IQVIA

Global Key Account Manager, US

IQVIA$129K — $361K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in pharmaceutical, life sciences, healthcare, or related fields.
  • Proven success managing large, complex global accounts.
  • Experience selling complex, multi-service solutions.
  • Capability to balance immediate revenue opportunities with long-term strategy.
  • Familiar with navigating global matrix organizations and managing multiple client relationships.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a global account strategy focused on client growth.
  • Cultivate strong relationships with senior client stakeholders and decision-makers.
  • Identify new engagement opportunities and strategic partnerships within client organizations.
  • Enhance customer satisfaction and secure renewals for sustainable revenue.
  • Lead cross-functional teams to ensure coordinated client engagement.
  • Use best practices and market insights to boost account performance and identify opportunities.
  • Assess business risks and market dynamics relevant to account relationships.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for career growth through diverse experiences.
  • Collaborative culture that values different perspectives.
  • Work on impactful projects to improve patient outcomes and population health.
  • Engagement with a talented global workforce.
Full Job Description
Global Key Account Manager (Sr. Director)

We are seeking a Global Key Account Manager (Senior Director) to lead the strategic relationship with a major global account. In this highly visible commercial leadership role, you will drive revenue growth across IQVIA offerings and service lines, shape global account strategy, and orchestrate cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that address complex client priorities.

You will partner with senior stakeholders, deepen relationships across the client organization, identify new areas of opportunity, and position IQVIA as a strategic partner. Success in this role requires strong executive presence, commercial acumen, and the ability to connect client needs with IQVIA's broad portfolio of data, technology, analytics, clinical, and commercial capabilities.

What You'll Be Doing
  • Develop and execute a global account strategy aligned to IQVIA Health priorities, client objectives, and long-term growth opportunities.
  • Build and sustain trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders, executive sponsors, and decision makers across the account.
  • Expand and deepen engagement across the client organization, including identifying new audiences, influencers, and strategic partnership opportunities.
  • Drive customer satisfaction, secure key renewals, and grow sustainable revenue streams across IQVIA offerings and service lines.
  • Lead global, regional, functional, and business-unit account teams to build a strong opportunity pipeline and deliver coordinated client engagement.
  • Leverage internal best practices, market insights, and cross-functional expertise to identify new business opportunities and improve account performance.
  • Assess business risks and market changes that could impact the account relationship, including competitive dynamics, client strategy, portfolio priorities, and R&D pipeline shifts.
  • Orchestrate internal resources, remove barriers, and align teams around innovative solutions that support renewals, expansion, and strategic growth.
  • Position IQVIA Health as a strategic partner across primary solution areas and emerging capabilities.
  • Contribute input to solution development, thought leadership, and new business partnerships for large pharmaceutical accounts.
  • Introduce and position new IQVIA Health assets, acquisitions, and capabilities with relevant client stakeholders.
  • Personally lead strategic global or multi-country opportunities that are critical to achieving account plan and financial goals.
  • Mentor account leaders and junior colleagues, helping strengthen performance, commercial discipline, and leadership capability.


What We're Looking For

Experience
  • 10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical, life sciences, healthcare, commercial services, or a related industry.
  • Demonstrated success managing large, complex, global strategic accounts.
  • Proven ability to grow revenue by selling complex, multi-service solutions across a broad portfolio of capabilities.
  • Track record of balancing near-term opportunity execution with long-term strategic account development.
  • Experience navigating global matrixed organizations and managing multiple sophisticated client relationships simultaneously.


Skills and Capabilities
  • Executive presence and credibility with C-suite, senior commercial, and strategic decision makers.
  • Strong consultative selling, negotiation, and opportunity management skills across the full sales cycle.
  • Ability to translate client priorities into clear account plans, measurable actions, and disciplined execution.
  • Strong financial acumen, including forecasting, pipeline management, revenue planning, and account performance reporting.
  • Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and stakeholder communication skills.
  • Collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence across functions, geographies, and business units.
  • High degree of ownership, accountability, resilience, and self-motivation.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.


What We Offer

At IQVIA, you will work alongside talented colleagues across a global organization to help customers solve complex healthcare challenges. You will have opportunities to grow your career through exposure to diverse geographies, client priorities, technologies, service lines, and therapeutic areas-while contributing to work that supports better patient outcomes and population health worldwide.

IQVIA fosters a culture of belonging where colleagues are encouraged to bring their perspectives, collaborate across teams, and do meaningful work that helps advance healthcare.

If you are a strategic account leader who thrives in complex global client environments and wants to help move healthcare forward, we encourage you to apply.

Please note: To be eligible for this remote position, you must reside in the country where the role is posted.

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $129,800.00 - $361,800.00. 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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