Business partner responsible for leading a sales team toward developing and expanding new business opportunities within their customer accounts.
Essential Functions
Manage staff in accordance with organization\xe2\x80\x99s 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.
Maintain in-depth knowledge of all IQVIA services for appropriate cross-sell opportunities.
Actively network in the industry to establish relationships and to identify potential opportunities.
Establish and manage an effective business development program to maximize organization growth.
Continuously monitor status of Customer Account Plans and business targets to ensure a pipeline of opportunities is maintained.
Provide direction and serve as a resource for Business Development 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.
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 on a periodic basis.
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.
Qualifications
Bachelor\'s Degree in Business Management or scientific discipline
12 years relevant industry experience (CRO/Pharmaceutical), including 3 years of management responsibility Or
Equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Proven track record at mid-level and high-level contacts
Excellent Business/Industry awareness and analytical skills
Solid understanding of commercialization and the principles of drug discovery and development
Ability to identify and develop sales leads
Ability to influence others both internally and externally
Adaptability and flexibility to changing priorities
Demonstrated ability to work creatively in a fast-paced environment
Attention to detail and ability to work simultaneously on multiple priorities
Ability to maintain demanding timelines
Ability to work independently and as a team player
Excellent skills using Microsoft Office Suite: MS PowerPoint, MS Word, and MS Excel
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients
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