Pharmaceutical Sales Associate - Orange County, CA

IQVIA; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA, a global healthcare leader, is seeking a Pharmaceutical Sales Associate in California (Anaheim/Irvine). You will join a team partnering with AbbVie to execute territory plans, build customer relationships, and deliver exceptional service while hitting sales objectives.

Ideal candidates include those with early outside sales experience or leadership roles in athletics or student government. Requires a Bachelor's degree and willingness to travel within the territory; base pay ranges from

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel within an assigned territory.
• Minimum of one year of business-to-business (B2B) sales experience preferred.
• Competitive athletics and leadership roles in college activities.

Responsibilities

• Drive Territory Performance
• Build Strong Customer Relationships
• Manage Territory Operations
• Maintain Industry and Product Expertise
• Ensure Compliance Excellence

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university

Job description

Anaheim, CA

Irvine, CA

Full time

Join a global healthcare leader where innovation, purpose, and professional growth come together. At IQVIA, you'll gain exposure to leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology organizations, diverse therapeutic areas, cutting-edge technologies, and meaningful work that helps improve patient outcomes while building a rewarding career

Are you a competitive, relationship-driven professional looking to build a successful career in pharmaceutical sales? We are seeking a motivated Pharmaceutical Sales Associate who thrives on connecting with customers, driving results, and making a meaningful impact on patient care.

In partnership with our customer, AbbVie, you will be responsible for executing territory business plans, building strong customer relationships, and delivering exceptional service while achieving sales objectives. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with early outside sales experience, military leadership experience, athletic backgrounds, or demonstrated success through internships and leadership activities.

Key Responsibilities of the role to include:

• Drive Territory Performance

• Build Strong Customer Relationships

• Manage Territory Operations

• Maintain Industry and Product Expertise

• Ensure Compliance Excellence

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university required.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Valid driver's license and ability to travel within an assigned territory.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of one year of business-to-business (B2B) sales experience preferred.

Academic experience:

• Competitive athletics

• Leadership roles in collegiate organizations, student government, or extracurricular activities

• Experience presenting to groups and influencing decision-makers

• Proven record of achieving challenging goals

What Makes a Successful Candidate

Core Competencies

• Strong desire to build relationships and support customer success.

• Competitive drive with a results-oriented mindset.

• Excellent verbal, virtual, and written communication skills.

• Exceptional active listening and consultative selling abilities.

• Critical thinking and sound decision-making skills.

• Strong organizational, planning, and prioritization capabilities.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.

• Team-oriented mindset with proven collaboration skills.

• High level of professionalism, accountability, and integrity.

• Adaptability and comfort learning new systems and technologies.

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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 proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe

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.

The potential base pay range for this role is 55-65,000k annually. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other 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 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.

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