Business Development Specialist

QUK IQVIA Ltd.; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clinical research firm in the UK is seeking a Business Development Specialist to drive client engagement and support sales planning in a hybrid work environment. The ideal candidate will have a degree in business or life sciences and 1-2 years of sales experience. Excellent communication and organization skills are essential. This role offers competitive compensation and access to top-tier training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Access to training and career development

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.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organization skills

Time management

Proficient in MS Office

CRM tools

Team player

Proactive problem-solving

Education

Degree in business, life sciences, or related field

Job description

Overview

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.