency in MS Office

CRM tools

Problem-solving mindset

Education

Degree in business, life sciences, or related field

Job description

Business Development Specialist – EU (Hybrid or Home Based)

Location: UK (Hybrid – Home & Office)

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 https://jobs.iqvia.com