Key Account Manager - pharmaceutical and life sciences industry

IQVIA Solutions Saudi Arabia Ltd (SA01); Riyadh; Hybrid; SAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA in Saudi Arabia seeks a commercially driven Key Account Manager to grow strategic pharmaceutical accounts and identify new business opportunities. You will partner with analytics, consulting, technology and delivery teams to deliver tailored solutions and deepen long-term client partnerships.

The ideal candidate combines a strong commercial mindset with relationship-building and effective communication, across English and Arabic contexts, to drive revenue and market presence.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of relevant experience in key account management or related client-facing roles within pharma/life sciences.
• Experience with pharmaceutical or life sciences clients is strongly preferred.
• Understanding of Saudi Arabian pharmaceutical and healthcare market is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop relationships across an assigned portfolio of pharmaceutical and life sciences accounts.
• Develop strategic account plans aligned with client priorities and growth objectives.
• Collaborate with analytics, consulting, technology and delivery teams to tailor solutions.
• Provide regular forecasts and updates on opportunity pipelines and account growth.

Skills

Commercial mindset

Relationship building

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

English fluency

Arabic advantage

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Pharmacy, Life Sciences

MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification is an advantage

Job description

IQVIA is seeking a commercially driven Key Account Manager to join our Life Sciences team in Saudi Arabia. Reporting to the Commercial Manager, this role will support the growth and development of key pharmaceutical accounts while identifying and developing new business opportunities across the Saudi market. The Key Account Manager will work closely with clients and IQVIA’s analytics, consulting, technology and delivery teams to understand client priorities, develop tailored solutions and strengthen long-term strategic partnerships. The ideal candidate combines strong commercial potential, relationship-building capabilities, and an understanding of the pharmaceutical and life sciences industry, with the ambition to progressively take broader ownership of strategic accounts.

Key Responsibilities

• Account Management & Business Growth Manage and develop relationships across an assigned portfolio of pharmaceutical and life sciences accounts. Support the development and execution of strategic account plans aligned with client priorities and IQVIA growth objectives. Identify, develop and convert new business opportunities within existing and prospective accounts. Drive growth through expansion of existing client relationships and development of new opportunities. Build and maintain a healthy sales pipeline aligned with agreed revenue and growth targets. Develop a strong understanding of clients’ strategic priorities, business challenges and evolving needs.

• Client & Market Engagement Build trusted relationships with key client stakeholders and progressively expand engagement with senior decision-makers. Develop a strong understanding of the Saudi pharmaceutical and life sciences market, including key market dynamics, healthcare priorities and industry trends. Proactively engage clients to understand their challenges and identify areas where IQVIA can provide value. Position IQVIA as a strategic partner by connecting client needs with relevant capabilities and solutions. Monitor market and client developments to identify emerging commercial opportunities.

• Solution Selling & Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner closely with IQVIA’s analytics, consulting, technology and delivery teams to develop tailored, value-driven client solutions and proposals. Coordinate proposal development, pricing and internal commercial approvals. Present IQVIA capabilities, proposals and solutions to clients, with support from senior commercial leadership where required. Participate in commercial discussions and contract negotiations, progressively taking greater ownership as experience develops. Coordinate effectively across internal teams throughout the opportunity lifecycle. Support seamless handover from commercial teams to delivery and remain engaged to ensure client satisfaction and identify follow-on opportunities.

• Commercial Performance & Reporting Work against agreed revenue, pipeline and account-growth objectives. Maintain accurate and up-to-date opportunity, pipeline and account information. Provide regular forecasts, account updates and business-development progress to the Business Unit Director. Develop strong commercial discipline around pricing, profitability, forecasting and opportunity prioritization. Ensure adherence to IQVIA governance, compliance and commercial standards.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Pharmacy, Life Sciences, or a related discipline. MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification is an advantage.

• Experience 2–5 years of relevant professional experience in key account management, sales, business development, commercial roles, consulting, analytics or other client-facing roles within the pharmaceutical/life sciences industry. Previous experience working with pharmaceutical or life sciences clients is strongly preferred. Experience may come from: Pharmaceutical or life sciences companies; or Consulting, analytics, technology, data, insights or professional‑services organizations supporting pharmaceutical/life sciences clients. Exposure to the Saudi Arabian pharmaceutical and healthcare market is highly desirable. Demonstrated ability to build client relationships and contribute to the development and conversion of commercial opportunities.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong commercial mindset with the ambition to develop into full account ownership.
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder‑management capabilities.
• Strong communication, presentation, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Ability to understand complex client needs and translate them into relevant business solutions.
• Analytical mindset with strong commercial curiosity.
• Structured approach to pipeline, opportunity and account management.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary and cross‑functional teams.
• Proactive, hands‑on and accountable working style.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, performance‑driven environment.
• Fluency in English required; Arabic is a strong advantage.

Work Model Hybrid

Hybrid

Why Join IQVIA

Build hands‑on experience managing and growing strategic pharmaceutical accounts. Gain direct exposure to senior clients and IQVIA leadership. Work at the intersection of data, technology, analytics, consulting and commercial strategy. Develop commercial capabilities across account management, solution selling, pricing, forecasting and negotiation. Contribute directly to IQVIA’s growth and strategic client partnerships in Saudi Arabia. Clear opportunity to develop toward broader Key Account Management and commercial leadership responsibilities.

About IQVIA

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.