Business Development Specialist

IQVIA; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global clinical research organization is seeking a Business Development Specialist. This role involves researching new leads, conducting outreach, and supporting client relationships, all within a hybrid working environment. Candidates should possess a degree in business or life sciences and have strong communication and organizational skills. Join a collaborative team to help improve patient outcomes.

Benefits

World-class training and career development

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

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

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

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Problem-solving mindset

Education

Degree in business, life sciences, or related field

Tools

MS Office

CRM tools

Job description

Overview

Business Development Specialist – EU (Hybrid or Home Based)

Location: UK (Hybrid – Home & Office)

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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