Business Development Specialist

IQVIA; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider of clinical research services is seeking a Sales Associate in London. You will research and qualify new leads, conduct outreach, and support client relationships. The ideal candidate has a degree in business or life sciences, alongside 1-2 years of sales experience and excellent communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits as part of a flexible hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Access world-class training and career development

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits

Flexible hybrid setup

Qualifications

• 1-2 years sales experience.
• Knowledge of the pharma/life sciences industry is a plus.

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.
• Contribute to bid defenses, strategy sessions, and proposal development.
• 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.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organization

Time management

Proficiency in MS Office

Proficiency in CRM tools

Problem-solving mindset

Team player

Education

Degree in business, life sciences, or related field

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 https://jobs.iqvia.com