Senior Director, Strategic Growth & Partnerships

IQVIA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 362,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA is seeking an experienced business development leader in the United States to establish and manage a BD program aimed at maximizing growth. You will direct activities from identification through contract award and build relationships with senior levels within IQVIA Transnational, Inc.

You will manage staff, drive sales programs, and guide career progression and development. Travel up to 40% is required to expand opportunities and engage with senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business management Req
• 15 years relevant industry experience (CRO/Pharmaceutical), and/or sales experience, including 10 years of management responsibility Req
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience Req
• Proven track record at developing mid-level and high-level contacts
• Strategic business and Industry awareness and the ability to translate emerging Industry trends relevant to the organization
• Solid understanding of commercialization and the principles of drug discovery and development
• Adaptability and flexibility to changing priorities
• Demonstrated ability to work creatively and effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail and ability to work simultaneously on multiple priorities
• Excellent skills using Microsoft Office Suite: MS PowerPoint, MS Word, and MS Excel
• Excellent presentation, communication, and negotiation skills
• Ability to influence others both internally and externally
• Ability to work independently and as a team player
• Experience and ability to progressively coach and mentor employees
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients
• 40% travel is required (based on location)

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage an effective business development program to maximize organizational growth.
• Direct business development activities to achieve sales and new business goals from identification through contract award.
• Establish and maintain relationships with senior levels within customer organization and within IQVIA Transnational, Inc.
• Manage staff in accordance with organization’s policies and applicable legislation.
• Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance and guiding professional development; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing employee relations issues and resolving problems.
• Approve actions on human resources matters, including salary administration.
• Establish and manage an effective sales program to maximize organization growth.
• Provide direction and serve as a resource for sales staff members, including performance management, career progression, and professional development.
• Utilize established industry network to assist junior sales staff in relationship development and to identify potential business opportunities.
• Continuously monitor status of Customer Account Plans and business targets to ensure a pipeline of opportunities is maintained.
• Collaborate with Senior Management and functional managers as needed to identify operations team members for proposal defense meetings.
• Actively participates in proposal preparation meetings and/or proposal defense meetings as needed.
• Represent respective Sales Team to Senior Management on key business updates related to sales activities.
• Research and identify target markets, build relationships, perform in-depth presentations, strategic analysis, and execution of implemented plans for IQVIA service Lines.
• Ensure that the sales team members are sufficiently trained to meet their job objectives.

Skills

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in business management

Tools

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

IQVIA is seeking an experienced business development leader in the United States to establish and manage a BD program aimed at maximizing growth. You will direct activities from identification through contract award and build relationships with senior levels within IQVIA Transnational, Inc.

You will manage staff, drive sales programs, and guide career progression and development. Travel up to 40% is required to expand opportunities and engage with senior management.