IQVIA

Associate Director, Sales

IQVIA$89K — $250K *
Healthcare
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 10+ years of successful sales or business development experience
  • Minimum 3 years in sales leadership or people management
  • Relevant experience with hospital or health system industry
  • Strong understanding of healthcare marketing dynamics

Responsibilities

  • Own and achieve revenue targets through a consultative sales approach
  • Serve as a subject-matter expert on healthcare digital marketing solutions
  • Lead complex sales pursuits from discovery to deal closure
  • Collaborate with commercial teams to identify cross-sell opportunities
  • Develop relationships with key stakeholders in healthcare organizations
  • Prospect and engage clients through networking and business activities
  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of sales professionals

Benefits

  • Opportunity for hybrid work arrangement
  • Potential for professional development and growth
  • Involvement in a dynamic and evolving industry
  • Access to a supportive sales culture and strong team collaboration
  • Travel opportunities within Northeast region
Full Job Description

The Associate Director, Sales is responsible for driving new and expansion revenue for IQVIA’s digital marketing services and solutions, including SEO, AI Search, Paid Media, and Marketing Automation, with hospital and health system clients.

This role serves as both a sales manager and individual contributor, responsible for achieving assigned revenue objectives while coaching and developing a team of sales professionals.

The ideal candidate brings a consultative approach to business development, a deep understanding of healthcare marketing challenges, and the ability to position digital agency services as strategic investments to buying committees.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Own and achieve revenue targets for assigned digital marketing services through a consultative sales approach focused on solving client business challenges.
  • Serve as a subject-matter expert on healthcare digital marketing solutions, including paid media, AI search, SEO, content marketing, analytics, marketing automation, and emerging AI-enabled marketing capabilities.
  • Lead complex sales pursuits, including discovery sessions, solution development, value articulation, proposal presentations, contract negotiations, and deal closure.
  • Collaborate closely with broader IQVIA Provider commercial teams to identify cross-sell and co-sell opportunities that expand client relationships and create value across the Provider portfolio.
  • Develop and cultivate relationships with hospital and health system decision-makers, including marketing, communications, digital, strategy, physician outreach, and executive leadership stakeholders.
  • Actively prospect and build relationships through industry networking, conferences, client engagement, and other business development activities.
  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of sales professionals, providing guidance in prospecting strategy, account planning, pipeline management, discovery, proposal development, and closing activities.
  • Foster a high-performance sales culture through consistent coaching, accountability, performance measurement, and professional development.
  • Monitor pipeline health, forecast accuracy, sales activity, and performance metrics to ensure achievement of individual and team objectives.
  • Coordinate internal resources to support opportunity qualification, solution design, proposal development, pricing, contracting, and implementation readiness.
  • Serve as a liaison between clients and IQVIA operational, product, and service delivery teams to ensure successful transitions from sale to implementation.

Requirements and Qualifications:

  • To be eligible for this position, you must reside in the same country where the job is located.
  • Bachelor's Degree Required.
  • US Hybrid with Northeast territory responsibility and ability to travel approximately 25%.
  • 10+ years of successful sales, account management, or business development experience, with a minimum of 3 years in sales leadership or people management responsibilities.
  • Relevant sales or account management experience with hospital or health system industry and/or agency/professional services experience
  • Strong understanding of hospital and health system market dynamics, including marketing, service line growth, and referral development.
  • Must have successful experience identifying and closing new business opportunities while developing positive relationships at all levels of client management and within IQVIA sales, consulting, and marketing teams.
  • Must be results-oriented, customer-focused, consultative, resourceful, collaborative, organized, and an effective negotiator.

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $89,900.00 - $250,400.00. 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.

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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.

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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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