Pharmacy Business Manager

IQVIA LLC; Reading; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Annual leave

Wellbeing support

Job summary

IQVIA in Reading, United Kingdom is seeking a proactive field sales professional to build strong relationships with pharmacy teams, educate on products, and drive territory growth. You will plan efficient visits, hit KPIs, and spot opportunities across the territory.

You will record activity in CRM, follow Pharmacovigilance standards, and support in-store execution with displays and planograms. Ongoing training and a supportive team culture are offered.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisation, time management and a proactive, goal-focused mindset.
• Ability to present ideas simply and clearly (PowerPoint) and readiness to learn CRM tools.
• Curiosity about the UK pharmacy/OTC sector and a desire to make a positive impact.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with pharmacy teams and provide clear, confident product education.
• Plan and run efficient territory visits to achieve KPIs (call rate, selling calls, orders).
• Spot local opportunities and develop new business across your territory.
• Record activity accurately in our CRM and complete day-to-day admin.
• Work to all relevant compliance standards, including Pharmacovigilance procedures.
• Support in-store execution: merchandise and maintain displays, execute planograms, point of sale collateral, dress fixtures/shelves, and coordinate basic supply chain tasks, following all health & safety guidance.
• Attend bi monthly sales teams meetings 6 times per year with overnight stay required.

Skills

Excellent communication

Relationship-building

Organisational skills

Time management

Goal-focused

PowerPoint

CRM tools

UK pharmacy/OTC sector knowledge

Tools

CRM tools

PowerPoint

Job description

What you’ll do

• Build strong relationships with pharmacy teams and provide clear, confident product education
• Plan and run efficient territory visits to achieve KPIs (call rate, selling calls, orders)
• Spot local opportunities and develop new business across your territory
• Record activity accurately in our CRM and complete day-to-day admin
• Work to all relevant compliance standards, including Pharmacovigilance procedures
• Support in‑store execution: merchandise and maintain displays, execute planograms, point of sale collateral, dress fixtures/shelves, and coordinate basic supply chain tasks, following all health & safety guidance
• Attend bi monthly sales teams meetings 6 times per year with overnight stay required, where you will meet your team colleagues and clients

What you’ll bring

• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills
• Strong organisation, time management and a proactive, goal‑focused mindset
• Ability to present ideas simply and clearly (PowerPoint) and readiness to learn CRM tools
• Curiosity about the UK pharmacy/OTC sector and a desire to make a positive impact

Experience

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, especially those building early career experience in commercial healthcare. Sales, Retail, Pharmacy, or Over‑the‑Counter (OTC) experience is ideal, but not essential as structured training and ongoing support are provided.

What we offer

• Structured training and ongoing coaching
• A collaborative, inclusive culture where your ideas and energy are valued
• Clear objectives, support from experienced managers, and the tools to succeed
• Base salary and bonus scheme
• Company Car
• Annual paid holiday
• Private healthcare (BUPA)
• Flexible benefits including Competitive pension scheme, Life Assurance, Group Income Protection, Personal Accident Insurance and more!
• Online wellbeing supports available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
• Other benefits at corporate rates such as: gym memberships, access to 100s of restaurant/store discounts

Inclusion & accessibility We’re an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from everyone and will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the hiring process.

You must have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this opportunity.

Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.

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 IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism. IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create connections that accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments. Everything we do is part of a journey to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. To get there, we seek out diverse talent with curious minds and a relentless commitment to innovation and impact. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of helping customers improve the lives of patients everywhere. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.