IQVIA

Account Manager, Inside Sales

IQVIA$52K — $131K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, life sciences, healthcare, marketing, communications, or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 3+ years in inside sales, business development, or customer engagement within life sciences required
  • Experience in healthcare, pharmaceutical, biotech, or data/analytics preferred
  • Proven ability to prospect and qualify leads effectively
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills tailored to customer needs
  • Ability to synthesize account and market information into outreach strategies
  • Detail-oriented with proficiency in CRM and Microsoft Office applications

Responsibilities

  • Identify and qualify new sales opportunities within Emerging Biopharma and Pre-Commercial accounts
  • Conduct proactive outreach through various communications channels
  • Engage prospects to understand their business priorities and requirements
  • Monitor market signals to inform sales strategies and outreach
  • Collaborate with internal teams for account planning and lead conversion
  • Ensure timely follow-up on qualified leads for a consistent customer experience
  • Document CRM activities and maintain accurate sales information

Benefits

  • Remote work opportunity
  • Supportive team environment
  • Access to training and development resources
  • Work with a respected leader in the life sciences industry
  • Opportunities for career advancement within a global organization
Full Job Description
Internal Job Description
Account Manager, Inside Sales

Job Overview
IQVIA is seeking an Inside Sales Account Manager to support growth across our Emerging Biopharma and Pre-Commercial portfolios. This role identifies, engages, and qualifies prospective clients across small, emerging, and clinical-stage biopharma companies as they advance assets through development, launch preparation, and commercialization planning.

The Business Development Representative will partner with Business Development, Account Management, Marketing, and solution teams to generate qualified opportunities, support pipeline development, and connect clients with IQVIA’s data, analytics, consulting, real-world evidence, market access, medical affairs, launch, and commercialization capabilities.

Essential Functions
• Identify, research, and qualify new sales opportunities within assigned Emerging Biopharma and Pre-Commercial target accounts.
• Conduct proactive outbound outreach through phone, email, digital sales tools, and CRM-supported campaigns.
• Engage prospects in discovery conversations to understand business priorities, buying needs, timelines, and fit for IQVIA solutions.
• Monitor account, pipeline, funding, clinical, and market signals to inform targeted outreach and sales prioritization.
• Partner with Business Development, Account Management, Marketing, and Go-To-Market teams to support account planning and lead conversion.
• Coordinate qualified leads and next steps with field sales and portfolio leads to ensure timely follow-up and a consistent customer experience.
• Maintain accurate CRM documentation of activities, contacts, account intelligence, opportunity status, and follow-up actions.
• Track outreach activity, lead conversion, and pipeline contribution; provide regular updates to sales leadership and internal stakeholders.
• Support preparation of call plans, account briefs, client materials, and internal opportunity summaries.
• Build effective relationships across sales, marketing, solution specialists, consulting, analytics, and delivery teams.
• Maintain knowledge of IQVIA offerings, Emerging Biopharma market dynamics, Pre-Commercial priorities, and relevant life sciences trends.

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in business, life sciences, healthcare, marketing, communications, or related field preferred; equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.
• 3+ years of relevant inside sales, business development, lead generation, account development, customer engagement, or life sciences commercial experience required.
• Experience in healthcare, pharmaceutical, biotech, life sciences services, data/analytics, consulting, or commercialization solutions strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to prospect, qualify leads, conduct discovery, and manage follow-up activity in a disciplined manner.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging to customer needs.
• Ability to synthesize account research, market signals, and customer information into clear outreach strategies.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, matrixed environment with multiple stakeholders and priorities.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, CRM discipline, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital sales engagement tools.
• Positive, proactive, collaborative, and customer-focused approach with a commitment to achieving lead generation and pipeline contribution goals.

Please Note: You must reside within the country where this role is posted in order to be eligible for this remote position.

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $52,500.00 - $131,300.00. 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.

About IQVIA

Innovex offers superior and creative advice to corporations. In addition, they raised venture capital for our own affiliate companies, in addition to having assisted clients in fund-raising efforts, new venture outreaches, and financing. Their engineers and technical staff offer varied backgrounds in manufacturing, high tech, product design, quality control, safety, biomechanics, and robotics.

IQVIA Careers

Join the vibrant team at IQVIA, a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions, and clinical research services to the healthcare industry. IQVIA is recognized for its commitment to innovation, leadership in healthcare, and a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion.

Work You’ll Do

At IQVIA, we offer job opportunities that empower you to leverage your skills and drive healthcare forward. Become part of a team that thrives on innovation and the pursuit of operational excellence, helping to improve patient outcomes across the globe.

Transform Your Career

IQVIA is the place where you can transform the world of healthcare while advancing your career. With a variety of positions available, from research and development to business analytics, IQVIA is at the forefront of the industry. Our leadership is committed to fostering a culture of growth and professional development, making IQVIA a prime environment for both seasoned professionals and those seeking an internship to kickstart their career.

Innovative Work Environment

Join over 50,000 dedicated professionals in a dynamic environment where technology meets healthcare. At IQVIA, innovation isn’t just a buzzword; it's the backbone of how we solve complex challenges. With cutting-edge resources and a collaborative global team, your work at IQVIA directly contributes to advancements in life sciences.

Career Development and Benefits

IQVIA believes in nurturing its team members not just as employees but as individuals seeking to grow their careers. We support this with unmatched benefits, diversity training, and opportunities for leadership development. Our commitment to your career growth is matched by our dedication to providing a supportive and inclusive workplace.

Explore Job Opportunities

Whether you’re looking for a full-time position, part-time work, or a graduate internship, IQVIA offers a range of employment options to match your career ambitions. Our hiring process is designed to be transparent and engaging, helping you to understand where your skills can best be utilized within the company.

Networking and Professional Development

At IQVIA, networking and professional development are part of our DNA. Engage with industry leaders, participate in global conferences, and take advantage of our in-house training programs designed to enhance your skills and advance your career.

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Learn more about IQVIA
Size
82,000 employees
Market Cap
$37.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$279 million
Founded
2016
5 Year Trend
+15.3%
Revenue
$11.3 billion
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